discoveree - Girl Scouts of Northern California
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discoveree - Girl Scouts of Northern California
DISCOVEREE January 30, 2016 Training Event for Adults and Girl Scouts in Grades 10-12 DISCOVEREE 2016 Discoveree [dĭ-skŭvꞋ ər ē] noun ● adjective 1. n. Girl Scouts of Northern California’s Totally Awesome Training Event for all Girl Scout Adult Volunteers and Girl Scouts in Grades 10-12. (ex. I’m going to attend Discoveree on January 30th so I can bring back some fresh ideas to share with my troop.) 2. adj. The moment of enlightenment attained while attending a Discoveree workshop. (ex. Wow, I just had a Discoveree moment - I’m going to teach this skill to my troop!) When: January 30, 2016 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Where: Cesar Chavez Middle School 2801 Hop Ranch Road, Union City, CA 94587 Register: Online at: www.GSNorCal.org/en/events/learning-events.html or call: (800) 447-4475 x 2091 No children or babies please. Cost: $30.00 Early Bird (ends Jan. 10, 2016) $35.00 (after Jan. 10, 2016) $7.50 per Workshop (with starson page 7) for Girls 9th-11th Grade Attending “Go for the Gold” $8.00 Deli Lunch (optional) Extras such as patches, snacks, etc. will be available. Questions: Contact our Registration Department at: Registration@GirlScoutsNorCal.org How to Register…. Right away— workshops fill on a firstcome, first served basis Pick your workshops: Read through the brochure to find the incredibly fun and informative workshops that appeal to you. Page 7 has the “at a glance” schedule of workshops. Some workshops span 2, 3, or 4 sessions. Pages 8-17 have detailed workshop descriptions. The workshops are organized by session and category. If a workshop is offered more than once, it will be listed in each session it is offered. Workshops are listed alphabetically within each category. Required or enhancement leadership workshops offered regularly throughout the council are outlined in blue. Right away— don’t delay to ensure that you get your first choices and get the early bird price of $30 Register for workshops: Registration Fee $30 Through January 10 / $35 After January 10 Go to www.GSNorCal.org/en/events/learning-events.html. Note: workshops that are already full will not appear in the registration offerings. After you register Please remember to PRINT your receipt—it is your confirmation. List items you should bring for your workshops: Lunch @ $8.00: Each lunch includes chips and a cookie. Beverages are not included, but will be available at a Girl Scout Troop Concession Stand. Santa Fe Chicken Salad : Chicken, black bean and corn salsa, tomatoes, avocado, cheddar cheese, crunchy chile-lime tortilla strips, romaine and spring mix greens with Spicy Roasted Pepitas dressing. Hummus Wrap: Creamy spread of Tahini and garbanzo beans, lettuce and tomatoes (vegan) Roast Beef Sandwich: Roast Beef with Provolone cheese, lettuce & tomato (mayo & mustard packets on the side) on a freshly baked French Roll Turkey Sandwich: Breast of Turkey with Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce and tomato (mayo and mustard packets on the side) on a freshly baked French Roll 1. 2. 3. 4. January 23, 2016 Get ready Be “green”— carpool if possible! Confirm logistics with your carpool buddies. What to bring: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes; bring money for DISCOVEREE patches, merchandise in the Girl Scout Shop, or snacks and sodas sold by Girl Scout troops; bring any items needed for your particular workshops. January 30, 2016 Go to Cesar Chavez Middle School, 2801 Hop Ranch Road, Union City, CA 94587 Signs will lead you to Participant Parking. No children or babies at this adult event, please! DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 3 DISCOVEREE 2016 Map of Cesar Chavez Middle School 2801 Hop Ranch Road, Union City CA 94587 2. Opening Ceremony (8:30 am - 9:00 am ) Gym 3. Registration after 10:00 am On-campus parking is extremely limited. Please carpool if you can, and plan on arriving no later than 7:30 am in order to make it to the 8:30 am opening ceremony! When you arrive, if you encounter a long line getting into the parking lot, please consider parking on the street instead. There is ample parking around the neighborhood. Participant Parking 2 1 3 Hop Ranch Road DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 4 Workshop Leader Only Parking 1. Check In / Registration (7:30 am - 10:00 am ) Multi-Purpose Room To Participant Parking DISCOVEREE 2016 Schedule January 30, 2016 Time Activity 7:30 am CHECK IN / REGISTRATION 8:30 am OPENING CEREMONY IMPORTANT! You must check in at the Multi-Purpose Room for your room assignments! On-campus parking is very limited. Please carpool if you can, and plan on arriving no later than 7:30 am in order to register and make it to the 8:30 am opening ceremony! Street parking is also available. When you arrive, follow the signs to the Multi-Purpose Room to check in. The Shop will be open from 7:30 am until 1:30 pm. Held in the gym. Be prepared to have a really fun time! 9:00 am - 10:30 am SESSION 1 (Please note: Some workshops are two, three or four sessions long. Time for lunch will be provided in all cases.) Enjoy the workshop you chose. 10:45 am - 12:15 pm SESSION 2 (Please note: Some Session 2 workshops are two hours long and run into lunch. For those registered in the long sessions, who also purchased lunch, please pick it up at the Multi-Purpose Room prior to the start of the second session.) Enjoy the workshop you chose. 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm LUNCH Meet up with friends or meet some new ones! Your lunch order is printed on your Registration Card. 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm SESSION 3 (Please note: Some workshops are two sessions long, ending at 4:30 pm) Enjoy the workshop you chose. 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm SESSION 4 Enjoy the workshop you chose. 4:30 pm Travel home safely! Come back again next year! DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 5 Location & Travel Information Cesar Chavez Middle School is located approximately 10 minutes away from the I-880 and Hwy 92 interchange (eastern end of the San Mateo Bridge). Approximate travel times from: Chico 3 hrs. 15 mins Eureka 5 hrs 4 mins Fairfield 1 hr 5 mins Novato 1 hr 11 mins Pleasanton 29 mins Redding 3 hrs 30 mins Hotels within 1-1/2 miles of the school: San Francisco 39 mins San Jose 30 mins San Mateo 22 mins Santa Rosa 1 hr 22 mins Holiday Inn Express 31140 Alvarado Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587 (800) 230-4134 Walnut Creek 39 mins If you have a Disabled Persons (DP) placard and need preferred parking, contact Ann Watrous at 925-933-2652 or email: annwatrous@att.net Crowne Plaza Hotel, Oakland South 32083 Alvarado Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587 (800) 718-8466 Hampton Inn 31040 Alvarado Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587 (510) 475-5600 Check our website for more information about DISCOVEREE: www.GSNorCal.org/en/events/learning-events.html DISCOVEREE 2016 Committee Martha Bratton Workshop Recruiter Rachel Browne Brochure Editor Kim Busichio Workshop Leader Liaison Libby Cox Discoveree Assistants Coordinator Lydia Cox Secretary & Day of Registration Barbara Jean Guiot Concession Troop Liaison & Hospitality Co-Hostess Phyllis Lun Food Services Robyn Laurin Site Liaison Sue Nicol Hospitality Co-Hostess Merryn Oliveira Social Media Coordinator Sheila Pallotta Workshop Leader Liaison & Evaluations Janice Stone Council Liaison Ann Watrous Committee Chair & Logistics Thank You Workshop Leaders! It is with deep appreciation that we thank and acknowledge all of our wonderful workshop leaders, without whom DISCOVEREE would not be a reality. They are all volunteers who have spent countless hours preparing their workshops. Other Acknowledgements Clorox Corporation: Graciously donated the charcoal used for our cooking workshops. Discoveree Assistants: Girls in grades 7-12 volunteer from sunup to sundown. Thanks for all the hard work! Volunteers: In addition to our committee members and workshop leaders, the efforts of countless volunteers make DISCOVEREE possible—thanks to the people who help out with parking, staffing the shop, and so many other things! DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 6 DISCOVEREE 2016 SCHEDULE Session I Session II LUNCH Session III Session IV 9:00-10:30 am 10:45 am—12:15 pm 12:15—1:00 pm 1:15—2:45 pm 3:00—4:30 pm 101 Troop Camping Certification (lunch is prepared in this workshop) - This is a 4 Session Workshop 402 American Sign Language/ Deaf Culture Crafts & Personal Interest Songs, Dance & Games Outdoor Skills STEM Troop Program 102 First Aid/CPR - This is a 3 Session Workshop 103 College Admissions Planning 203 Basic Ceremonies 104 Extended Travel Training - This is a 2 Session Workshop 105 How to be a Better 206 Bringing Out The Best In Your Girls Leader 106 Partner with Older Girls to Execute Journeys - This is a 2 Session Workshop 303 American Sign 403 Bringing Out The Best In Language/ Deaf Culture Your Girls 404 Co-op Troop 304 Basic Ceremonies Management 305 College Admissions 405 Go for the Gold! Planning 306 Guiding Younger Girls Through Journeys - This is a 2 Session Workshop 107 Robert Rules! 207 destinations 307 Multi-Level Troops 407 GS Promise and Law 108 Sign Language for Ceremonies 208 Go for the Gold! 308 Hot Tamale 408 GO! (Get Outdoors) 109 Troop SOS 209 GS NorCal Camp Property Tour 309 Troop SOS 409 Volunteer Toolkit 110 Movie Chemistries 210 Digital Cookie 2.0 310 Girls Learning Environment & Energy 410 LEGO Robotics! 111 Video Game Design 211 Girls Learning Environment & Energy 311 LEGO Robotics! 112 Astronomy 101 212 Backpacking Gear 312 Fun with Nature 113 Backpacking 101 213 Buddy Burners 114 Basic Knots 214 Geocaching 101 - This is a 2 Hour Session 115 Box Oven Outdoor Cooking 215 Outdoor Cooking - This is a 2 Hour Session 313 It Started with a Sandwich! 314 Hike Planning (Younger Girls) 412 Backpacking Interest Group (BIG) 413 Bicycling for Everyone 414 Fun with Nature 415 Hike Planning (Older Girls) 133 How to Play with Matches 316 Taking Your Troop Outdoors 416 Knife Safety & Basic Whittling 116 Orienteering 216 Stick Cookery - This is a 2 Hour Session 117 Easy Traditional Songs 217 Camp Butano Creek 118 Games Your Troop will Love 218 Minute to Win It 119 Advanced Knitting 219 Advanced Knitting 319 Crafts for Older Girls 419 Advanced Crafts for Older Girls 120 Art Journal Basics 220 Art Journal Basics 320 Cross Stitch 420 Beginning Knitting 121 Beginning Origami 221 Beginning Knitting 321 Designing with Denim 122 Cross Stitch 222 Dolls, Dolls, Dolls 322 DIY Corsages & Boutonnieres 421 Don’t Throw Away That T-Shirt 422 Dream Catchers & God’s Eyes 123 Daisy/Brownie Crafts 223 Domino Necklace Pendants 323 Fun with Fleece 423 Folk Art Applique 124 Designing with Denim 224 Folk Art Applique 324 Gifts Made Simple 424 Glass Etching 225 Kid Friendly Spa Crafts 325 Kid Friendly Spa Crafts 425 Hexagon Hand Piecing 226 Leathercraft - This is a 2 Hour Session 326 Kumihimo Braiding 426 Needle Felting Fun 227 Making Your Mark, II 327 Hexagon Hand Piecing 427 Paper Charms, Beads & Pendants 228 Pretty Knots 328 Learn to Crochet - This is a 2 Session Workshop 229 Quilling for Beginners 329 Painting “Girl with a Parasol” 429 Scrapbook Cookbook 130 Making Your Mark, II 230 SWAPS for All 330 Taking Better Photos 430 Shrink Art Fun 131 Tree of Life Pendant 231 Troop ID’s/Beaded Scarves 331 Upcycle Crafts 431 SWAPS for All 132 Valentines, Valentines, Valentines 232 Ukrainian Egg Decorating 332 Woodburning 432 Yoga Pajama Party 125 DIY Corsages & Boutonnieres 126 Don’t Throw Away That T-Shirt 127 Embellished Petal Pouches 129 Fun with Fleece 317 Action Packed Team Building Games 318 Grab Your Partner & Dance 233 Various Folding Paper Crafts - Any girl attending “Go for the Gold” may attend these workshops for an additional workshop fee. DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 7 417 Easy Traditional Songs 418 Song Leading 101 DISCOVEREE 2016 SESSION 1 Workshop Descriptions: The workshops are organized by session and category. If a workshop is offered more than once, it will be listed in each session it is offered. Workshops are listed first by number and then alphabetically within each category. The leadership and leader enhancement workshops (trainings) regularly offered by the council throughout the year are outlined in blue. TROOP PROGRAMS 101 Troop Camping Certification This course is required for at least one adult who will accompany the troop on a camping trip and who will be involved in the planning process with the girls. Emphasis is on how to teach skills to the girls and prepare them for their outdoor experiences, as well as health and safety concerns. You will be preparing your lunch during the class, so please do not order a Discoveree lunch. This is a four session workshop. Workshop Leaders: Carol Avina, Gail Glenn and Nicole Carberry Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Council Resource Guide (can be downloaded from the website at http://www.girlscoutsnorcal.org/safety/council-resourceguide), a mess kit (an unbreakable plate, bowl and cup with eating utensils), and a camping chair. 102 First Aid/CPR First Aid/CPR by American Red Cross. You will learn approved lifesaving techniques and have an opportunity for hands on practice. Upon completion of this class, you will be eligible to act as a First Aider. Please dress in comfortable clothes as we will be practicing on the floor. This is a three session workshop. Workshop Leaders: Tina Amber and Jane Ullrich Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 103 College Admissions Planning College admissions - what's it all about? Discover what factors your family should explore and understand before the process begins. Find out how to define academic and financial fit. College evaluation tips and interactive free assessments will be shared. Make it an enjoyable journey by defining your roadmap! Workshop Leader: Audrey Slaughter Program Focus: C, S, AMB, Adult 104 Extended Travel Training This training is required for troops planning trips of 3 nights or more. Come hear from experienced travel volunteers. Learn all you need to know to help your girls plan and go on adventures they will remember for a long time. At least one adult on the trip must have taken this training. Girls are also encouraged to attend. This is a two-session workshop. Workshop Leaders: Sandy Norman and Diane Hall Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB D: Daisy Program Focus B: Brownie Program Focus 105 How to be a Better Leader You’ve been trained, now what? We’ll show you some secrets to keep you organized and to keep your girls engaged and having fun! Workshop Leaders: Sheryl Graab and Jennifer Hicks Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB, Adult 106 Partner with Older Girls to Execute Journeys Join us as we explore how Journeys benefit your troop and how to execute them. In this workshop you will dive deep into the anatomy of a Journey, utilization of the Girl Scout processes and execution of the Leadership Experience within Journeys. This workshop is designed to look at best practices for Cadette, Seniors and Ambassador Journey delivery. By the end of this journey you will be ready to partner with your girls on their next Journey! This is a two-session workshop. Workshop Leader: Kerry Barcellos (Council Staff) Program Focus: C, S, AMB 107 Robert Rules! Ever sat through a badly run adult meeting? Tired of the misuse or lack of procedures in your committees or groups? Parliamentary Procedure is more than bylaws and rules; it's the power to democratically run meetings that get things done! Come learn how it works. Our Council's own Parliamentarian will have you making, amending and even postponing motions via fun activities. Workshop Leader: Esther A. Heller, PRP Program Focus: C, S, AMB 108 Sign Language for Ceremonies Would you like to add a bit of pizazz to your Awards and Flag Ceremonies? Add some American Sign Language! Come learn the signs to express the Pledge of Allegiance and the Girl Scout Promise, as well as some usefulsongs! Workshop Leader: Deborah Rodriguez Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB 109 Troop SOS - Setting up for a successful year with your troop Do you need some extra support in navigating the most common problems related to running a troop? Parent engagement in positive and supportive ways, fostering troop leadership & responsibility among girls, building a fun and varied yearly calendar, helping your troop run its first Service Unit event, or finding community service ideas & opportunities. We’ll use this workshop for group discussion to share questions, solutions, and council resources such as the Volunteer Toolkit in a very grassroots, organic discussion among volunteers. Even if you’re not a troop leader, consider being an ambassador for your Service Unit and bringing these solutions back to share with your volunteer base. Workshop Leader: Kelly Cacic (Council Staff ) Program Focus: D, B, J Items to bring: Please bring paper or a notebook for taking notes. J: Junior Program Focus AMB: Ambassador Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 8 C: Cadette Program Focus S: Senior Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 SESSION 1 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) 110 Movie Chemistries for Daisies and Brownies Dive into STEM fun with “Movie Chemistries”! Learn how to incorporate this awesome program, focused on chemical engineering, in troop meetings. Activities are hands-on, designed to spark an interest in STEM. Sample activities include creating paint and making slime. Workshop Leader: Mey Saechao (Council Staff) Program Focus: D, B 111 Video Game Design Patch Program Introduce STEM to your troop using video game design. The workshop will explore the educational benefits to playing and designing video games. No science, engineering or computer science experience is needed. Leaders will get facilitation tips and hands-on experience with the curriculum. Leaders will also learn how to be one of the first to reserve a program box to use with their troop and get an opportunity to maybe take one home to try! Workshop Leaders: Jennifer Diaz (Council Staff) and Allyson Bolotin (Council Staff) Program Focus: J , C OUTDOOR SKILLS 112 Astronomy 101 When you are out at night away from the city lights, don’t forget to look up! Come learn some basics about the night sky and activities to prepare everyone to enjoy a starry night. Workshop Leader: Val Armento Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: An empty, clean pint or quart-sized ice cream carton. 113 Backpacking 101 Are you looking for a great activity that builds confidence in your girls? Take them backpacking!!! Not sure how to get started?? Come to backpacking 101. We will talk logistics, tips, trails, and how to transition from troop camping to backpacking. If you want detailed information on equipment and group gear, come to the Backpacking Gear session as well. Workshop Leader: Kathy Gallagher Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB 114 Basic Knots Learn eight basic knots and temporary whipping (known in some circles as "Brownie whipping"). Learn their general uses and tips for teaching knots to the girls. Workshop Leader: Denise Lapachet Barney Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: 3 foot length of cotton or nylon rope, package of pencils or wooden dowels to tie rope around. 115 Box Oven Outdoor Cooking In this class, you will help prepare a wide variety of snacks, desserts and meal selections...and cook them using a Box Oven with your Patrol. Walk away from this class with your own Box Oven, recipes, and improved skills for your next campout with girls. Lunch is not included but come prepared to sample and share your Box Oven treats. Workshop Leader: Karen Rodriguez (Council Staff) Program Focus: B, J , C, S, AMB 116 Orienteering Looking for a fun, outdoor adventure for your troop? Orienteering is the sport of navigating in the woods with a map and compass. Learn the basic skills of the sport, and how to introduce it to your troop at a local event. Try out a mini-course yourself. Workshop Leaders: Vicki Woolworth and Nick Corsano Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Compass (optional). D: Daisy Program Focus B: Brownie Program Focus 133 How to Play with Matches Learn how to safely teach Brownies or Juniors the art of building a campfire. We'll start with a flameless fire, then move to edible fires, fire safety, how to light matches and end with building a fire. We'll also throw in our favorite campfire songs as an added bonus. Workshop Leaders: Marilyn Bailey and E. Gilliam Program Focus: B, J SONGS, DANCE & GAMES 117 Easy Traditional Girl Scout Songs Learn easy and traditional Girl Scout songs. No experience needed. Recording allowed. Workshop Leader: Theresa Northcutt Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 118 Games Your Troop will Love Learn fast, super fun games for every troop meeting. Find out how to harvest the energy of active (squirrelly!) troop members through the power of games where no one goes out or loses. These games will make your meetings more fun and more focused--really! Learn by playing yourself. Workshop Leader: Daisy Kiehn Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Please wear shoes and clothes you can play in CRAFTS & PERSONAL INTEREST 119 Advanced Knitting Learn to knit the cable and lace patterns - choose from different projects to make. Find out how knitting can be a Community Service project and how to teach girls this relaxing and fun craft. Yarn and knitting needles will be supplied. Workshop Leader: Patty Bannon Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB 120 Art Journal Basics Want to play with paint, stamps, stencils and other fun things? Come and see what art journal basics is all about! What is an art journal? It’s a journal made with pages you have decorated yourself- they can be as simple or as fancy as you want them to be. You can write in it, use it for recipes, or let your art be the "words" you would use on a page. This is more of a technique class, you will be learning basic ways to decorate a journal. For class, we will be using tags instead of an actual journal. If you have one to bring with you that is great- recommended is a Strathmore Mixed Media 5.5x8.5 90 lb weight paper or Canson Mix Media 7x10 98 lb paper weight. Workshop Leader: Jennifer Tipton Program Focus: Adult Items to bring: Please bring an art journal if you have one. 121 Beginning Origami Come and learn some basic origami skills, techniques on how to teach your girls, and fun ideas. Workshop Leader: Karen Oliver Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 122 Cross Stitch Whether you are a beginner or have just dabbled come and join us. You'll see how to separate the strands in your floss, anchor your thread without a knot and step by step fundamental techniques for the basic cross-stitch and working across rows. No experience required. Workshop Leaders: Debbie Tat and Katie Tat Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Thimble and embroidery scissors if you have them. J: Junior Program Focus C: Cadette Program Focus AMB: Ambassador Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 9 S: Senior Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 SESSION 1 131 Tree of Life Pendant Create a unique Tree of Life Pendant from wire, beads and gemstones. Tree of Life artwork has been part of many ancient cultures and folklore. Workshop Leader: Mary Jernigan Program Focus: C, S, AMB Items to bring: Bring your jewelry pliers if you have them. 123 Daisy/Brownie Crafts Learn to make and teach a variety of easy crafts for younger girls. Workshop Leaders: Martha Bratton and Haley Lagosh Program Focus: D, B 124 Designing with Denim In the spirit of Girl Scouts, attendees will learn how to use resources wisely and upcycle old denim clothing into trendy fashionable handbags. This is a skill that can be taught to girls from Brownie through Ambassador levels. Minimum sewing skills are required. Notions, sewing kits and fabric lining provided. Workshop Leader: Audrey Perrott Program Focus: B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Please bring an old pair of denim jeans, shorts, or skirt to use in this craft and also scissors. 132 Valentines, Valentines, Valentines There is still time to make Valentines for your secret pal this year! Come join us as we learn new and creative ways to make valentines to send out to loved ones and special friends. Workshop Leaders: Tia and Kim Maynard Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Tooth picks, straight pins and clear glue. 125 DIY Corsage & Boutonnieres Learn how to make beautiful, professional looking corsages and boutonnieres, rather than spending loads of money purchasing them from a florist. This is also a great skill to teach your older Girls Scouts! Flowers, greenery & supplies will be provided, but, you will need to bring along your own floral scissors, ribbon cutting scissors and wire cutters, if you have them. Workshop Leaders: Brena Bailey and Normandie Ross-Rocans Program Focus: S, AMB, Adult Items to bring: Please bring floral scissors, ribbon cutting scissors and wire cutters, if you have them. 126 Don’t Throw Away That T-Shirt Have you ever wondered what to do with that t-shirt that doesn't fit, but still holds special memories? Come and learn ways to recycle that special shirt into practical items. Workshop Leaders: Katie Wolfman and Elizabeth Weyrauch Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Please bring a T-shirt and scissors. 127 Embellished Petal Pouches Come make a fabric napkin into a drawstring pouch with embellished "petals". The pouch is great for a travel bag for jewelry/toiletries, evening bag, or reusable gift wrapping. It's easy-to-teach hand sewing that works great as a holiday gift, teacher thank you, or for fundraisers. Workshop Leaders: Georgina Dannatt and Jeanne Spahr Program Focus: B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Please bring scissors. Pins & needle helpful. 129 Fun with Fleece Make simple no-sew items with fleece. Choices include hats, pillows and a banana slug to name a few. Workshop Leader: Janet Krzesinska Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: 1 yard of fleece and a pair of scissors/rotary cutter suitable for cutting fleece fabric. 130 Making your Mark, II Explore fun and unusual ways to make contemporary prints with a mixed media focus. New methods from prior year’s classes. Workshop Leader: Rita DeLucchi Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB D: Daisy Program Focus B: Brownie Program Focus J: Junior Program Focus C: Cadette Program Focus AMB: Ambassador Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 10 S: Senior Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 SESSION 2 TROOP PROGRAMS OUTDOOR SKILLS 203 Basic Ceremonies Hands-on activities for Daisy and Brownie leaders. Learn about Girl Scout Ceremonies that include Investiture, Thinking Day, and Court of Awards. Learn some songs and crafts to complement your ceremony. Workshop Leader: Jeanette Bemis Program Focus: D, B Items to bring: Scissors for cutting paper. 206 Bringing Out the Best in Your Girls How do you build girls of courage, confidence and character? Discover successful strategies for partnering with girls as they develop into leaders and take on bigger challenges. Our workshop leaders draw on their 25 years of bringing out the best in their troop members. Workshop Leaders: Esther Heller and Nick Corsano Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 207 destinations Where in the world would you like to go? Everything you need to know to help your troop members prepare for and apply to participate in the national and international destinations travel program. Workshop Leader: Val Armento Program Focus: C, S, AMB 208 Go for the Gold! Go for the Gold is an informational workshop for Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts aspiring to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. This workshop should be attended by girls, leaders and potential Gold Award Project Advisors to learn about the requirement for the award and to explore potential Gold Award projects options. Adults need to register for this workshop. There will be no “drop-ins” allowed. Workshop Leaders: Greater Bay Region - North Gold Award Coordination Team Program Focus: S, AMB 209 GS NorCal Camp Rental Tour Did you know that we have 7 different camps in the Northern California Area that you can rent for your troop, group or service unit adventures during the school year? We have also re-opened Sugar Pine for spring and fall rentals! Join an informative, engaging and fun "road trip" with your tour guide, Priscilla, Property Development Director, and discover what each site has to offer for planning your next outing. We will emphasize troop camping options and the lesser-known camp properties, our hidden gems. You will also learn about our free work parties as another opportunity to explore our camps. Come with your curiosity and questions! Workshop Leader: Priscilla McKenney (Council Staff) Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) 210 Digital Cookie 2.0 for Smart Cookies! Digital Cookie 2.0 has awesome, easy tools for girls to develop and tell their cookie story, increase their online presence to help meet their goals, and learn about target marketing as they use social media in a positive and safe way. This workshop will be girl led by older girls who will share tips so parents and leaders can best support girls. You'll leave with ways to get your girls started right away with a successful cookie season! Workshop Leaders: Brenda Gabel (Council Staff) and experienced older girls Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 212 Backpacking Gear Want to know what is "out there" in backpacking gear? Want to know how to outfit a girl (or a troop) without breaking the bank? Have some great gear tips you want to share?? We plan to zip through the basics so there is time for questions. The session is aimed primarily at those getting started, but we plan to cover some "state of the art" as well. Workshop Leader: Kathy Gallagher Program Focus: J, C, S, AMB 213 Buddy Burners Outdoor Cooking Explore the best ‘hands-on’ method of outdoor cooking -using a Buddy Burner. Learn about how it works, make one to take home, prepare the food, and use it to make fun snacks and several easy, quick meal options. Come prepared to sample the treats too. Workshop Leaders: Karen Rodriguez (Council Staff) and Rebecca Rodriguez Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: empty clean tuna can and #10 metal can. 214 Geocaching 101 Learn the basics of this global sport. We'll start with a brief overview of the basics then head outdoors to find some cache containers in the immediate area using GPS devices. We'll cover the steps required to lead the Junior Badge: Geocaching. This is a long session workshop ending at 12:45 pm. Workshop Leader: Liz Crocker Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB 215 Outdoor Cooking Learn outdoor cooking methods with an emphasis on cast iron, campfire, stove and box oven cooking. For some using these methods can seem like an intimidating experience. Heating coals and calculating heating temperatures can seem intimidating, but we'll get you cooking in no time! Come see how easy it is to prepare crowd-pleasing meals using easy to follow recipes and simple ingredients! This is a long session workshop ending at 12:45 pm. Workshop Leaders: Mike Warriner and Dona Berryman Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB 216 Stick Cookery There's life beyond s'mores! Practice some fun and easy campfire cooking skills as we prepare a tasty five course meal cooked entirely on sticks. As an added bonus, we get to eat our coursework! We'll keep the portions small so everyone can have a sample. This is a long session workshop ending at 12:45 pm. Workshop Leaders: Marilyn Bailey and Kris Murray Program Focus: D, B, J SONGS, DANCE & GAMES 217 Camp Butano Creek Dabbler Come get a taste of camp life! Make a craft, eat a camp snack, play games, sing songs and watch a slideshow highlighting camp activities! This is your chance to learn about this popular camp for your daughter and how YOU can be a camp volunteer! Workshop Leaders: Laurie Herbert and Linda Coensgen Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 218 Minute to Win It Based on the TV Show, “Minute to Win It”, come learn a number of one minute games for all ages. We will have handouts with photos and will have the opportunity to play many of the games during the session. Workshop Leader: Kate Tennant Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 211 Girls Learning Environment & Energy (GLEE) GLEE is a five-session energy reduction and five-session food sustainability patch curriculum for Junior Girl Scouts developed at Stanford University in collaboration with Girl Scouts of Northern California. Workshop Leaders: June Flora and Kathayoon Khalil Program Focus: J D: Daisy Program Focus B: Brownie Program Focus J: Junior Program Focus C: Cadette Program Focus AMB: Ambassador Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 11 S: Senior Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 SESSION 2 CRAFTS & PERSONAL INTEREST 219 Advanced Knitting Learn to knit the cable and lace patterns - choose from different projects to make. Find out how knitting can be a Community Service project and how to teach girls this relaxing and fun craft. Yarn and knitting needles will be supplied. Workshop Leader: Patty Bannon Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB 220 Art Journal Basics Want to play with paint, stamps, stencils and other fun things? Come and see what art journal basics is all about! What is an art journal? It’s a journal made with pages you have decorated yourself- they can be as simple or as fancy as you want them to be. You can write in it, use it for recipes, or let your art be the "words" you would use on a page. This is more of a technique class, you will be learning basic ways to decorate a journal. For class, we will be using tags instead of an actual journal. If you have one to bring with you that is great- recommended is a Strathmore Mixed Media 5.5x8.5 90 lb weight paper or Canson Mix Media 7x10 98 lb paper weight. Workshop Leader: Jennifer Tipton Program Focus: Adult Items to bring: Please bring an art journal if you have one. 221 Beginning Knitting Knit 1, Purl 2…..come and learn the basics including how to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. Learn a fun new hobby! (Yarn and needles will be supplied) Workshop Leaders: Rosemary West and Molly West Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB 222 Dolls, Dolls, Dolls Come and have fun learning to make cute dolls -- can be adapted for all occasions and easily taught to all ages. Workshop Leaders: Martha Bratton and Lori Lagosh Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 223 Domino Necklace Pendants Create beautiful Pendants from dominos. using Stamping techniques and color, create a one of a kind necklace. Workshop Leader: Marcia McGallian Program Focus: C, S, AMB 224 Folk Art Applique Learn to make cute folk art quiltlets using easy designs/shapes and simple stitching techniques. Ideas, how-to’s and time to stitch will get you started with this program idea for older Brownies and up. No experience required! Workshop Leader: Liz Berg Program Focus: B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Sharp scissors for cutting fabric. 225 Kid Friendly Spa Crafts This easy, fun and hands-on workshop will introduce you to kid-friendly spa crafts. Includes supplies and instruction for cool new soaps to melt and pour, a scent-sational sachet to fragrance a drawer, a cute cup candle and a dreamy eye pillow. Leave with samples and skills to share. All items will include color and/or fragrance. Workshop Leaders: Laura Wilson and Susan Dunlap Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB 227 Making your Mark, II Explore fun and unusual ways to make contemporary prints with a mixed media focus. New methods from prior year’s classes. Workshop Leader: Rita DeLucchi Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB 228 Pretty Knots Learn some decorative knots to use for SWAPS or to make your Girl Scout gear stand out. Monkey Fist, Turk’s Head, Drangonfly are some examples. Some knot tying or macramé experience helpful. Bring your patience. Workshop Leader: Karen Oliver Program Focus: C, S, AMB 229 Quilling for Beginners Try your hand at some quilling. Whether it be a picture for your living room, monogram, something for your kitchen or even a gift, there are literally tons of things to make. Come and try it out. Workshop Leader: Elizabeth Smith Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Please bring toothpicks, straight pins and clear glue. 230 SWAPS for All SWAPS (Special Whatchamacallit Affectionately Pinned Somewhere) are fun to make and trade. We'll create SWAPS from materials you may already have around the house, and a felt banner to showcase your SWAPS collection! Workshop Leader: Rebecca Scalf Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 231 Troop Identifiers / Beaded Scarves Need a better way to identify your girls in a crowd? Come learn how to make an easy-to-teach beaded scarf that's unique to your troop. We'll also go over all sorts of other types of troop identifiers. Workshop Leaders: Jeanne Spahr and Georgina Dannatt Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Please bring scissors that will cut fabric. 232 Ukrainian Egg Decorating This beautiful art has been handed down through generations of Ukrainians for more than 2,000 years! Come learn all the techniques to create your own pysanky egg. Workshop Leader: Kim Busichio Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB 233 Various Folding Paper Crafts Folding paper crafts are a fun and inexpensive activity for girls. Come learn how to make a variety of folding paper crafts for Daisy-Ambassador levels. Participants will leave with a minimum of five completed projects and written instructions. We will be teaching all new items, so if you've taken this class before, you WILL be doing different projects! Workshop Leaders: Debbie Tat and Katie Tat Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Household scissors, and a 12 inch ruler. 226 Fun and Easy Leathercraft Learn fun and easy leathercraft projects to teach/do with your Girl Scouts. We'll make coasters, bookmarks, braided bands/belts & pouches to hold small items using soft & hard leather. This is a long session workshop ending at 12:45 pm. Workshop Leaders: Sue Best and Ashley Best Program Focus: B, J , C, S, AMB D: Daisy Program Focus B: Brownie Program Focus J: Junior Program Focus AMB: Ambassador Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 12 C: Cadette Program Focus S: Senior Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 SESSION 3 TROOP PROGRAMS 309 Troop SOS - Setting up for a successful year with your troop Do you need some extra support in navigating the most common problems related to running a troop? Parent engagement in positive and supportive ways, fostering troop leadership & responsibility among girls, building a fun and varied yearly calendar, helping your troop run its first Service Unit event, or finding community service ideas & opportunities. 303 American Sign Language/Deaf Culture This hands on workshop will introduce you to sign language and the culture and customs surrounding it. Learn the signs to express the Girl Scout Promise and the Girl Scout Law. Take games and references back to teach to your troop. Workshop Leader: Jessica Mayer Program Focus: B, J , C, S, AMB 304 Basic Ceremonies Hands-on activities for Daisy and Brownie leaders. Learn about Girl Scout Ceremonies that include Investiture, Thinking Day, and Court of Awards. Learn some songs and crafts to complement your ceremony. Workshop Leader: Jeanette Bemis Program Focus: D, B Items to bring: Scissors for cutting paper. 310 Girls Learning Environment & Energy (GLEE) GLEE is a five-session energy reduction and five-session food sustainability patch curriculum for Junior Girl Scouts developed at Stanford University in collaboration with Girl Scouts of Northern California. Workshop Leaders: June Flora and Eliza Littschwager Program Focus: J 306 Guiding Younger Girls Through Journeys Join us as we explore how Journeys benefit your troop and how to execute them. In this workshop you will dive deep into the anatomy of a Journey, utilization of the processes and execution of the Leadership Experience with them. This workshop will be designed to look at best practices for Daisy, Brownie and Junior Journeys. By the end of this journey you will be ready to guide your troop on their next Journey! This is a two-session workshop. Workshop Leader: Kerry Barcellos (Council Staff) Program Focus: D, B, J 307 Multi-Level Troops Tired of trying to coordinate Girl Scout activities between different aged daughters? Consider leading a multi-level troop! This workshop will cover the pros and cons of a multi-level troop, tried-and-true leader tips for running a multi-level troop (including how to avoid a variety of pitfalls), and how to build a program that allows multi-level AND individual level activities. Handouts, including a chart showing common award requirements across all levels, will be provided and will include aspects of all levels from Daisy to Ambassador. Workshop Leader: Shari Teresi (Council Staff) Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 308 Hot Tamale Taste and learn how to make tamales while discovering what Girl Scout materials are available in Spanish. Share ideas for being welcoming and inclusive to Girl Scouts of all cultures! Every participant will take tamales home. Workshop Leaders: Marisa Cidre (Council Staff), Marisol Morales (Council Staff) and Claudia Cortez (Council Staff) Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB B: Brownie Program Focus STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) 305 College Admissions Planning College admissions - what's it all about? Discover what factors your family should explore and understand before the process begins. Find out how to define academic and financial fit. College evaluation tips and interactive free assessments will be shared. Make it an enjoyable journey by defining your roadmap! Workshop Leader: Audrey Slaughter Program Focus: C, S, AMB D: Daisy Program Focus We’ll use this workshop for group discussion to share questions, solutions, and council resources such as the Volunteer Toolkit in a very grassroots, organic discussion among volunteers. Even if you’re not a troop leader, consider being an ambassador for your Service Unit and bringing these solutions back to share with your volunteer base. Workshop Leader: Kelly Cacic (Council Staff ) Program Focus: C, S, AMB Items to bring: Please bring paper or a notebook for taking notes. 311 LEGO Robotics! Hear about the excitement of preparing and participating in a FIRST® LEGO® League tournament for 9-14 year olds. Learn what is involved in getting a team started and what the competition entails. Discover how you can introduce LEGO® robotics to girls at a troop or service unit event. Build and program a robot using LEGO® Mindstorms. No robotics or engineering experience is necessary. Workshop Leaders: Jean Fahy (Council Staff) and Jennifer Diaz (Council Staff) Program Focus: B, J , C OUTDOOR SKILLS 312 Fun with Nature Fun ways to bring nature to your Girl Scouts. Help your troop discover the incredible world right in our own backyards. Learn fun activities and ways to engage your troop in the great outdoors. From discovering ways to look for signs of animals, to observing bugs, to exploring trees, leaves, and the vegetation around us...there’s something for everyone! Workshop Leader: Barbara Novak Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 313 It Started with a Sandwich! Learn how to celebrate National Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Day – and teach the girls about science, nature, communication, and diversity! Workshop Leaders: Sheryl Graab and Jennifer Hicks Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Please bring a plate (not paper) for your sandwich. J: Junior Program Focus AMB: Ambassador Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 13 C: Cadette Program Focus S: Senior Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 SESSION 3 314 Hike Planning (Younger Girls) Looking for a way to get your girls outdoors? This workshop is for you! Come learn how to look at a map to find good hikes and learn appropriate mileages for different age groups. Leaders will leave with a hike already planned for their troop! Workshop Leaders: Lauren McNulty and Meagan Travios Program Focus: D, B, J Items to bring: Please bring a map of a regional, state, or national park (or open space preserve) near where you live. 316 Taking Your Troop Outdoors When You Are Not an Outdoors Person How to take a your troop outdoors when you are not used to being outdoors or just hate the bugs and dirt. You will learn a progression of outdoor activities, learn how to use unexpected moments and how to get past the dirt. Taught by a former National Park Ranger. Workshop Leader: Theresa Northcutt Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB SONGS, DANCE & GAMES 317 Action Packed Team Building Games Participate as you learn a variety of ice breakers, get-to-know-you activities, and Team Building Games. Wear comfortable shoes and come prepared to interact! There is always time for a GAME. Great booklet-style handout provided that details all of the games, including new games introduced in 2016. Workshop Leaders: Karen Rodriguez (Council Staff) and Michelle Rodriguez Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 318 Grab Your Partner & Dance You don't need to bring your partner, just come and learn some classic folk dances like "Wooden Shoes", "Clap Hands Kolo", and "Patty Cake Polka". Wear closed toe shoes for safety, and bring your water bottle. Workshop Leaders: Maureen Wikander, Christal Moore and Nancy Pullen Program Focus: D, B, J, C, S, AMB Items to bring: Water bottle and bring or wear comfortable shoes in which to dance. CRAFTS & PERSONAL INTEREST 319 Crafts for Older Girls Learn to make creative, handmade crafts to teach your Older Girl Scouts. Recycle and upcycle items into interesting gifts and party theme ideas. Create one-of-a-kind crafts. This is an intermediate class. Workshop Leaders: Robin Kelley and Mary Jernigan Program Focus: C, S, AMB 320 Cross Stitch Whether you are a beginner or have just dabbled come and join us. You'll see how to separate the strands in your floss, anchor your thread without a knot and step by step fundamental techniques for the basic cross-stitch and working across rows. No experience required. Workshop Leaders: Debbie Tat and Katie Tat Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Thimble and embroidery scissors if you have them. 321 Designing with Denim In the spirit of Girl Scouts, attendees will learn how to use resources wisely and upcycle old denim clothing into trendy fashionable handbags. This is a skill that can be taught to girls from Brownie through Ambassador levels. Minimum sewing skills are required. Notions, sewing kits and fabric lining provided. Workshop Leader: Audrey Perrott Program Focus: B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Please bring an old pair of denim jeans, shorts, or skirt to use in this craft and also scissors. D: Daisy Program Focus B: Brownie Program Focus 322 DIY Corsage & Boutonnieres Learn how to make beautiful, professional looking corsages and boutonnieres, rather than spending loads of money purchasing them from a florist. This is also a great skill to teach your older Girls Scouts! Flowers, greenery & supplies will be provided, but, you will need to bring along your own floral scissors, ribbon cutting scissors and wire cutters, if you have them. Workshop Leaders: Brena Bailey and Normandie Ross-Rocans Program Focus: S, AMB Items to bring: Please bring floral scissors, ribbon cutting scissors and wire cutters if you have them. 323 Fun with Fleece Make a simple no-sew item with fleece. Choices include a hat, pillow or banana slug, to name a few. Workshop Leader: Janet Krzesinska Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: 1 yard of fleece and a pair of scissors/rotatory cutter suitable for cutting fleece fabric.. 324 Gifts Made Simple We will share and demonstrate creative and simple gifts. During class you will make a few inexpensive items that will delight all ages. Workshop Leaders: Carrie Grothman and Michelle Pooler Program Focus: B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Bring a clean baby food jar or small jar. 325 Kid Friendly Spa Crafts This easy, fun and hands-on workshop will introduce you to kid-friendly spa crafts. Includes supplies and instruction for cool new soaps to melt and pour, a scent-sational sachet to fragrance a drawer, a cute cup candle and a dreamy eye pillow. Leave with samples and skills to share. All items will include color and/or fragrance. Workshop Leaders: Laura Wilson and Susan Dunlap Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB 326 Kumihimo Braiding Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese technique of braiding strands of threads to create intricately colored cords. Learn this simple braiding process while making a beautiful braided bracelet. Once you have learned the basics, these braids can be used for all kinds of accessories. Workshop Leader: Kim Busichio Program Focus: B, J , C, S, AMB 327 Modern Hexagon Hand Piecing Learn how to cut, pin, and hand stitch a hexagon quilt without paper piecing. Combine front, batting, and back all at once to form a hexagon unit. Stitch these units together to form any size quilt you want. Kits will be provided to get you started. Workshop Leader: Tanna Parker Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Small sharp scissors. 328 Learn to Crochet Teaching the basic skills on how to get started, single, double and triple stitching. Learn how to read patterns and their abbreviations, types of hooks to use, and discussion on different types of yarn needed for various projects. This is a two-session workshop. Workshop Leaders: Honorine Williams and Eva Watson Program Focus: S, AMB Items to bring: Please bring a metal crochet hook size G, H or I. J: Junior Program Focus C: Cadette Program Focus AMB: Ambassador Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 14 S: Senior Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 SESSION 3 329 Painting “Girl with a Parasol” Learn easy painting skills and with some artist's "tricks", complete a painting you'll be proud to show off. This year's painting will be "Girl With A Parasol". Absolutely no talent needed. Experienced Art teacher will ensure your success, and show you how to pass this on to your girls. Workshop Leader: Daisy Kiehn Program Focus: B, J , C, S, AMB 330 Taking Better Photographs Whether you use a digital or film-based camera, good photo composition principles remain the same. In this workshop, you will learn several of these principles as well as useful tips for photographing people, animals, and scenery. Workshop Leader: Esther Heller, PRP Program Focus: D, B, J, C, S, AMB Items to bring: A camera with charged batteries (and the manual if you can find it). Optional: 1 or 2 photographs for sharing (if a print 8x10 size, or if electronic on a flash drive or an SD card). 331 Upcycle Crafts Cute projects to reuse items that might otherwise end up in the trash. Workshop Leaders: Martha Bratton and Michele Sullivan Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 332 Woodburning Introduce your girls to the art of Pyrography (woodburning). Learn easy techniques to offer this craft to your older girls. Decorate a small box/plaque/frame/door hanger, etc. Workshop Leaders: Tom Bratton and Melina Boedecker Program Focus: J, C, S, AMB D: Daisy Program Focus B: Brownie Program Focus J: Junior Program Focus C: Cadette Program Focus AMB: Ambassador Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 15 S: Senior Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 SESSION 4 STEM TROOP PROGRAMS (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) 402 American Sign Language/Deaf Culture This hands on workshop will introduce you to sign language and the culture and customs and customs surrounding it. Learn the signs to express the Girl Scout Promise and the Girl Scout Law. Take games and references back to teach to your troop. Workshop Leader: Jessica Mayer Program Focus: B, J , C, S, AMB 403 Bringing Out the Best in Your Girls How do you build girls of courage, confidence and character? Discover successful strategies for partnering with girls as they develop into leaders and take on bigger challenges. Our workshop leaders draw on their 25 years of bringing out the best in their troop members. Workshop Leaders: Esther Heller and Nick Corsano Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 404 Co-op Troop Management Co-op (shared leadership) troops offer some great advantages, but they can also pose some challenges. Come explore ways to allow girls to participate more in their planning & decision-making, how to provide a sense of continuity in troop program, ways to divide the workload “fairly,” ways to communicate effectively with the adult leadership team & much more! Learn to cooperate effectively with your adult leadership team, instead of just dividing responsibilities & meeting dates. Helpful for Leaders as well as Organizers, Coordinators, Community Development Directors & others who work with co-op troops. Workshop Leader: Shari Teresi (Council Staff) Program Focus: B, J , C, S, AMB 405 Go for the Gold! Go for the Gold is an informational workshop for Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts aspiring to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. This workshop should be attended by girls, leaders and potential Gold Award Project Advisors to learn about the requirement for the award and to explore potential Gold Award projects options. Adults need to register for this workshop. There will be no “drop-ins” allowed. Workshop Leaders: Greater Bay Region - North Gold Award Coordination Team Program Focus: S, AMB 407 Girl Scout Promise and Law The values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law are at the heart of the entire Girl Scout program. This workshop will give you some great ideas to help your girls learn and embrace the Promise and Law. Workshop Leader: Kate Tennant Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 408 GO! (Get Outdoors!) Connecting with the outdoors is an essential part of the Girl Scout experience. GSNorCal offers year-round programs that encounrage and inspire girls to get outdoors. This workshop will introduce you to these programs and provide you with tools to give girls an opportunity to develop outdoor skills, discover an affinity for nature and seek out new challenges. Time to get outside and start exploring! Workshop Leader: Morgan Graham (Council Staff) Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 409 Volunteer Toolkit Introduction Wouldn’t it be great if you had a tool that included all the contact information of the girls and adults in your troop, where you could enter the times and locations of your meetings, enter your financial transactions including dues from the girls, and communicate with troop families at the click of a button? The great news is, you DO! In addition, there are week by week meeting plans for K-5 troops where your planning is all taken care of. If you’re not already using your Volunteer Toolkit, this workshop is for you! Workshop Leader: Kymberly Miller Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB D: Daisy Program Focus B: Brownie Program Focus 410 LEGO Robotics! Hear about the excitement of preparing and participating in a FIRST® LEGO® League tournament for 9-14 year olds. Learn what is involved in getting a team started and what the competition entails. Discover how you can introduce LEGO® robotics to girls at a troop or service unit event. Build and program a robot using LEGO® Mindstorms. No robotics or engineering experience is necessary! Workshop Leaders: Jean Fahy (Council Staff) and Jennifer Diaz (Council Staff) Program Focus: B, J , C OUTDOOR SKILLS 412 Backpacking Interest Group (BIG) Love hiking and camping and want something more challenging? Try backpacking! Learn about the joys and the nuts and bolts of getting out into some of our beautiful California wilderness. Learn how to get started, what you will need, what to cook, and where to go. Learn about the Girl Scouts of Northern California Backpacking Interest Group. BIG welcomes both independent scouts and members of a troop. Workshop Leader: Christine Fawcett Program Focus: C, S, AMB 413 Bicycling for Everyone Commute or adventure, road or mountain, spandex or street clothes? Come and learn about bicycling and the many bicycling resources in the Bay Area and beyond. Safety, basic repair skills, kinds of bikes, rules of the road, bikes and transit, places to buy or rent, what to wear and places to go will be covered. Hands on repair practice. Workshop Leader: Vicki Woolworth Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 414 Fun with Nature Fun ways to bring nature to your Girl Scouts. Help your troop discover the incredible world right in our own backyards. Learn fun activities and ways to engage your troop in the great outdoors. From discovering ways to look for signs of animals, to observing bugs, to exploring trees, leaves, and the vegetation around us...there’s something for everyone! Workshop Leader: Barbara Novak Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 415 Hike Planning (Older Girls) Come learn how to look at a map to find good hikes and learn appropriate mileages for different age groups. We'll also talk about how hiking is a stepping stone to more high-adventure activities. Leaders will leave with a hike already planned for their troop! Workshop Leaders: Lauren McNulty and Meagan Travlos Program Focus: C, S, AMB Items to bring: Please bring a map of a regional, state, or national park (or open space preserve) near where you live. 416 Knife Safety and Basic Whittling Learn how to teach knife safety, including care and sharpening of a pocket knife. Basic whittling skills will be taught and information on the Cub Scout "Whittling Chip" card will be available. Workshop Leader: Denise Lapachet Barney Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Participants should bring a pocket knife, a bar of unscented soap, and a pencil (for drawing shapes on the soap). Please bring a whetstone if you have one. J: Junior Program Focus C: Cadette Program Focus AMB: Ambassador Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 16 S: Senior Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 SESSION 4 SONGS, DANCE & GAMES 417 Easy Traditional Girl Scout Songs Learn easy and traditional Girl Scout songs. No experience needed. Recording allowed. Workshop Leader: Theresa Northcutt Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 418 Song Leading 101 Learn effective song leading skills to pass on to your girls, from Daisies to Ambassadors, for groups from 4 to 400! We'll sing lots of songs along the way, learning tricks of the trade for engaging girls, even if they think they don't know any songs. Workshop Leader: Laurie Herbert Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB CRAFTS & PERSONAL INTEREST 425 Modern Hexagon Hand Piecing Learn how to cut, pin, and hand stitch a hexagon quilt without paper piecing. Combine front, batting, and back all at once to form a hexagon unit. Stitch these units together to form any size quilt you want. Kits will be provided to get you started. Workshop Leader: Tanna Parker Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Small sharp scissors. 426 Needle Felting Fun A craft in which you stab things to create art! Make miniature cuteness with a barbed needle and wool roving! You will leave with the item of your creation and all the information you need to make it the kind of craft you get addicted to on your own! Workshop Leader: Deborah Rodriguez Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 419 Advanced Crafts for Older Girls Put your personal flare on new crafts for older girls including decorations, gifts and keepsakes. We will be using recycled materials for many of our crafts. This is an advanced class. Workshop Leaders: Robin Kelley and Kathleen Trent Program Focus: C, S, AMB 427 Paper Charms, Beads & Pendants Create beautiful charms, beads and pendants with paper! Simply, easy techniques will help you make beautiful creations that can be used as gifts or swaps. You will also learn how to create earrings and bracelets using the beads you create. Workshop Leader: Yamini Huilgol and Reshma Saboji Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 420 Beginning Knitting Knit 1, Purl 2…..come and learn the basics including how to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. Learn a fun new hobby! (Yarn and needles will be supplied) Workshop Leaders: Rosemary West and Molly West Program Focus: C, S, AMB, Adult 429 Scrapbook Cookbook Recipes are infused with the magic of friends, family, and history. Learn how to capture the magic of your favorite recipes with a personalized cookbook designed, organized, and decorated by you! Scrapbook Cookbooks can be made by individuals and groups of all ages. This workshop gives you resources, ideas, and playtime. Workshop Leader: Noel Chrisman Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Please bring a favorite recipe. 421 Don’t Throw Away That T-shirt Have you ever wondered what to do with that t-shirt that doesn't fit, but still holds special memories? Come and learn ways to recycle that special shirt into practical items. Workshop Leaders: Katie Wolfman and Elizabeth Weyrauch Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Please bring a T-shirt and scissors. 422 Dream Catchers & God’s Eyes Two traditional camp crafts are easier than you think and good for any meeting, car trip, or camp out. Come learn and make several different types. Workshop Leaders: Teresa Klein and Erinn Klein Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB 423 Folk Art Applique Learn to make cute folk art quiltlets using easy designs/shapes and simple stitching techniques. Ideas, how-to’s and time to stitch will get you started with this program idea for older Brownies and up. No experience required! Workshop Leader: Liz Berg Program Focus: B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Sharp scissors for cutting fabric. 424 Glass Etching Learn how to turn plain, ordinary glass items, such as jars, mirrors, and glasses, into beautiful objects suitable to be given as gifts. Workshop Leaders: Martha Bratton and Melina Boedecker Program Focus: J , C, S, AMB D: Daisy Program Focus B: Brownie Program Focus 430 Shrink Art Fun Come shrink and play. Learn to make items that will inspire your troop's creativity and to use in your personal life. Workshop Leaders: Michelle Pooler and Carrie Grothman Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB Items to bring: Bring scissors and a simple design to trace on shrink art sheets. (Design no larger than 2x2.) 431 SWAPS for All SWAPS (Special Whatchamacallit Affectionately Pinned Somewhere) are fun to make and trade. We'll create SWAPS from materials you may already have around the house, and a felt banner to showcase your SWAPS collection! Workshop Leader: Rebecca Scalf Program Focus: D, B, J , C, S, AMB 432 Yoga Pajama Party Learn and practice the top ten yoga poses for a good night's sleep. level, peaceful yoga class will help guide you to calm the nervous system and give you the tools for fighting insomnia. (Pajamas optional) Workshop Leader: Karen Johnson Program Focus: Adult Items to bring: Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, or large towel. Wear cozy clothes. J: Junior Program Focus C: Cadette Program Focus AMB: Ambassador Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 17 This all- S: Senior Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 D: Daisy Program Focus B: Brownie Program Focus J: Junior Program Focus C: Cadette Program Focus AMB: Ambassador Program Focus DISCOVEREE 2016 BROCHURE | PAGE 18 S: Senior Program Focus Thank you for attending Discoveree 2016! 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