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2016–2017
Table of Contents
News and Highlights........................................................................................................................................................................................1–13
The Girl Scout 411.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14–15
Career Exploration Opportunities....................................................................................................................................................................16
Girl Scouting’s Highest Awards......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Program Events/Workshops and Series....................................................................................................................................................18-46
Adult Learning Opportunities..................................................................................................................................................................... 47–55
Girl Scout Dates to Remember
Volunteer Resource Fairs
Upstate Area......................................................................................................................................................................................August 13
Midlands Area.................................................................................................................................................................................. August 27
Fall Product Sale........................................................................................................................................................September 16–October 16
Adult Learning Facilitator Conference........................................................................................................................................ September 17
On Time Girl Scout Registration/Re-registrations Due............................................................................................................September 30
Mountain Magic Weekend................................................................................................................................................................ October 7–9
Back in the Woods................................................................................................................................................................................October 15
Juliette “G.Low” in the Dark Regional Lock-Ins........................................................................................................................ October 28–29
Founder’s Day, aka Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low’s Birthday..........................................................................................................October 31
Statewide Gold Award Centennial Celebration............................................................................................................................. November 4
Annual Business Meeting................................................................................................................................................................November 12
Girl Scout Cookie Program Order Taking Begins.............................................................................................................................. January 6
Cookie Rallies..........................................................................................................................................................................................January 7
Powerful Women Summit (Greenville, Spartanburg, Columbia).................................................................................................. January 28
Cookie Delivery to Customers and Cookie Booth Sales..............................................................................................February 17-March 12
See your Cookie Program Reference Guide or Cookie Gram for other cookie program-related dates.
National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend....................................................................................................................... February 26-February 28
As Girl Scouts across the country raise awareness about the benefits of the largest girl-led business in the country, troop leaders and
parents need to remind girls to have their order card mobile devices ready to take more orders.
World Thinking Day........................................................................................................................................................................... February 22
Girls participate in activities and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 146 other countries.
Girl Scout Birthday (March 12) - And Girl Scout Week..................................................................................................................March 12-18
A whole week celebrating the Girl Scout Movement and specifically commemorating the 104th Anniversary of the first Girl Scout meeting in
the USA on March 12, 1912.
Spring Adult Recognition Nomination Deadlines
Years of Service Pin and Volunteer of Excellence Award............................................................................................................March 17
Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge, Thanks Badge II, and President’s Award............................................................March 17
Council Adult Recognition Celebration and Dinner........................................................................................................................April 29
Midlands Magic Weekend................................................................................................................................................................March 24–26
Early Bird Re-registration Due..............................................................................................................................................................March 31
Summer Camp
Registration Opens.....................................................................................................................................................................December 21
Financial Assistance Requests due (First Round)........................................................................................................................March 21
Financial Assistance Requests due (Second Round).......................................................................................................................April 21
Summer resident and day camping opportunities are published in December.
Girl Scout Leaders’ Day............................................................................................................................................................................ April 22
A day for saying “thank you” to all the Girl Scout volunteers who work as leaders and mentors in partnership with the girls.
Delegate Business Meeting.......................................................................................................................................................................April 15
This is a governance business meeting of the Council that is attended by your service unit’s elected representation. Your service unit
delegate serves as the liaison to your area by representing your feedback on items that they receive a month prior to the meeting. In
addition, your service unit delegate reports on key decisions of the Council and Girl Scouts of the USA such as focus, strategy, property, and
financial direction.
Gold and Silver Award Reception............................................................................................................................................................... May 6
Troop Year End Reports and Troop Leader Reviews Due......................................................................................................................June 16
Great American Solar Eclipse (August 21) and Eyes to the Sky Solar Eclipse Destination.................................................. August 19–22
A Lifetime of Everyday Leadership
Just a few weeks ago, we spent a nice evening with one of our great
Service Unit Teams doing some work around team-building, trustbuilding, and conflict resolution. In one of the first activities we asked
each volunteer to tap into their own personal core values, and in doing
so, it helped this service team identify its collective, overarching value
system. At the end of the exercise, they had identified their three core
values as making a difference, loyalty, and commitment. That was
no surprise. Those core values live in the heart of most volunteers,
and most definitely, our volunteers. But it was when these committed
volunteers wrote their Living Breathing Value Statements using these
three core values that we truly understood the intent and depth of their
commitment. “We will shape girls to be dedicated, caring, open-minded
women.” That thought was at the heart of how they would make a
difference.
And that’s what we are here for, right? We are here to build girls of courage,
confidence, and character to make the world a better place. We do that
by shaping them for a lifetime of everyday leadership. And we are in it for
the long haul. We are here for the girls and for their futures—because their
trajectories pave the road for all of our futures.
Throughout the world, our country, and our region, we are in the midst of
a leadership crisis. Women and girls around the world are regularly either
being locked out of traditional leadership roles or choosing to opt out.
But, at the Girl Scouts, we know there’s a better way. Since 1912, we have
prepared girls and women to empower themselves for a lifetime of everyday
leadership.
Here, girls of all ages and backgrounds are equipped to discover new
experiences, connect with their communities, and take meaningful action—
both big and small. It’s in our DNA. Every day, we step up. We take risks. We
persevere through challenges.
That’s why our girls are Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers and Leaders who can change the world. So this year,
our focus is clear. Want more leaders? It’s simple. We need more G.I.R.L. Scouts.
That starts here, with FOCALPoint. In the pages ahead, you will see that we have, again, doubled programming and
made it available to you for the entire upcoming year. You will find opportunities for our girls that will push them
beyond their perceived limitations. You will find programs that will fill them with knowledge, but also show them
how to apply that knowledge in everyday situations. And then, of course, there’s the fun factor. A dose of fun
makes it easier for girls to let loose, and learn to lead.
Robert Ingersoll said, “we rise by lifting others.” So now that the instrument is in your hands, what road will you
choose to build for our girls this year so that, together, we can build more G.I.R.L. Scouts? We can’t wait to join you
on the journey.
Kim Hutzell
President and CEO
Jes Williams
Chief Operating Officer
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands
No Girl Left Inside
Girl Scouting has a long history of getting girls outdoors. However, parental protectiveness, increased use of technological
devices, and a host of structured activities competing for children’s time have led to girls spending less and less time
outside. Environmental education, the study of the relationships and interactions between dynamic natural and human
systems, is considered to be so important. There’s even a national No Child Left Inside coalition that advocates and
promotes getting kids outside and active and experiencing the wonders of nature. At Girl Scouts of South Carolina —
Mountains to Midlands, we have made getting girls back outside a priority in response to our own findings of She Sees the
Future.
Based on the feedback of the membership that responded, the Board of Directors made a decision to align property
with our program strategies: destination, program match, usage, previous plans, and partnerships. Outdoor adventure
opportunities remain the top choice of girls at every age level. These destinations include superior indoor and outdoor
experiences. All activities align with the Council’s five areas of leadership development: Outdoor Education; the Arts; STEM;
Healthy Living; and Business Enterprise.
As you and your girls are planning the remainder of their activities for this year, we urge you to include at least one
progressive, outdoor experience that will help them learn to empower themselves and help them gain an appreciation
for our natural world. In addition to what our Girl Scout Council is offering through the fall and spring months, there are
numerous other sources and ideas for outdoor fun as close as your backyard or neighborhood park. Check out the program
section of this FOCALPoint, and look into visiting our Council’s outdoor program facilities on our website too. There are
plenty of experiences that do not require specialized equipment or training. Get your girls outdoors! Connect them to the
environment! Expose them to the beauty and intrigue of nature… simply by putting down the phone, and stepping through
the front door.
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The Girl Scout Cookie Program is a Learning
Adventure For All Ages
This year we have added some more exciting digital
components that are modernizing the sales experience.
It’s not too late to take advantage of them. In addition to
girls being able to create their own goal page and set and
track their progress toward meeting their goals online,
they have tools to reach out to prospective customers
online - including the option of COCOdirect where
shipping is included.
In addition to the actual selling, delivering and recordkeeping experiences, are you helping your girls connect
how their individual efforts combine to earn money for
the troop’s treasury and funding the troop’s planned
activities? Are they discussing the cost of their plans,
learning to budget and prioritize?
During the booth sale/direct sale phase, troops have the
option to accept credit card/debit card payments using
a mobile payment account. The specific details can be
found at http://www.gssc-mm.org.
The 2017 SEC Women’s Basketball
Tournament is coming to Greenville!
Girl Scout Day at the SEC Tournament!
March 3, 2017
at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena
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INDIVIDUAL
GIRL PROGRAM
Girls will have the opportunity to join other girls in the
community who are unable to participate in traditional troop
experiences in our Individual Girl Program* (IGP)! IGP will give
individual members the chance to:
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Participate in all product program activities!
Attend Council-sponsored programs and series!
Attend summer camp!
Attend IGP Special Events!
*For details on how to register contact our Customer Experience Team.
Faith-Based Initiative
All Girl Scouts promise “to serve God” and
Girl Scouting encourages girls to grow in faith.
Let’s make the connection through GSSC-MM’s Faith-Based
Initiative.
Faith-based awards include:
• My Promise, My Faith (MPMF) Pin
• Religious Recognition
For more information on MPMF or other Religious Recognitions please contact our
Customer Experience Team
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Celebrating 100 Years
of Changing the World
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Centennial Gold Celebration
November 4, 2016, 6:30 PM
Columbia, SC
Location TBA
Celebrating 100 Years
of Changing the World
Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Gold Award at the once-in-a-lifetime
Centennial Celebration for Girl Scouts across the state of South Carolina! Watch for
the event location to be posted on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GSSCMM and on our
website: www.gssc-mm.org
early bird registration
Must register 75% of your troop for 2017–2018
by March 31, 2017 with at least 5 girls and
2 adults to receive the $.15 per box troop
bonus!
Girl Scout groups are large enough to provide a cooperative
learning environment and small enough to allow development of
individual girls. The following group sizes are recommended:
• Girl Scout Daisies: 5-12 girls
• Girl Scout Brownies: 10-20 girls
• Girl Scout Juniors: 10-25 girls
• Girl Scout Cadettes: 5-25 girls
• Girl Scout Seniors: 5-30 girls
• Girl Scout Ambassadors: 5-30 girls
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Girl Scout Day at the
Greenville Drive
for Girl Scout troops and their families
COMING 2017
Fluor Field at the West End, Greenville
Join us for a day of fun!
Watch for details and don't forget to enter our special
commemmorative patch contest!
Details coming in January 2017.
For more details, see page 42.
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April 3–7, 2017
Camp Mary Elizabeth
Extended care is being offered!
For more details, see page 38.
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Eyes
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Sky
A Once in a Lifetime Destination
In July, Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
was awarded a competitive grant from Girls Scouts of the
USA and NASA to host its first ever DESTINATION! While
details are being finalized we are so excited to give our
Council a preview of the Destination experience.
August 19-22, 2017
Girls will arrive at Camp WaBak by noon on Saturday, August
19 and enjoy a Solar Eclipse-themed picnic lunch on the
beautiful grounds. During the afternoon, girls will work
with SC Engineers, A.K.A., Rocket Scientists, to learn about
the physics of rockets and basic rocketry. They will then
work in teams to construct rockets and launch them into
Space! Following lift-off girls will travel to Roper Mountain
Science Center where they will have the opportunity to visit
the Planetarium and the Daniel Observatory. Here they will
experience the Starry Night Feature Presentation and Live Sky
Talk while viewing the stars!
On Sunday, girls will travel to the Challenger Learning Center
where they will experience life as an Astronaut. They will
test their problem-solving skills as they engage deeper in
robotics, rocketry, and aviation while preparing for their
first Mission. Girls will fly a full Space Mission and fly places
through the flight simulators!
Following their Space Mission, girls will travel to The SC State Museum and
Planetarium where they will use the resources to start preparing for the big
eclipse. The group will participate in four activities, including a special full
dome, digital planetarium show that focuses the types, history and mythology
of eclipses, and the exact forces that align to cause a total solar eclipse. Girls
also will receive a guided tour of the Robert B. Ariail Collection of Historical
Astronomy, which is comprised of one of the finest groups of early American
telescopes in the world. All girls will make their own pinhole eclipse viewers and
explore features of the Sun in the museum’s Boeing Observatory. While in the
observatory girls will use special filtered telescopes to discover features of the
sun!
Day three will focus 100% on preparing for and learning about the 2017 Great
American Solar Eclipse. Teams will build model Solar Eclipses and present
these projects to the rest of the group by demonstrating the science behind
the phenomenon. Groups will also explore how plant and animal life react to
changes that occur during total solar eclipses. Just before lunch the girls will
pack up and start the short hike to the “Solar Eclipse” field. Here they will set up
camp, and prepare to view the solar eclipse in the path of totality! On their last
night at camp, girls will be presented with their own telescope and work with
local Astronomers to learn how to use them as they roll out their sleeping bags
and spend their last night of the Destination under the stars.
Coming soon in eBlast: Details on how to apply!
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Volunteer Resource Fairs
Join us at the Volunteer Resource Fairs! Connect with community resources and gather
ideas for activities and service opportunities that you can share with your girls. Leave
with information that is sure to make for an exciting year with your Girl Scout troop!
Spartanburg
Service Center
Columbia Service Center
Saturday, August 27th
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(drop-in)
Saturday, August 13th
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(drop-in)
Adult Learning Weekends
LEARN. LAUGH. LEAD.
Join other Girl Scout volunteers as you cultivate your creativity, learn tips and strategies
for working with girls, connect with other leaders, explore the outdoors, and enjoy fun
and fellowship! These training weekends are for any adult volunteer – new, experienced,
or anywhere in-between. Options are available to spend the entire weekend or just a
portion of it.
MOUNTAIN MAGIC
—wilderness weekend—
MIDLANDS MAGIC
October 7-9, 2016 — Camp WaBak
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Adult Recognitions
We have amazing, out-of-this-world volunteers serving girls across our 22 counties.
Because of our volunteers, our girls reach for the stars and learn that being a Girl Scout is
awesome. To recognize this dedication and service, there are several ways parents, girls,
and fellow volunteers can say thank you!
Information about our Adult Recognitions can be found on our website under Volunteer,
then Recognitions.
Deadline for Volunteer Recognition Nominations and Endorsements—March 17, 2017
Volunteer Recognition Celebration and Dinner
It’s time to celebrate YOU!
Please join us for an evening to honor your contributions
to our Girl Scout organization.
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Columbia, SC
Location TBA
*Cocktail attire preferred
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Volunteer Experience: Equipping Volunteers for Easy Success
It’s about fit.
Your volunteer position should make good use of your skills and interests – so let us know if you’d like to consider
shifting to a different role that better fits your time constraints, and your skills and interests.
Troop Co-Leaders
Work together to provide a quality Girl Scout Leadership Experience through service to the girls assigned to their troop.
The team structure allows each volunteer to maximize his or her skills as they pertain to troop leadership.
Adult Learning Facilitators
Work with Council staff to train potential and current volunteers as well as provide enrichment opportunities to enhance
the volunteers’ abilities to help girls lead.
Event Volunteers
Help throughout the year at large Council organized activities for
girls which could include STEM events, programming for older
girls, outdoor education, cookie rallies...just to name a few!
Individual Girl Program (IGP) Advisors
Provide quality leadership experience for girls who are not able to
participate in a traditional troop; organize opportunities for these
girls to come together, sell cookies, attend summer camp, and
participated in a yearly Special Event.
Program Volunteers
Share a special skill like outdoor cooking, archery or orienteering
during a Council sponsored event, lead a session at one of
outdoor programs like Core Troop Camp and Back In the Woods,
or run a check-in table at one of our events across the region.
Product Sale Volunteers
Coordinate the product sales for a group of troops in a
geographical area. During the fall it is all about nuts, chocolates,
and magazines. During the winter/spring, it’s all about the
premier business enterprise for girls...the Girl Scout Cookie Sale!
Service Unit Volunteers
Assist with support for adults and programming for girls in a
geographical area.
It’s about having the tools and resources.
• GSSC-MM website – Volunteer tab
• Volunteer Resource Fairs
• FOCALPoint
• Mountain Magic and Midlands Magic Adult Learning Weekends
• Volunteer Essentials
• Online Learning Opportunities
• Safety Activity Checkpoints
Questions? We're here to help!
Sara McCutcheon
Director of Volunteer Experience
smccutcheon@gssc-mm.org
864-208-2700
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Peach Collins
Volunteer Experience Manager
pcollins@gssc-mm.org
864-208-2717
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Lindsey Shealy
Volunteer Experience
and e-Learning Manager
lshealy@gssc-mm.org
803-461-3727
Money-Earning through Product Sales 2016–2017
Product sales are a popular component of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Product sales assist girls in developing their
self-confidence through entrepreneurial and financial literacy activities while simultaneously providing them with the funds to
experience additional adventures. The five important skills that girls “learn by doing” through product sales are goal setting,
decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.
The Council sponsors two product sales annually. Participation is voluntary. All
registered Girl Scouts in grades K5-12 may participate with written permission from
their parents/guardians.
Recruiting capable volunteer help is vital to the success of product sale experiences.
Every troop that participates needs to have computer, financial, and organizational
skills, and be able to help girls have meaningful, age-appropriate learning experiences
during the various aspects of the program. Troop Product Manager position
descriptions for each product sale are located on our website in the Product Sales
section. Registration for the appropriate product sale adult learning session
signifies that your troop is interested in participating in these programs.
2016 Fall Product Sale Program
Dates
Girls take orders for nuts, candy, and/or magazines..................................September 16–October 16
Nuts, candy delivered to Service Unit Fall Product Manager.........................................November 1–3
Girls deliver nuts and candy............................................................................................ November 4–20
Be Brilliant—SHINE ON! is the 2016 Fall Product theme. The program offers activities to help girls
make decisions, exercise their people skills, and manage money so that they reach their goals.
Girls take orders for a variety of candy, nuts, and magazines during September and October, with
delivery in October and November. The 16-item product line includes nuts and candy ranging from
$6–$10 and a broad selection of magazine subscriptions.
Give your troop treasury a jump start. Troops retain:
• $1.00 per nut or candy item ordered (order card or online)
• $2.00 per magazine ordered (paper form or online)
• $2.00 per Reach Out Booklet (correct and complete)
Online ordering for nuts and candy. All sales made through the Online Nut
Store will have no money collection and no delivery of product!
Some of the proceeds from the Fall Product Sale Program are used to support First Aid
Certification for one adult per troop; equipment for Girl Scout facilities; and GSUSA-sponsored
destinations scholarships (up to $500 per girl, per year).
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2017 Cookie Program: 100 Years
of Girl Scouts Selling Cookies
DATES
Initial order begins................................................. January 6
Cookie Rallies.......................................................... January 7
Initial order ends.................................................. January 22
SU/Troop delivery.......................................... February 10-16
Direct/booth sales begin....................................February 17
National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend......... February 24-26
Direct/booth sales end............................................March 12
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is our premier business enterprise activity.
Selling cookies is a tradition that dates back to 1917 when Girl Scouts began selling homebaked cookies to raise money to help their troop and community. Since then, the activity
has grown into an opportunity for girls to practice leadership while earning money for their
team and Council activities.
Girls learn skills they
will carry throughout
their lives and careers:
In addition to the life skills Girl Scouts gain from their hands-on participation, troops earn
money to carry out their troop activities and also help ensure the future of Girl Scouting
in our communities. All revenue generated by the Girl Scout Cookie Program goes directly
to troops or is designated for program services that directly support girls and/or adult
volunteers in our 22-county area. Girls take orders in January; then deliver cookies and
conduct direct sales in February and March. However, girls may continue taking orders
throughout the sale.
Be Unique. Be You! is the theme for the 2017 Girl Scout Cookie
Program. This year’s Girl Scout Cookie Program is a way for girls
to develop financial empowerment skills they will use throughout
their lives. It’s a great way to think about the many ways the
cookie activity yields tangible results in support of the Girl Scout
Leadership Model. It’s easy to see how the skills gained from the
Girl Scout Cookie Program fit right in with Girl Scouting’s Three
Keys to leadership: DISCOVER, CONNECT, and TAKE ACTION.
The product line includes:
✶ Thanks-A-Lots ✶ Lemonades ✶ Shortbread ✶ Thin Mints ✶ Peanut Butter Patties
✶ Carmel deLites ✶ Peanut Butter Sandwiches ✶
For direct/booth sales ONLY: ✶ Trios—Gluten Free cookie ✶
And look for a new cookie, coming this January!
Last year our girls did an amazing job with the new digital cookie system – COCOdirect. All sales made through COCOdirect
have no money collection and no delivery of cookies! COCOdirect makes it easier than ever for girls to connect with their
out-of-town customers who want to help their favorite Girl Scouts be part of the world’s largest girl-led business. We will
continue to expand our digital capabilities, alongside our traditional order card and cookie booth options.
EVERY COOKIE HAS A MISSION: TO HELP GIRLS DO GREAT THINGS.
For additional program links, go to www.abcsmartcookies.com or www.gssc-mm.org or girlscouts.org/program/gscookies
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Don’t Forget to Stop at the
Girlz Gear Shop!
The Girlz Gear Shop is your uniform and Girl Scout gift destination for Girl Scouts of
South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands. We have three convenient locations for all
your shopping needs.
Columbia: (803) 461-3739
130 Pinnacle Pointe Court, Suite 100
Greenville: (864) 770-1248
5 Independence Pointe, Suite 120
Spartanburg: (864) 208-2719
349 East Blackstock Road
Girlz Gear Shop Hours*
Mon: 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tues, Wed. & Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thurs: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thurs. (June & July): 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
1st Sat. of every month: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Open every Sat. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in September, October and May
Closed legal holiday weekends
Closed Sat. in June, July, and August
Closed for inventory June 19–22, 2017
Closed for staff development Nov. 7, 2016, and Feb. 6, May 1, and Aug. 1, 2017
*Shop Hours and dates subject to change, please check eBlast and our website for updates
Get a Glimpse of our Girlz Gear Year!
September: Fall Fashion Frenzy!
October: Juliette “G”Low in the Dark Birthday Party!
November: Gobble! Gobble! Gratitude!
December: Joy to the Girls!
January: Count Down to Cookies!
February: Passport Palooza!
March: Booth Busters!
April: Showers and Flowers!
May: Badge Bananza!
June: Inside Out!
July: S’more Savings!
August: Back to Cool Bash!
Stay Up To “Date” with Girlz Gear through eBlast and find us on the Website:
www.gssc-mm.org. Click on “Council Shop” at the top of the home page!
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The Girl Scout 411
MEMBERSHIP
The cost of becoming a Girl Scout member is $15 per year for girls and adults for the 2016–2017 membership year. Adults
also have the opportunity to become lifetime members for a one-time fee of $375.
Girls and adult volunteers are welcome to join Girl Scouts at any time during the year. Some rejoin each spring when they
register to go to Girl Scout summer camp. Some troops take the fall season off to accommodate busy schedules, and
then launch or re-launch their Girl Scout troop experience in January.
Financial assistance for membership dues is available. Contact your area’s CDM for more details.
Troop leaders may turn in the registration forms and dues they have collected to their service unit’s registration checker,
Community Development Manager (CDM), or regional Girl Scout Service Center. Registration instructions and forms can
be downloaded from our website Forms Directory.
Troops that start in January have several options for participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Your CDM and Service
Unit Cookie Manager can provide details.
Girls are also welcome to join and participate in our summer camping options.
GIRL SCOUT UNIFORMS
Although uniforms are not required, each Girl Scout grade level has one element (tunic, sash, or vest) for the display of
official pins and awards. Uniforms will be required when girls participate in ceremonies or officially represent the Girl
Scout Movement. For girls in kindergarten through 12th grade, the unifying look includes wearing a choice of a tunic, sash,
or vest for displaying official pins and awards, combined with the white polo shirt or their own solid white shirts and khaki
pants or skirts. Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies have a full collection of uniform components available as an alternative to
wearing white shirts and khaki pants or skirts.
The adult uniform consists of a Girl Scout scarf for women and a tie for men, worn with navy blue business attire and the
membership pin.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Girl Scouts is powered by volunteers. Only about 1% of all adult members is paid staff. Help recruit more Girl Scout
volunteers and community partners to Girl Scouting. Direct them to “Volunteer Now” on our website, www.gssc-mm.org,
under the Volunteer tab, then Ways to Volunteer.
The volunteer screening and placement process includes a volunteer application, personal references, and background
check plus two required trainings.
GIRLZ GEAR COUNCIL SHOPS
Girlz Gear is our official Girl Scout merchandise shop – and there’s one in each of our three Girl Scout Service Centers.
See page 13 for the locations and hours. Girlz Gear is your source for uniform components and insignia – including tunics,
sashes, vests, troop numbers, membership pins – and all the national Girl Scout program books, earned awards, and
badges. We also carry a variety of Girl Scout branded products, casual wear, Council-specific merchandise, and gifts. Girlz
Gear accepts payment by cash, personal or troop checks, MasterCard, Visa, and Girlz Gear gift certificates.
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GIRLZ GEAR COUNCIL SHOPS CONTINUED
Parents, families, volunteers, girls—everyone is welcome to visit any of our three locations to check out our current
selection. If you prefer, orders may be placed by phone, fax, or e-mail, for pick-up or delivery.
Contact any Girlz Gear shop for information regarding order placement via e-mail, or see our website for an order form.
Shipping charges apply to delivery orders. Please allow 48 hours notice.
You can connect to Girl Scouts national online shopping site from our website or directly, at
www.girlscoutshop.com/SOUTH-CAROLINA-MOUNTAINS-TO-MIDLANDS-COUNCIL.
WEBSITES
Our website, www.gssc-mm.org, has the most up-to-date information on what’s happening around the Council. Some of
the most popular features are:
• Online volunteer application
• Online registration for Council-sponsored girl events and workshops
• Online registration for adult learning courses
• Forms, conveniently gathered in our Forms Directory
• Girlz Gear, our Council’s Girl Scout shop
• PDF and ePub versions of our primary publications
Many of our service units also maintain a service unit-specific site within the Council’s website. Stay connected through
our Council’s social networks by: liking us on Facebook www.facebook.com/GSSCMM, following us on Twitter or
www.twitter.com/gsscmm, and Instagram @gssc_mm. Check out our videos on YouTube www.youtube.com/
gsscmm. Girl Scouts of the USA’s website is also a very helpful source of information: www.girlscouts.org.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE TEAM - 800.849.4475
The Customer Experience Team can guide you to what you are seeking, answer your questions, and/or refer you to an
appropriate person in or outside of our Girl Scout family. Here are just some of the topics that our Customer Experience
Team is ready to help you with:
• Camp/Program facility availability and reservations
• Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award requirements/forms
• Religious awards
• Questions on Girl Scout policy, safety, and additional insurance
• Approved riding stables, bus and car rental companies, and camp sites
ADULT LEARNING AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Adult learning sessions for volunteers who work with girls in troops, along other role-specific learning opportunities, are
published in FOCALPoint’s Adult Learning section and on our website. Be sure to check our website for adult learning
session options, dates, and cancellations.
Local service unit meetings, which happen at least four times a year and generally monthly, often include an adult learning
component designed to help those who work directly with girls to become more adept. Open communication about
needs, concerns, problems, and ideas will generate helpful involvement, trust, and respect. Ask for assistance from other
volunteers, parents, Council staff, community resource people—and, of course, the girls!
PROGRAM FACILITIES
Our Girl Scout Council offers a wide range of facilities that are available for Girl Scout troop/group outings, such as
camping and outdoor days, and for Council-sponsored events and activities. Reservations can be made up to four months
in advance of the desired usage date. Detailed information about the facilities and their capacities, along with pictures,
rental fees, and the reservation procedure, is located on our website. You may also contact The Customer Experience
Team for more information or visit www.gssc-mm.org.
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Don’t miss these exciting Leadership and
Career Exploration opportunities for older girls!
A brunch connecting forward-thinking teen girls with career women
Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg
January 28, 2017
Meet powerful women in the arts, business, education, industry, healthcare and more.
Learn their secrets of success and find out how they made their dreams reality.
Event is open to all young women, 7th-12th grades
$15 per girl – Registration Deadline: January 3, 2017
Enhance your Powerful Women Summit Experience with one or
more of these events for older girls!
Career Exploration
Leadership
It’s a Girl’s World: Self publishing Workshop:
10/8 Columbia
Speak, Write, Engage Workshop:
9/24 Greenville, 10/1 Columbia
Junior League of Greenville Career Exploration Clinic:
11/19 Greenville
Know It and Show It: Research and Networking Skills:
10/8 and 10/29 Clemson University
If You Brand it, They Will Come: Young Entrepreneur’s
Workshop: 3/18 Columbia, 3/25 Greenville
Meaningful Media: PSA Film-Making Workshop:
10/15 Columbia
CEOlder Girl Spring Break Camp:
4/10-4/11 Greenville, 4/12-4/13 Columbia
It’s a Girl’s World Too: Courage and Confidence Boxing
Workshop: 10/22 Columbia
Summer Job Shadowing Opportunities Fair:
4/15 Columbia, 4/22 Greenville
Oh the Places Girl Scouts Go! Travel Workshop:
12/3 Columbia
Confident Clothes: Dress for Success: 2/25 Columbia
Honorary Legislative Page Program: 3/6 – 3/9 Columbia
**Look for these icons throughout this booklet for Career Exploration (
Leadership (
) experiences for older girls. Presented by:
FOCALPoint
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) and
Girl Scouting’s Highest Awards
Girl Scouts highest awards are integrated with the leadership Journeys. The Award Project emphasizes leadership throughout
the project, community focus, living the Girl Scout Law, sustainability, and attention to impact.
GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouting and is earned individually by Girl Scout
Seniors and Ambassadors. Each girl’s Take Action project must encompass a minimum of 80 hours
to complete the Girl Scout Gold Award. The Gold Award Girl Scout has demonstrated outstanding
accomplishments in the areas of leadership, community service, career planning, and personal development.
Girl Scouts, parents, and advisors are encouraged to register and attend an orientation before submitting
Gold Award proposals.
GIRL SCOUT SILVER AWARD
The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn. Girls may work individually
or in a group of 3-4 to lead a Take Action Project which improves their own lives and their community. This
award has a 50 hour minimum.
GIRL SCOUT BRONZE AWARD
The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn. Working as a group, girls
complete a minimum of 20 hours while leading a Take Action Project to improve the community.
Want To Know More?
Visit our website: http://www.gssc-mm.org/en/about-girl-scouts/highest-awards
Troop Experience and Beyond
Girls can take advantage of what Girl Scouting offers through a variety of participation options. In addition to the activities
that are planned and carried out at the troop level, there are ways for individuals and small groups of girls to participate in Girl
Scouting.
Many of our service units sponsor events locally, giving girls and their families the opportunity to experience a communitybased Girl Scout activity while enjoying the support of a wider network of community volunteers. Most often, information
about these opportunities is provided through troop leaders.
The Council also sponsors a variety of program events, workshops, and series, thanks to the involvement of community
partners and volunteers who share our commitment to girls’ growth and development in ways that foster their leadership
development. Note: Individual girls are welcome to attend alone or with a friend or two. She must attend with an adult,
unless otherwise stated in the description. Earned Cookie Dough may be used for girl program fees.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for any of the Girl Scout events, workshops, or series sessions listed below; or
you would like to explore the feasibility of an additional opportunity for girls that would have appeal beyond the troop, please
contact our Customer Experience Team.
Key to Council-Sponsored Events/Workshops & Series
We have more than 125 events this year for girls to choose from. Look for icons next to the events describing the key themes
that will be explored.
Career Exploration
Leadership
STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)
Healthy Living
Outdoor Adventure
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Program
Events
Registration
Program
Event
Registration
Please check one: q Attending as individual q Attending as Troop
q Troop # ________________________________ Service Unit # _____________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Grade Level(s): q Daisy q Brownie q Junior q Cadette q Senior q Ambassador
Cash ______ Check ______ Debit/Credit Card ______
Primary Adult Contact Name___________________________________________________________________
Date Received: ________________________________
Receipt #: _____________________________________
Amount Received: ______________________________
E-mail Address _______________________________________________________________________________
Date Confirmation Sent: _________________________
Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________________________________________________________
Please return this form and payment to any Girl Scout
Service Center by registration deadline.
State _________ Zip __________________ Phone Day ______________________________________________
130 Pinnacle Point Ct., Suite 100 | Columbia, SC 29223
T 803.782.5133 | F 803.782.0410
Evening ____________________________________ Cell _____________________________________________
Event/Workshop Name _______________________________________________________________________
Date of Event/Workshop ________________________________ Session _____________________________
Attach all Cookie Dough to registration form.
Sister-to-sister transfers will be accepted for sisters living in the same household.
Name(s) of Girl(s) Attending
Put a star next to the names of any non-Girl Scouts
Name(s) of Adult(s) Attending
T-shirt
size
Grade
Yes, I am willing to have a
short volunteer assignment
during the event.
Amount being used
from Cookie Dough
I am interested in having
a volunteer assignment
during the entire event. No
charge. Please provide your
phone # below.
Greenville Service Center
Five Independence Pointe, Suite 120 | Greenville, SC
29615 | T 864.770.1400 | F 864.272.3394
Spartanburg Service Center
349 East Blackstock Rd. | Spartanburg, SC 29301
T 864.576.2514 | F 864.587.7367
Amount Due
Amount
being paid
_____ girls x
$_______ fee
=
$ _________
_____ girls x
$_______ fee
=
$ _________
_____ adults x $_______ fee
=
$ _________
_____ adults @ no fee
=
$ _________
Donation to Help Others
=
$ _________
Total Due
$ _________
Minus Total Cookie Dough
$ _________
Amount Enclosed
$ _________
Please indicate if any of the girl participants or adult volunteers
will need special accommodations:
q Wheelchair accessibility
q Physical assistance
q Dietary Restrictions (describe):
________________________________________________________
Other (describe):
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Photos / videos / recordings of all registrants may be used by Girl Scouts q Yes
q No
List any exceptions _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Make checks payable to: GSSC-MM
If paying by credit/debit card please include the following information:
q Visa q Mastercard
CC# may be called in to the Service Center receptionist.
Credit/Debit Card Account # _______________________________________________ Expiration Date _______________ 3-Digit Code ___________________
Name as it appears on the card ________________________________________ Cardholder Signature ______________________________________________
Cardholder’s Complete Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Program Events/Workshops and Series
Q.
Q. CAN I BRING ALONG AN EXTRA CHILD TO THE EVENT?
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR AN EVENT OR WORKSHOP?
A. No, not unless activity information specifically states
that the event is appropriate for families or nonmembers. Program activities have been designed
specifically for the grade levels indicated.
A. Online: Visit www.gssc-mm.org; click into the event
you want to attend on the Events page. Then simply
follow the directions to register for the activity. The
online registration system cannot accept Cookie Dough.
To redeem Cookie Dough, use a Program Registration
Form. Actual Cookie Dough must be attached to the
registration form. Registration Form: Use the Program
Event Registration form when registering to attend as an
individual or as a troop.
Q.
HOW MANY ADULTS HAVE TO ATTEND THE EVENT?
A. A minimum of two adults should accompany the
troop/group to a program activity unless otherwise
noted. Please confer with the activity’s staff manager
if your group is not able to attend with the adult-togirl supervision ratio (see Safety Activity Checkpoints
or Volunteer Essentials for ratios). We may be able to
provide the necessary adult supervision by utilizing
other adult volunteers.
Q. WHEN AND HOW CAN I REDEEM COOKIE DOUGH
FOR PROGRAM FEES?
A. Cookie Dough may be used for girls’ fees for Councilsponsored programs listed in FOCALPoint, Councilsponsored Girl Scout resident camps and day camps,
GSUSA-sponsored destinations, and Council-sponsored
trips with regional, national, and international itineraries.
It may also be used for Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award
Project expense and to help pay for Girl Scout Lifetime
Membership. Sister-to-sister transfers will be accepted
for sisters living in the same household. Cookie Dough
is issued in $2.50 and $5 increments. Unused value will
not be redeemed for cash nor returned. 2015 Cookie
Dough expires September 30, 2016.
Q. WHAT IS THE RAIN PLAN?
A. For most events and workshops, inclement weather
is not an issue. In the case that an activity is affected,
leaders of troops and parents of individual girls will be
notified by a Council staff person prior to the activity.
Q. HOW WILL I KNOW THAT MY REGISTRATION HAS
BEEN ACCEPTED?
A. When registering online you will receive a confirmation
of registration. This indicates receipt of your registration;
additional confirmation materials will be sent at a
later date. Please add registrar@gssc-mm.org to
your email safe list. For all registrations (online and
paper) a confirmation or “over capacity” notice will be
e-mailed or mailed to the responsible adult once the
event minimum is met. Registration will close when
the maximum capacity is reached or on the ending
registration date (generally three weeks prior to the
event/workshop), whichever comes first. Additional
detailed confirmations may be provided for some
events, which may include information such as driving
directions, a list of things to bring or pack, and any
additional information specific to the activity.
Q. WHAT IF I/WE CAN’T ATTEND AFTER WE HAVE
REGISTERED? CAN I GET A REFUND?
A. The Council and our community partners start planning
long before the date of the actual program. Staff
and volunteers are secured, food and supplies are
purchased, and sometimes other girls are turned away
because you have registered to be there. Refunds will
only be offered in the following circumstances:
• the Council cancels the program event/workshop.
• proof of military or job transfer is provided in
advance.
• participant becomes ill and a doctor’s written notice
is provided that indicates that her
• participation is not recommended. Doctor’s written
notice can be turned in within 30 days of the event.
• your registration cancellation request is received six
weeks prior to the day of the event.
Q. WHAT IF I HAVE PARTICIPANTS WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS?
A. Please let us know if we will need to accommodate
any girl’s or adult’s special needs when you register.
If you have questions, please contact the Customer
Experience Team.
Q. SHOULD WE BRING THE PERMISSION SLIPS AND
HEALTH HISTORY FORMS WITH US?
A.
Yes. Although we will have a First-Aider at the activity,
we ask that an adult attending with your group bring
and keep your troop’s event specific Parent Permission
forms and Health History forms with her/him.
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Program Events/Workshops and Series
Girls Cyber Saturday
“Renewable Energy and Technology”
Core Troop Camp
Enjoy a weekend of camping at Camp WaBak with your troop!
Enjoy a variety of camp activities like arts and crafts, archery,
hiking, and canoeing! Additional self-led activities available.
Meals are provided. To ensure maximum girl attendance,
we ask that each troop only bring as many adults needed
for transportation and ratios according to Safety Activity
Checkpoints.
IT-ology is hosting an event just for girls. Activities will include
circuit building, loading a balance simulation, heat infrared
detection technology, and zero electricity air conditioning
technology. These skills will increase energy efficiency
awareness, learn how technology plays a huge part in helping
consumers in saving energy, and new ideas for renewable
energy technologies. Lunch is provided.
who
when
where
who
when
where
Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors
August 27, 2016; 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Allen University—Willie H Johnson Center
for Educational Excellence
2300 Taylor Street Columbia, SC 29201
Daisy Day at Core Troop Camp
Interested in getting outdoors early in life? Daisies can come
spend the day at WaBak trying out some camp activities.
Lunch is included.
What SUP on Lake Cooley
Get on board with the fastest growing outdoor rec trend! You
will take part in an introductory Stand Up Paddleboarding and
kayaking class on the refreshing waters of Lake Cooley. All
participants must be comfortable in and around the water, and
be able to swim in deep water without assistance. PFDs will be
provided. Minimum of two adults required to run program.
100 Cooley Dock Road, Inman, SC 29349
who
when
where
Daisies
September 17, 2016; 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Camp WaBak
36 Camp WaBak Road, Marietta, SC 29661
fee
$20.00 per girl, $10.00 per adult
registration Opening NOW/Closing August 29, 2016
September 10, 2016; 12:30 PM-3:00 PM
Troop
Lake Cooley
Horse Leaders
fee
NEW! Horses have an amazing way of reading people and
seeking leadership. That’s the way they're programmed,
having a solid leader means safety. Do you want to learn how
to be a leader for a horse on the ground and in the saddle, as
well as your peers and others in your life? Horses are amazing
teachers, come join us for some fabulous learning and horse
time at Camp WaBak with instructors from Dark Horse
Equestrian Center. Come just for the session, or add it on to
your Core Troop Camp experience! Individually registered girls
must attend with an adult.
Individual/Troop
KEY
Career Exploration
who
when
where
Healthy Living
Leadership
Brownies & Juniors
September 17, 2016; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Camp WaBak
fee
Outdoor Adventure
Individual/Troop
STEAM
FOCALPoint
Camp WaBak
Troop
Individual/Troop
September 16, 2016; 7:00 PM-10:00 AM
fee
fee
$15.00 per girl registration Opening NOW/Closing August 8, 2016
who
when
where
Brownies, Juniors & Cadettes
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Horse Leaders
High Adventure in the Upstate:
Younger Girl
NEW! Horses have an amazing way of reading people
and seeking leadership. That’s the way they're programmed,
who
when
where
Spend time with younger girls practicing team building
through low-challenge problem solving experiences. After
working together as a group, encourage one another at the
swing-by-choice giant swing! Individually registered girls
whoJuniors
when
September 24, 2016; 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
whereGOLS
Juniors & Cadettes
fee
registration Opening NOW/Closing September 6, 2016
September 17, 2016; 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Camp WaBak
Individual/Troop
fee
Kayaking the Saluda
Individual/Troop
All equipment is provided in this guided introductory kayaking
adventure. Paddle a stretch of the Saluda in the Midlands
with class I & II rapids. Minimum of two adults required to
attend in order to run program. All participants must be
comfortable in and around the water, and be able to swim in
deep water without assistance. PFDs will be provided.
Trailblazing Weekend
NEW! Looking for a weekend backpacking experience in
the beautiful Pisgah National Forest? Learn the basics of
backpacking led by a field expert. Primitive camping at its
finest! Minimum of two adults required to attend to run
program.
who
when
where
who
when
where
September 24-25, 2016; 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Pisgah National Forest
Specific drop and pick up locations TBD as trip approaches.
September 24, 2016; 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Saluda River
Specific drop and pick up locations TBD as trip approaches.
fee
registration Opening NOW/Closing September 6, 2016 Individual/Troop
fee
registration Opening NOW/Closing September 6, 2016 Creek Stomping Good Time
Individual/Troop
Pack a picnic to go with your outdoor adventure at Paris
Mountain State Park. Learn about the life cycles of different
critters living in the pond and lake. Price includes state park
admission, so stick around and take a hike around the lake
with your Girl Scout friends! (Very limited parking available —
carpooling strongly advised.)
High Adventure in the Upstate:
Older Girl
Spend time with older girls practicing team building through
low-challenge problem solving experiences. Then take on
the TreeTop High Adventure Course: seven challenging high
elements and a zipline! Individually registered girls must
attend with an adult.
whoBrownies
when
September 24, 2016; 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
where
Paris Mountain State Park
who
when
September 24, 2016; 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
whereGOLS
270 Wheeling Circle, Glendale, SC 29346
2401 State Park Road,
Greenville, SC 29609
fee
fee
registration Opening NOW/Closing September 6, 2016 Troop
Individual/Troop
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Yo-Yo-Yoga!
Girls Go Tech: Thrill Builders
Girl Scouts will be introduced to yoga poses and breathing
techniques. Yoga mats will be provided. Individually
registered girls must attend with an adult.
Find your inner creativity as you learn about simple
machines in all sorts of everyday products through hands-on
investigations. Play the role of Engineer as you explore the
wacky world of science. Bring your own lunch! Individually
who
when
where
Daisies, Brownies & Juniors
September 24, 2016; 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
who
when
where
Greenville Yoga
10 West Stone Ave.
fee
Girl Scouts will learn basic breathing techniques for stress
reduction and will get to practice common yoga poses to
build strength and flexibility. Yoga mats will be provided.
Individually registered girls must attend with an adult.
Core Troop Camp
Checkpoints.
September 24, 2016; 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Greenville Yoga
10 West Stone Ave.
fee
Individual/Troop
Speak, Write, Engage, Comm Bureau
where
Camp WaBak
September 30-October 2, 2016;
7:00 PM-10:00 AM
Troop
Interested in getting outdoors early in life? Daisies can come
spend the day at WaBak trying out some camp activities.
Lunch is included.
(Grades 8-12)
who
when
where
September 24, 2016; 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Limestone College
25 Woods Lake Rd. Suite 601,
Daisies
October 1, 2016;9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Camp WaBak
fee
fee
$5.00 per girl
Troop
Individual
FOCALPoint
who
when
fee
Get prepared to tell your story and your Girl Scout story.
Girls who attend the workshop will participate in 3 sessions
designed to grow their online and in-person communication
skills. This workshop will be facilitated by Council staff. Girls
who participate will have the opportunity to join the M2M
Comm Bureau and help share about our Girl Scouts Council
with the community.
when
where
330 East Blackstock Road,
Spartanburg, SC
Individual/Troop
Zen Yoga
who
September 24, 2016; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
fee
Individual/Troop
who
when
where
Juniors & Cadettes
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Horse Leaders
Speak, Write, Engage, Comm Bureau
Get prepared to tell your story and your Girl Scout story.
Girls who attend the workshop will participate in 3 sessions
designed to grow their online and in-person communication
skills. This workshop will be facilitated by Council staff. Girls
who participate will have the opportunity to join the M2M
Comm Bureau and help share about our Girl Scouts Council
with the community.
who
when
where
Brownies & Juniors
October 1, 2016; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Camp WaBak
who
(Grades 8-12)
when
where
October 1, 2016; 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Limestone College
400 Arbor Lake Dr #800,
Columbia, SC 29223
fee
$5.00 per girl
fee
Individual
Individual/Troop
Horse Leaders
who
when
where
Juniors & Cadettes
October 1, 2016; 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Home Scientist
Camp WaBak
Girls will put their goggles on to become a scientist for a day.
You will learn that science is all around you and me, even
at home. Lunch, which is included, will start your adventure
followed by your workshop! Your day doesn’t have to end
when the program does - explore the museum (admission
included in program fee). Museum opens at 9:00am and
closes at 5:00pm. *Limit 2 adult chaperones per troop to
participate in the workshop, but more are welcome for the
day. Brownies will be able meet some of the requirements
for the Home Scientist badge through hands-on activities in
our hour-long workshop. Individually registered girls must
fee
Individual/Troop
who
when
where
Brownies
October 1, 2016; 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
300 College Street, Greenville, SC 29601
fee
Individual/Troop
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Detectives
Mobi-Rec Sports Sampler
Girls will start their adventure when they put their
detective hat on, follow clues, and discover facts to solve a
mystery. Lunch will follow the workshop, which is included!
Your day doesn’t have to end when the program does explore the museum (admission included in program fee).
Museum opens at 9:00am and closes at 5:00pm. *Limit 2
adult chaperones per troop to participate in the workshop,
but more are welcome for the day. Juniors will be able meet
some of the requirements for the Detective badge through
hands-on activities in our hour-long workshop. Individually
Girl Scouts will be able to sample a variety of sports thanks
to Greenville Parks and Rec while visiting one of Greenville’s
many parks! What a great way to get outdoors and have
some fun with other girls. Individually registered girls must
who
when
where
who
when
where
Gower Park
24 Evelyn Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601
Individual/Troop
Mobi-Rec Team Builder
Does your troop need help learning to work together? Sign
them up for this teambuilding program hosted by Greenville
Parks and Rec! Individually registered girls must attend with
an adult.
Individual/Troop
who
when
where
Girl Scouts of South Carolina Day
at USC – Volleyball
Gamecock Volleyball vs. Kentucky! Gather your troop for
a special day at USC. Your girls will have the chance to be
involved in the game from start to finish and will be able to
attend a private post match clinic with the women’s volleyball
team! Individually registered girls must attend with an adult.
October 8, 2016; 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Gower Park
24 Evelyn Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601
Individual/Troop
Daisies, Brownies, Juniors & Cadettes
October 2, 2016; 1:30 PM
A Girl’s Guide to Self-Publishing
Carolina Volleyball Center
1051 Blossom Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Sarra Cannon, bestselling author of the young adult
series The Shadow Demons Saga, for an introduction to selfpublishing. Learn the differences between self-publishing
and traditional publishing, how to get started, the editing
and design process, marketing, and more! This program is a
great opportunity for girls interested in sharing their Silver
or Gold Award projects with a broader audience, or who are
interested in learning about publishing their creative writing
and photography. This is a girls-only event!
Individual/Troop
Tyger River Excursion
Come kayak a 3.5 mile stretch of the Tyger River with few
areas of rapids to test your paddling skills. Transportation
is not provided, and pick up arrangements must be made
at for the end of the excursion. All participants must be
comfortable in and around the water, and be able to swim
in deep water without assistance. PFDs will be provided.
Minimum of 2 adults required to attend for trip to run.
who
when
where
October 8, 2016; 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Richland Library
1431 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201
fee
$5.00 per girl
October 8, 2016; 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Individual
Tyger River
3100 Walnut Grove Lane,
Roebuck, SC 29376
fee
Individual/Troop
FOCALPoint
Juniors
fee
fee
who
when
where
October 8, 2016; 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
fee
fee
who
when
where
Brownies
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Know It and Show It: Research
and Networking Skills for Girls
A Day at Roper Mountain!
Girl Scouts will have a jammed packed day at
the mountain when they get to take part in Superhero
Science activities! Explore the science behind superheroes
and unlock the secrets of their incredible powers! This event
includes hands on activities, stage shows, animal encounters,
and much more! When the park closes, Girl Scouts will stay
and have a special showing of Discovery Channels’ Journey
to the Moon. Dinner will be provided, along with table
top activities for Girl Scouts to enjoy while waiting for the
“International Observe the Moon Night” activities to begin.
Everyone will need to bring a lunch. Individually registered
girls must attend with an adult.
This two-part series is perfect for girls working towards
Gold Award or who are interested in exploring various ways
to discover new information through fun and engaging
resource methods. In session one, girls will use equipment
and resources in Clemson University’s state-of-the-art Watts
Family Innovation Center to investigate important national and
global issues relevant to girls. In the following session girls
will participate in an interactive workshop that allows them
to practice using research to network and build connections
locally and outside of their communities. Girls will participate
in role playing exercises and hear from communication experts
on the best verbal and non-verbal communication strategies
for meeting new people and establishing relationships.
who
when
Seniors & Ambassadors
where
Watts Family Innovation Center
Clemson University
405 N Palmetto Blvd, Clemson, SC 29631
who
when
where
October 8, 2016; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM – Part 1
and October 29, 2016; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM – Part 2
Girl Scouts of South Carolina Day
at USC-Soccer
Gamecock soccer vs. Arkansas! Gather your troop for a
special day at USC. Your girls will have the chance to be
involved in the game from start to finish and will be able to
attend a private post match clinic with the women’s soccer
team! Individually registered girls must attend with an adult.
Getting to Know Nuclear Series
In this two part series, Girl Scouts will participate in handson activities to learn the basics of nuclear science, discover
careers in nuclear science, and about famous females who
have contributed to the field. Girls will be working alongside
students from the Department of Chemical and Bimolecular
Engineering to complete the requirements to earn the
“Getting to Know Nuclear” patch if you complete Part A and B.
when
where
October 8, 2016; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
who
when
where
October 9, 2016; 2:00 PM
Stone Stadium
1300 Whaley Street, Columbia, SC 29205
fee
Individual/Troop
Legislative Page Program —
Interest Webinar
Earle Hall - Clemson University
Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634
Interested in participating in the Honorary Legislative Page
Program? Join this webinar to learn everything you need to
know about the application and selection process and the
experience. Read more about the page program on page 44.
fee
Individual/Troop
Part B
when
where
Roper Mountain Science Center
402 Roper Mountain Road,
Individual/Troop
Individual
Juniors & Cadettes
October 8, 2016; 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
fee
fee
$5.00 per girl
who
Part A
All Girl Scouts
who
when
October 13, 2016; 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
where
Online at your place
fee
None
October 22, 2016; 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Duke Energy’s World of Energy
7812 Rochester Hwy, Seneca, SC 29672
fee
registration Opening NOW/Closing October 3, 2016
Individual
Individual/Troop
25
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Back in the Woods
Meaningful Media: PSA Film-making
Workshop
At this exciting event for Girl Scout Brownies and
Juniors, a variety of traditional and non-traditional outdoor
activities are offered. Possibilities may include: geocaching,
fire building, rock climbing, crafts, horse care, and more!
More details will be included in the confirmation packet,
including activity requests forms. This event is made
possible by a generous donation from a great friend of Girl
Scouts. Lunch is included in the event fee. For maximum girl
attendance and participation, we ask that each troop only
register enough adults necessary for transportation and
ratios, per Safety Activity Checkpoints.
who
when
where
Girls will combine creativity with passion for issues that
matter to them in this interactive film-making workshop.
In this session, girls learn all about equipment, creating a
story line, and editing public service announcements. This
is a great opportunity for girls working toward Silver or Gold
Award projects.
who
when
where
Brownies & Juniors
Camp Mary Elizabeth
330 Scout Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Cemetery Hunt
This program will explore the history of a historic downtown
cemetery in Columbia. Girl Scouts will receive a tour of the
cemetery to learn about famous individuals buried there,
interesting stories of events associated with the cemeteries,
and the iconography of symbols on gravestones. Girl Scouts
will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities,
such as grave rubbings. Individually registered girls must
High Adventure in the Midlands:
Older Girl
Reach new heights with other older Girl Scouts at this high
adventure program! Work together and build trust through
ground initiatives, and then head over to The Odyssey - a
teambuilding high adventure course that ends with a zipline!
who
when
where
October 15, 2016; 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Heathwood Hall: PEAK
3000 S Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29201
Brownies & Juniors
October 15, 2016; 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Historic Columbia
1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
fee
fee
Individual/Troop
Individual/Troop
Glow Tales - A Black Light Puppet
Extravaganza and more!
Younger Girl
Girl Scouts will start their evening with a 45 minute show of
three short tales; Charlie and the Big Splash, Benjamin Bee’s
Secret Wish, and Rosie Bloom’s Dreams. These short tales
are told through black light puppetry, storytelling and music perfect to create a magical theatre experience. After the show,
girls will participate in Puppets and Masks and MakeUp Oh My!
These will be hands on activities and demonstrations that will
give you a behind-the-scenes peek at the magic of theatre.
Reach new heights with other younger Girl Scouts at this high
ground initiatives, and then head over to the 35’ swing-bychoice giant swing! Individually registered girls must attend
with an adult.
Brownies & Juniors
October 15, 2016; 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
who
when
where
fee
Daisies, Brownies, & Juniors
October 15, 2016; 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
SCCT’s 2nd Stage
153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
fee
Individual/Troop
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The Nick
1607 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Individual
Troop
who
when
where
October 15, 2016; 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
fee
$20.00 per girl
October 15, 2016; 9:30 AM-3:15 PM
fee
who
when
where
Cadettes & Seniors
Individual/Troop
26
Destinations Interest Webinar
Juliette “G.Low” in the Dark Lock In
Each year, Girl Scouts from around the country have the
opportunity to travel and explore new places while making
new friends and gaining new experiences. This webinar
will help parents and girls understand the application and
selection process for Girl Scouts Destinations. Also, learn
more about resources available to help fund Destinations.
Make plans to celebrate the birthday of Girl Scouts founder,
Juliette Gordon Low, at an awesome G.Low in the Dark
Lock In. Bring a friend along with you to light up the night
with food, games, crafts and whole lot more! Individually
who
Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors
when
October 20, 2016; 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
where
Online at your place
fee
None
October 28-29, 2016; TBD
who
when
where
All Girl Scouts
fee
$10 or bring a non-Girl Scout friend
for free entry
Will be offered at multiple locations in three
regions. More information to come! registration Opening NOW/Closing October 10, 2016
Individual
Individual/Troop
It’s a Girl’s World (Too):
Courage & Confidence
Boxing Workshop
Core Troop Camp
Girls box too! Join us at a woman-owned fitness facility
to learn how boxing is a great work out and helps to build
courage, confidence, and self-discipline in women and girls.
Girls participate in a fun workout while learning the basics of
this classic sport.
Checkpoints.
who
when
where
who
when
where
October 22, 2016; 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
Main Event Boxing Fitness Center
201 Columbia Mall Blvd Suite 169,
Columbia, SC 29223
November 4-6, 2016; 7:00 PM-10:00 AM
Camp WaBak
fee
registration Opening September 14, 2016/
fee
$7.00 per girl
Closing October 17, 2016
Troop
Individual
Girls to the Rescue
Using design ingenuity and engineering, girls address
challenges they might encounter in the great outdoors.
When electrical power, food, and a clean water source are
unavailable, girls design water filters, wind-powered cranks, a
message-carrying car, and safe shelter. Bring your own lunch!
Interested in getting outdoors early in life? Daisies can
come spend the day at WaBak trying out some camp
activities. Lunch is included
who
when
where
who
when
where
Juniors & Cadettes
October 22, 2016; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Daisies
November 5, 2016; 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Camp WaBak
fee
130 Pinnacle Point Court,
Columbia, SC 29223
Troop
fee
Individual/Troop
27
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Horse Leaders
Yogalicious
Girl Scouts will be introduced to yoga and then will blend up
three different kinds of smoothies to taste! Yoga mats will
be provided. Individually registered girls must attend with an
adult.
who
when
where
fee
who
when
where
Brownies & Juniors
November 5, 2016; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
November 5, 2016; 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Coco Yoga
1044 Wildwood Centre Dr.
Columbia, SC 29229
Individual/Troop
Camp WaBak
fee
Yogalicious Plus
Individual/Troop
Girl Scouts will practice yoga for an hour and then create
three different kinds of smoothies to taste! Yoga mats will
be provided. Individually registered girls must attend with an
adult.
Horse Leaders
who
when
where
who
when
where
Daisies, Brownies & Juniors
November 5, 2016; 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Coco Yoga
1044 Wildwood Centre Dr.
Columbia, SC 29229
fee
Individual/Troop
Juniors & Cadettes
November 5, 2016; 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Mini Chefs A
Camp WaBak
Girl Scouts will be introduced to cooking techniques and
will learn how to make mac n’ cheese and quesadillas!
fee
who
when
where
Individual/Troop
Daisies
November 5, 2016; 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Plate 108
108 E Poinsett St., Greer, SC 29651
fee
Individual/Troop
FOCALPoint
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Mini Chefs B
Brunch Masters A
Girl Scouts will be introduced to cooking techniques and
will learn how to make mac n’ cheese and quesadillas!
Girl Scout Juniors will learn about the importance of brunch,
will make four different items and will taste a variety of foods
in this hands-on cooking class! Individually registered girls
whoDaisies
when
November 5, 2016; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
where
Plate 108
whoJuniors
when
November 12, 2016; 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
where
Columbia’s Cooking - Discovery I Building
fee
fee
Individual/Troop
Individual/Troop
Insectigations
Brunch Masters B
Whether they creep, crawl, flutter, or fly, all insects have
some things in common. Using nets and bug jars, participants
will get a hands on experience to learn about what makes
the bugs unique! Price includes state park admission, so
bring a picnic and enjoy a day at Sesquicentennial State Park.
(Very limited parking available - carpooling strongly advised).
who
when
where
Girl Scout Juniors will learn about the importance of brunch,
will make four different items and will taste a variety of foods
in this hands-on cooking class! Individually registered girls
whoJuniors
when
November 12, 2016;1:00 PM-3:00 PM
where
Brownies & Juniors
November 12, 2016; 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Sesquicentennial State Park
9564 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC 29223
915 Green St., Columbia, SC 29208
fee
fee
Individual/Troop
Individual/Troop
Girls Go To Mars - Mission A
Girl Scouts will participate in investigative activities that
begins with an overview of our inner Solar System. Girls
will explore the planetary histories of Venus, Earth, and
Mars, conduct experiments to examine the greenhouse
effect on Earth, and link the “Girls Go To Mars” patch to the
Cadette leadership journey, Breathe: It’s Your Planet--Love
It! through the Air Care Team Take Action Plan development.
These activities have been put together with NASA’s MAVEN
Mission and SETI Institute in collaboration with Girl Scouts of
Northern California. Girls will need to complete both Mission
A and B to receive the Girls Go To Mars patch. Bring your own
lunch! Individually registered girls must attend with an adult.
Brilliant Breakfasts
Girl Scout Juniors will learn from the pros how to make
French toast, omelets, croissants and smoothies in this
jam-packed cooking class! Individually registered girls must
whoJuniors
when
November 12, 2016; 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
where
Cooks Station
659 South Main Street,
Greenville, SC, 29601
who
when
where
fee
Individual
Girl Scout Cadettes
November 12, 2016; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Spartanburg, SC
fee
Individual/Troop
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Girl Scout Naturalist Night
Snooze at the Zoo
Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes will be able to
meet some requirements towards their Naturalist Badges!
Brownies will see bugs in action at The Children’s Museum,
Juniors will explore flowers and talk to a professional, and
Cadettes will explore the world of trees and design their own.
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate will help Girl Scouts
meet some of the requirements towards their badges. Badges
are not included in the overnight. Individually registered girls
See the zoo in a different light with an overnight that
includes behind-the-scenes visits, animal encounters,
crafts, games, and a flashlight safari! The overnight includes
Saturday dinner and late night snack, Sunday breakfast,
and admission to the zoo on Sunday when the overnight is
finished. Each troop must provide adequate supervision for
their participants.
who
when
where
who
when
where
November 12-13, 2016; 6:30 PM-8:00 AM
November 19-20, 2016; 3:30 PM-9:00 AM
Greenville Zoo
150 Cleveland Park Drive,
fee
fee
Meet the Author “Clementine”
by Sarah Penny Packer
Junior League of Greenville
Career Exploration Clinic
The Daisy Power Project has partnered
with the Richland County Library to
offer this exciting opportunity to meet
Sarah Penny Packer, the author of the
Clementine series. This series is very
popular with our Daisy’s. Participants
will receive a signed copy of the books
entitled “Friend of the Week” from the
Clementine Series.
This Career Exploration Event is the perfect primer for
our annual Powerful Women Summit. Girls who attend
will explore various careers, hear from professionals, and
participate in hands-on professional development activities.
This event also features a “Dress for Success” component.
Girls who attend will have the opportunity to shop for
professional attire in the Junior League’s Nearly New Shop.
Troop
Individual/Troop
who
when
where
who
Daisies
when
where
November 13, 2016; 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Richland Main Library
1431 Assembly St., Columbia SC 29201
(Grades 7-12)
November 19, 2016; 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Junior League of Greenville, Inc.
118 Greenacre Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
fee
$10.00 per girl, registration Opening September 14, 2016/
fee
Individual
Individual/Troop
4-H Snaps and DNA Fun
Midlands Outdoor Skills
Looking to hone in on your outdoor skill? Pack a lunch and
come enjoy four outdoor activities in the Midlands: boating,
archery, orienteering, and fire building! Individually registered
It’s electric! Learn the basic components of a circuit, and
make light, sound, and motion with snap circuits! Then you
will isolate DNA from fruit and get more in touch with DNA!
Bring your lunch to enjoy during your adventure!
who
when
where
who
when
where
Juniors & Cadettes
November 19, 2016; 9:15 AM-3:30 PM
fee
November 19, 2016; 11:00 AM-1:30 PM
Camp Mary Elizabeth Program Center
330 Scout Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29301
fee
Individual/Troop
FOCALPoint
Juniors & Cadettes
Individual/Troop
30
Discover Scuba
Oh the Places Girl Scouts Go!:
Travel Workshop
Interested in scuba, but not quite ready to take the
plunge in open water? This experience is a great way to
discover something new. Participants will be assigned a group
time, and have approximately 1 hour of dive time in an on-site
pool. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult.
who
when
where
Girl Scouts Destinations are a really big deal! Girls interested
in travelling through Girl Scouts opportunities or on their own
will love this workshop! Girls will tour the airport and learn
all about the day-to-day systems that make flying possible.
They’ll also learn various careers in the airline industry and
hear travel best practices from a travel agent. Individually
December 3, 2016; 12:30 PM-TBD, time will vary based on number of participants
who
when
where
The Scuba Shop
333 Whitney Road, Spartanburg, SC 20303
fee
registration Opening October 12, 2016/
Closing November 14, 2016
Individual/Troop
4-H Forensic Detective Academy I
Learn what it takes to be a forensic detective! Analyze mystery
powders; build a lie detector, and more! Bring your own lunch!
who
when
where
December 3-4, 2016; 6:45 PM-9:00 AM
Riverbanks Zoo
500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC 29210
December 3, 2016; 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Columbia, SC 29223
Individual/Troop
Troop
Cinderella and Behind the Scenes
Dance Sampler
The holidays have arrived, and with them the anticipated
Royal Ball! Cinderella’s cruel Stepmother and Stepsisters
are plotting to win the heart of The Prince, but a spunky and
barefoot servant girl may just become the belle of the ball.
This swashbuckling Cinderella just needs a little help from
her Fairy Godmother and one ratty Footman to find her happy
ending. After the show you will have a behind the scenes tour
and stage makeup session. Individually registered girls must
Girl Scouts will sample a variety of dance styles and will learn
new skills and techniques that they can show off at the next
troop get together! Sign your girls up today to hold their spot!
A fun patch is included in the price. Individually registered
Juniors & Cadettes
fee
fee
who
when
where
Columbia Airport
3250 Airport Blvd,
West Columbia, SC 29170
Individual
Celebrate the season with your troop with an overnight at
Riverbanks Zoo! Meet animal friends up close and learn
about their special winter-adaptations. Take a peek behindthe-scenes and be dazzled by the holiday lights! Program fee
includes a light breakfast and admission into the zoo Sunday
morning. Each troop must provide adequate supervision for
their participants.
December 3, 2016; 10:00 AM-1:30 PM
fee
Lights Before Christmas at
Riverbanks Zoo Overnight
who
when
where
Daisies
December 3, 2016; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
who
when
where
Ballet Spartanburg
200 East Saint John Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
fee
All Girl Scouts
December 3, 2016; 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Columbia Children’s Theatre
2nd Floor, Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
fee
Individual/Troop
Individual/Troop
31
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Rock Climbing Clinic:
Younger Girl
Cinderella and Behind the Scenes
Come scale the walls of Mountain Goat Indoor Climbing
Gym at this intro to rock climbing clinic. Participants will
receive 30 minutes of instruction and 1.5 hours of climb time,
learning the basics of climbing technique and fundamentals
of climbing and bouldering safety. Program fee includes
equipment rental, and instruction. Parents can become belay
certified for free! Individually registered girls must attend
with an adult.
The holidays have arrived, and with them the anticipated
Royal Ball! Cinderella’s cruel Stepmother and Stepsisters
are plotting to win the heart of The Prince, but a spunky and
barefoot servant girl may just become the belle of the ball.
This swashbuckling Cinderella just needs a little help from
her Fairy Godmother and one ratty Footman to find her happy
ending. After the show you will have a behind the scenes tour,
and stage makeup session. Individually registered girls must
who
when
where
who
when
where
Brownies & Juniors
December 10, 2016; 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mountain Goat Climbing
61 Byrdland Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
fee
Columbia Children’s Theatre
2nd Floor, Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
Individual/Troop
Rock Climbing Clinic:
Older Girl
Historic Holidays
Tour historic houses decorated for the holidays and learn
how families in Columbia celebrated this season throughout
the 19th century. A Victorian Santa Claus will visit with Girl
Scouts and listen to those holiday gift requests! Girls can also
make a holiday craft and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies.
This is the perfect way to start off the holiday season!
Come scale the walls of Mountain Goat Indoor Climbing
Gym at this intro to rock climbing clinic. Participants will
receive 30 minutes of instruction and 1.5 hours of climb time,
learning the basics of climbing technique and fundamentals
of climbing and bouldering safety. Program fee includes
equipment rental, and instruction. Parents can become belay
certified for free! Individually registered girls must attend
with an adult.
December 10, 2016; 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
fee
Individual/Troop
who
when
where
All Girl Scouts
who
when
where
December 10, 2016; 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Mountain Goat Climbing
61 Byrdland Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
December 10, 2016; 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Historic Columbia
fee
fee
Individual/Troop
Individual/Troop
KEY
Career Exploration
Healthy Living
Leadership
Outdoor Adventure
STEAM
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Girls Go To Mars - Mission B
Snack Attack! A
begin with an overview of our inner Solar System. Girls
Girl Scout Brownies will work towards their Snack badge
with the help of a professional chef! Girls will learn to make a
savory snack and a snack for energy! Individually registered
whoBrownies
when
January 14, 2017; 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
where
Plate 108
fee
registration Opening November 9, 2016/
Closing January 3, 2017
Individual/Troop
whoCadettes
when
December 10, 2016; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
where
Snack Attack! B
Columbia, SC 29223
Girl Scout Brownies will work towards their Snack badge
with the help of a professional chef! Girls will learn to make a
savory snack and a snack for energy! Individually registered
fee
Individual/Troop
whoBrownies
when
January 14, 2017; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
where
Plate 108
S’more Than Cookies (Cookie Rallies)
Girls learn the importance of cookies and how they impact
the Girl Scout program, which is so much “s’more” than
a cookie program! We want to have an amazing camping
experience. Who says you need to go outside to make this
happen? We have everything you need to create an indoor
campsite, including activities like making your own campfire,
stargazing fun, origami stars, build a s’more challenge, and so
much more! Come see the new cookie and be ready to set
your goals for a successful cookie season!
who
when
where
fee
fee
Individual/Troop
Let’s Get Moving: Girl Sports
at Wofford College
Come get active and have fun at Wofford College as your girls
sample four sports and learn from Terrier student-athletes!
After the program, you will be able to attend the Terriers
basketball game for FREE! Individually registered girls must
All Girl Scouts
January 7, 2017; TBD
Will be offered at multiple locations in three regions. More
information to come! who
when
where
$5.00 per girl,
$2.00 per adult
registration Opening October 12,
2016/Closing December 12, 2016
Individual/Troop
January 28, 2017; 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wofford College
429 North Church Street
fee
Individual/Troop
33
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Powerful Women Summit
Naturally Sensational
The Powerful Women Summit offers teen girls “facetime”
with successful women who represent a variety of careers
including engineering, news media, entertainment, education,
medicine, law, the arts, and more. Following a light meal,
the Powerful Women rotate through tables for Q & A and
discussion. Dress for business success – as if you are on a
job interview. Non-Girl Scouts welcome. GIRLS ONLY EVENT.
Explore nature in the park using tools you have
with you already - your senses! Participants will become
more aware of the natural environment by doing several
hands-on activities as well as hiking through part of the
park’s trail system. State park admission is included in
program fee, so pack a lunch and come enjoy a day at
the Sesqui! Parking is very limited - carpooling is strongly
encouraged. Each troop must provide adequate registered
adult supervision for participants.
who
when
where
January 28, 2017; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
whoDaisies
when
February 25, 2017; 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
where
Sesquicentennial State Park
Capital City Club
1201 Main St. Suite 2500, Columbia, SC 29201
Michelin North America
One Parkway South, Greenville, SC 29615
Spartanburg Location TBD
fee
registration Opening December 14, 2016/
fee
$15.00 per girl registration Opening November 9, 2016/
Closing February 6, 2017
Troop
Individual
Friends of the Forest
During a walk around Lake Placid, participants will conduct
field investigations to observe and explore the natural
forest ecosystem of Paris Mountain State Park. Learn about
relationships between biotic and abiotic factors while identifying
populations, roles of organisms, and limiting factors. Pack a
picnic, because park admission is included in the program
fee. Parking is very limited - carpooling is strongly encouraged.
Archaeology Fun
Learn how archaeologists determine what people ate, tools
they used, objects they owned, and even where previous
buildings were built. Girl Scouts will explore the footprints of
buildings that once stood on the site and interact with the
artifacts discovered in archaeological digs. Girl Scouts will
participate in several hands-on activities including pottery
refit, archaeology dig boxes, and even see an open dig site!
who
when
who
when
where
9564 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC 29223
whoJuniors
when
February 25, 2017; 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
where
Paris Mountain State Park
Brownies & Juniors
February 4, 2017; 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Cadettes & Seniors
February 4, 2017; 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
2401 State Park Road,
fee
Historic Columbia Mann-Simons site
1403 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Individual/Troop
fee
Confident Clothes - A Fashion
Seminar for High Schoolers
Individual/Troop
Make a lasting impression! At this event girls will gain tips and
best practices for building a professional wardrobe. An expert
will share best practices for dressing appropriately while
creating ensembles that reflect your unique personality.
who
when
February 25, 2017; 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
where
TBD Downtown Columbia, SC
fee
FOCALPoint
Individual
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WISE-Up
High Adventure in Upstate: Younger Girl
Celebrating National Engineering Week at Clemson
University with young women from the Women in Science and
Engineering (W.I.S.E.) program. Whether you love science, or
you’re not sure if it is right for you, you will have the opportunity
to explore the wide variety of science and engineering fields
through hands-on activities. Lunch is included.
Spend time with younger girls practicing team building
through low-challenge problem solving experiences. After
working together as a group, encourage one another at the
swing-by-choice giant swing! Individually registered girls
who
when
where
whoJuniors
when
Spring TBD; 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
whereGOLS
February 25, 2017; 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634
fee
fee
Individual/Troop
Individual/Troop
2017 SEC Women’s Basketball
Tournament!
Meet the Author “A Song So Sweet”
by Kimberly Dixon
The 2017 Southeastern Conference Women’s basketball
tournament is coming to Greenville, South Carolina and Girl
Scouts are invited! Stay tuned for more details!
Kimberly Dixon is a local artist in South
Carolina. Join us for a morning of fun as
Ms. Dixon engages the girls in story time
as they learn all about becoming an
author and developing a love for reading.
Each participant will receive a signed
copy of the book.
who
when
where
whoDaisies
when
February 25, 2017; 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
where Columbia Service Center
All Girl Scouts
March 3, 2017; TBD
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
650 N. Academy Street, Greenville, SC 29601
fee
TBD per girl, TBD per adult
registration Opening January 11, 2017/
Individual/Troop
130 Pinnacle Point Court, Columbia, SC
fee
Girls Go To Mars - Mission A
Individual/Troop
begin with an overview of our inner Solar System. Girls
High Adventure in Upstate:
Older Girl
Spend time with older girls practicing team building through
low-challenge problem solving experiences. Then take on
the TreeTop High Adventure Course: seven challenging high
elements and a zipline! Individually registered girls must
who
when
Spring TBD; 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
whereGOLS
who
when
where
fee
Juniors, Cadettes
March 4, 2017; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Columbia, SC 29223
fee
Individual/Troop
Individual/Troop
35
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The South Carolina
Legislative Page Program
Girl Scout Fine Arts Night
Brownies and Juniors will be able to meet some of their
requirements towards the Dancer’s and Musician’s Badges.
Brownies will explore the techniques of dancing and Juniors
will get creative through music. Daisies will explore Clover’s
Story through art. Badges are not included in the program fee.
The South Carolina Honorary Legislative Page Program is an
opportunity for Girl Scouts in high school to investigate how
our government works. Girls who participate in the South
Carolina Honorary Legislative Page Program will spend three
days working as a Page at the Statehouse in Columbia, SC.
This working experience is supplemented with Leadership
Journey activities, training on legislative protocol and
procedure, and networking with Girl Scouts throughout South
Carolina. If you are interested in attending the South Carolina
Honorary Legislative Page Program, please complete the
2016 Girl Application found on our website and send with a
$7 application fee by November 1, 2016. If selected to be an
Honorary Page, girls will receive information on a payment
plan for the $90 program fee. Special Note: Girls who are
accepted into the South Carolina Honorary Legislative Page
Program will be required to participate in a regionally-offered
training at the end of January 2017, as well as a program brief
one week before the event.
who
when
where
fee Deadline $7 Application fee/$90 Program fee per girl
who
when
where
Brownies & Juniors
March 11-12, 2017; 6:30 PM-8:00 AM
fee
Individual/Troop
Girls to the Rescue
Using design ingenuity and engineering, girls address
challenges they might encounter in the great outdoors.
When electrical power, food, and a clean water sources are
unavailable, girls design water filters, wind-powered cranks, a
message-carrying car, and safe shelter. Bring your own lunch!
March 6-9, 2017; 7:00 PM-5:00 PM
SC State House
1100 Gervais St. Columbia, SC 29201
Applications due November 1, 2016
Individual
who
when
where
CME Outdoor Adventure Day
Juniors & Cadettes
March 11, 2017; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Spartanburg, SC
Spend the day with your troop at CME experiencing a variety
of outdoor activities: hiking, letterboxing, camping skills,
and more! Pack your lunch for a picnic on-site. In order
to maximize girl attendance, we ask that each troop only
register enough adults to provide adequate supervision for
their troop.
fee
who when
where
Horsing Around at WaBak
Individual/Troop
Daisies & Brownies
March 11, 2017; 9:30 AM-3:15 PM
Riding a horse is fun and takes courage, but understanding a
horse takes skill. Come learn some horsemanship skills, like
how to “speak horse,” different riding styles, grooming, care, and
steering/control with instructors from Dark Horse Equestrian
Center. This fantastic opportunity at Camp WaBak will allow Girl
Scout Juniors to work towards their Horseback Riding badge in
a fun overnight camp environment - spend half of your day with
horses, and the other half doing fun camp activities! Individually
Camp Mary Elizabeth
330 Scout Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29301
fee
Troop
whoJuniors
when
March 18-19, 2017; 8:00 AM-11:30 AM
where
Camp WaBak
fee
Individual/Troop
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Dancing Divas
Gardening Goddesses
Girls will learn from professional dancers and will work
towards their Dancer badge in this high energy workshop!
Sign your girls up today to save their spot! Individually
Girl Scouts will learn gardening basics and
will get the chance to tour Hatcher Garden! Girls will gain
hands-on experience repotting plants, making their own pots
and setting up a seed experiment that they will take home
with them! The best part is that each Girl Scout will walk
away with her Gardener badge (included in program fee).
whoBrownies
when
March 18, 2017; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
where
Ballet Spartanburg
whoJuniors
when
March 25, 2017; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
where
Hatcher Garden
200 East Saint John Street
fee
Individual/Troop
fee
Closing March 6, 2017
Individual/Troop
If You Brand It, They Will Come
This workshop will expose girls to best practices for
branding themselves and their businesses. Girls will learn
how to make a meaningful and lasting impression by
exploring various tools and resources available online. Girls
will also gain hands on experience developing written and
visual content.
who
when
where
820 John B. White Senior Blvd
If You Brand It, They Will Come
This workshop will expose girls to best practices for branding
themselves and their businesses. Girls will learn how to make
a meaningful and lasting impression by exploring various
tools and resources available online. Girls will also gain hands
on experience developing written and visual content.
(Grades 7-12)
who
when
where
March 18, 2017; 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
130 Pinnacle Point Court, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29223
fee
$7.50 per girl registration Opening January 11, 2017/
March 25, 2017; 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
349 East Blackstock Rd. Spartanburg, SC
fee
$7.50 per girl registration Opening January 11, 2017/
Individual
Individual
WaBak Outdoor Skills Day
Core Troop Camp
Come improve your outdoor skills at Camp WaBak. This day
program will include four activities, like archery, boating,
and more! Pack your lunch for a picnic on site! Individually
Checkpoints.
who
when
where
Juniors & Cadettes
March 25, 2017; 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Camp WaBak
who
when
where
fee
Troop
March 31-April 2, 2017; 7:00 PM-10:00 AM
Camp WaBak
fee
Troop
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Girls Go Tech: Thrill Builders
activities. Lunch is included. Adequate registered adult
supervision must be provided.
Discover your inner creativity as you learn about simple
machines in all sorts of everyday products through hands-on
investigations. Play the role of Engineer as you explore the
wacky world of science. Bring your own lunch! Individually
whoDaisies
when
April 1, 2017; 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
where
Camp WaBak
who
when
where
fee
registration Opening February 8, 2017/
Spring Break Camp
Spring Break Camp is being offered for the second year in
a row! If your Girl Scout liked summer camp, she will love
Spring Break Camp! Sign her up today to save her spot!
when
where
April 1, 2017; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Horse Leaders
Little Chefs
Daisies and Brownies will learn about cooking and
nutrition through hands-on activities. This is the perfect
cooking camp to get your girls comfortable in the
kitchen.
who
Daisies & Brownies
Super Fit
Juniors will learn how to stay active and healthy in this
super fun fitness camp!
whoJuniors
Juniors & Cadettes
April 1, 2017; 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Babysitter Training
Cadettes will learn about child care and responsibility in
this week long workshop.
whoCadettes
Camp WaBak
fee
Individual/Troop
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Camp Mary Elizabeth
330 Scout Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Individual
Camp WaBak
Individual/Troop
April 3-7, 2017; 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
fee
$100 per girl Early Bird, $140 per girl regular
Brownies & Juniors
fee
who
when
where
Columbia, SC 29223
Individual/Troop
Horse Leaders
April 1, 2017; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
fee
Troop
who
when
where
Juniors & Cadettes
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Riverbanks Zoo Overnight
CEOlder Girl Spring Break Camp
Gather your troop for an evening of exploration.
This event includes dinner, educational animal encounters,
keeper-led tours, snack, continental breakfast, and admission
to the zoo in the morning! Each troop must provide adequate
supervision for their participants.
This new camp is a fun, challenging, and engaging
opportunity for older girls who want to sharpen their
leadership skills. Girls explore team building, effective
decision-making, and critical thinking skills while learning all
about leading as a team. Girls who attend will participate in
a high-energy boardroom simulation which allows them to
demonstrate their leadership skills!
who
when
where
April 8-9, 2017; 6:15 PM–9:00 AM
who
when
where
Riverbanks Zoo
500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC 29210
fee
Troop
April 12 & 13, 2017; 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
130 Pinnacle Point Court, Suite 100,
Columbia, SC 29223
fee
Individual
The Art of Crepe Making
Girl Scouts will learn about the art of crepe making! Girls will
make a savory and a sweet crepe in this hands-on cooking
class. Individually registered girls must attend with an adult.
who
when
where
Summer Leadership
Opportunities Fair
Cadettes
Take your leadership skills to the next level! Come to this
event dressed to impress and bring your resume. We’ll have
representatives from businesses and organizations ready to
share job, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities with
Girl Scouts interested in gaining valuable experience during
the summer.
April 8, 2017; 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Cooks Station
659 South Main Street,
Greenville, SC, 29601
fee
who
when
April 15, 2017; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
where
Columbia - TBA
fee
$5.00 per girl registration Opening February 8, 2017/
Individual
CEOlder Girl Spring Break Camp
This new camp is a fun, challenging, and engaging
opportunity for older girls who want to sharpen their
leadership skills. Girls explore team building, effective
decision-making, and critical thinking skills while learning all
about leading as a team. Girls who attend will participate in
a high-energy boardroom simulation which allows them to
demonstrate their leadership skills!
Individual
Snooze at the Zoo
See the zoo in a different light with an overnight that includes
behind-the-scenes visits, animal encounters, crafts, games,
and a flashlight safari! The overnight includes Saturday dinner
and late night snack, Sunday breakfast, and admission to the
zoo on Sunday when the overnight is finished. Each troop
must provide adequate supervision for their participants.
who
when
April 10 & 11, 2017; 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
where
Greenville - TBA
fee
who
when
where
Individual
April 22-23, 2017; 3:30 PM-9:00 AM
Greenville Zoo
150 Cleveland Park Drive,
fee
Closing April 3, 2017
Troop
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Culinary Champions A
Take Flight with 4-H
Girl Scout Cadettes will learn about international cuisine,
make four different items and taste a variety of foods in this
hands-on cooking class! Individually registered girls must
Use your engineering brain to learn explore the force,
motion, and speed of flight! During this program, you will use
a rocket to send relief to a island hit by a natural disaster,
build and launch a model rocket, and more! Bring your own
whoCadettes
when
April 22, 2017; 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
where
who when
where
fee
Columbia, SC 29223
Individual/Troop
Culinary Champions B
Girl Scout Cadettes will learn about international cuisine,
make four different items, and taste a variety of foods in this
hands-on cooking class! Individually registered girls must
Pottery
Girl Scout Brownies will have opportunities to explore art
materials to complete requirements towards their Pottery
badge in our hour-long workshop. Lunch will follow the
workshop, which is included! Just because the program ends
doesn’t mean your fun at the museum has to. Admission is
included in the program fee - open from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
*Limit 2 adult chaperones per troop to participate in the
workshop, but more are welcome for the day. Brownies will
meet some of the requirements for the Pottery badge through
hands-on activities in our workshop; the badge is not included.
whoCadettes
when
April 22, 2017; 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
where
fee
Individual/Troop
who when
where
Summer Leadership
Opportunities Fair
Take your leadership skills to the next level! Come to this
event dressed to impress and bring your resume. We’ll have
representatives from businesses and organizations ready to
share job, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities with
Girl Scouts interested in gaining valuable experience during
the summer.
Brownies
April 22, 2017; 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
fee
Individual/Troop
who
when
April 22, 2017; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
where
Greenville - TBA
fee
$5.00 per girl registration Opening February 8, 2017/
Individual
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April 22, 2017; 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
fee
Individual/Troop
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Daisy Artist
Stream Girls
Girl Scout Daisies will be able to learn about children
around the world and create a mural afterwards to complete
requirements towards their petal for Vi’s story in our hourlong workshop. Lunch, which is included, will start your
adventure followed by your workshop! . Just because the
program ends doesn’t mean your fun at the museum has to
end. Admission is included in the program fee - open from
9:00am to 5:00pm. *Limit 2 adult chaperones per troop to
participate in the program activity, but more are welcome
for the rest of the day. Daisies will be able meet some of
the requirements for the Petal for Vi’s story through handson activities in our workshop; the badge is not included.
Do you love water activities and streams?
Try this overnight program through the conservation nonprofit Trout Unlimited, where you can discover water ecology
through hands-on activities while also learning new skills in
the sport of fly-fishing. Conclude the weekend with a off-site
fly-fishing trip. Meals and lodging are included. Transportation
is not provided from Camp WaBak to off-site fishing location.
whoDaisies
when
April 22, 2017; 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
where
fee $30.00 per girl, $5.00 per adult
who
when
where
April 29-April 30, 2017; 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Camp WaBak
Individual/Troop
fee
What SUP on Lake Cooley
Individual/Troop
Get on board with the fasted growing outdoor rec trend! You
will take part in an introductory Stand Up Paddleboarding
and kayaking class on the refreshing waters of Lake Cooley.
All participants must be comfortable in and around the
water, and be able to swim in deep water without assistance.
PFDs will be provided. Minimum of two participating adults
required to run program.
Drawing
Girl Scout Juniors will have opportunities to explore art
materials to complete requirements towards their Drawing
badge in our hour-long workshop. Lunch, which is included, will
start your adventure followed by your workshop! Just because
the program ends doesn’t mean your fun at the museum has
to end. Admission is included in the program fee - open from
9:00am to 5:00pm. *Limit 2 adult chaperones per troop to
participate in the program activity, but more are welcome for
the rest of the day. Juniors will meet some of the requirements
for the Drawing badge through hands-on activities in our
workshop; the badge is not included. Individually registered
who
when
where
April 29, 2017; 12:30 PM-3:00 PM
Lake Cooley
100 Cooley Dock Road, Inman, SC 29349
fee
Individual/Troop
whoJuniors
when
April 22, 2017; 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
where
Cadettes & Seniors
Older Girl
Reach new heights with other older Girl Scouts at this high
ground initiatives, and then head over to The Odyssey - a
teambuilding high adventure course that ends with a zipline!
fee
Individual/Troop
who
when
where
April 29, 2017; 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
fee
Individual/Troop
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Younger Girl
activities. Lunch is included.
Reach new heights with other younger Girl Scouts at this high
ground initiatives, and then head over to the 35’ swing-bychoice giant swing! Individually registered girls must attend
with an adult.
who
when
where
who when
where
Brownies & Juniors
April 29, 2017; 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
May 6, 2017; 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Camp WaBak
registration Opening March 8, 2017/Closing April 17, 2017
Troop
fee
Horse Leaders
Individual/Troop
Girl Scout Day at the Greenville Drive
Join us for a day full of surprises! Our Girl Scouts will
be featured in pregame and between inning activities
and entertainment. Watch for details for our special
commemorative patch contest that will be given to every Girl
Scout! Bring the family and help cheer on the Greenville Drive!
See you at the ball game! Individually registered girls must
who
when
where
who
All Girl Scouts
whenTBD
where
Fluor Field at West End
Daisies
947 South Main Street, Greenville, SC
Brownies & Juniors
May 6, 2017; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Camp WaBak
fee
registration Opening January 11, 2017/Closing TBD
Individual/Troop
Individual/Troop
Horse Leaders
Core Troop Camp
Enjoy a weekend of camping at Camp WaBak with your
troop! Enjoy a variety of camp activities like arts and crafts,
archery, hiking, and canoeing! Additional self-led activities
available. Meals are provided. To ensure maximum girl
attendance, we ask that each troop only bring as many adults
needed for transportation and ratios according to Safety
Activity Checkpoints.
who
when
where
May 5-7, 2017; 7:00 PM-10:00 AM
who when
where
Camp WaBak
fee
registration Opening March 8, 2017/
Juniors & Cadettes
May 6, 2017; 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Camp WaBak
fee
Individual/Troop
Individual/Troop
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Kayaking the Saluda
Girls Go To Mars - Mission B
All equipment is provided in this guided
introductory kayaking adventure. Paddle a stretch of the
Saluda in the midlands with class I & II rapids. Minimum of two
adults required to attend for trip to run. All participants must
be comfortable in and around the water, and be able to swim
Girl Scouts will participate in investigative activities
that begin with an overview of our inner Solar System. Girls
who
when
where
May 6, 2017; 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Saluda River
Specific drop and pick up locations TBD
fee
who
when
where
Individual/Troop
Tyger River Excursion
Come kayak a 3.5 mile stretch of the Tyger River with few
areas of rapids to test your paddling skills. Transportation
is not provided, and pick up arrangements must be made
at for the end of the excursion. All participants must be
comfortable in and around the water, and be able to swim
Minimum of 2 adults required to attend for trip to run.
who
when
where
May 13, 2017; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Spartanburg, SC
fee
registration Opening March 8, 2017/
Individual/Troop
Summer Kickoff at
Roper Mountain Science Center!
May 6, 2017; 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
What a fun way to kick off the summer! Girl Scouts will have
the whole mountain to ourselves! Spend the day taking part
in instructor led science lessons and demonstrations at
Roper Mountain Science Center! Bring your lunch! Individually
Tyger River
3100 Walnut Grove Lane,
Roebuck, SC 29376
fee
who
when
where
Individual/Troop
Victorian Tea Party
All Girl Scouts
May 20, 2017; 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Roper Mountain Science Center
402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC
fee
Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to learn about Victorian
customs like calling cards and the language of the fan. Scouts
will also make Victorian-inspired crafts like herb sachets and
paper dolls. The highlight of the day will be a Victorian tea
where scouts will learn table manners and etiquette while
enjoying a scone and tea! Individually registered girls must
who
when
where
Cadettes
Closing May 1, 2017
Individual/Troop
Daisies & Brownies
May 6, 2017; 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
Historic Columbia
fee
Individual/Troop
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Older Girl Program Events/Workshops
and Series
Babysitter’s Training
Certification Course
registration Opening NOW/
Closing three Mondays before training date
Individual/Troop
The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Certification
Course is designed around four major themes: leadership,
basic care, safety and safe play, and first aid. Learn these
invaluable skills that will put you at the top of every parent’s
sitter list! This course provides youth with information and
skills necessary to provide safe, responsible care for children
in the absence of parents/guardians. The session also
includes decision-making skills and information about finding
and interviewing for babysitting jobs.
who
Cadettes
fee
$35.00 per girl
at
when
Camp Mary Elizabeth, Spartanburg, SC
at
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary of
Lenoir-Rhyne University, Columbia SC
when
November 5, 2016 or
February 11, 2017; 9:00 AM-12:30 PM
at
when
TBD, Greenville, SC
October 22, 2016; 9:00 AM-12:30 PM
April 8, 2017; 9:00 AM-12:30 PM
Individual/Troop
Volunteer Opportunity for Older Girls
with PA or VIT Training
at
when
Columbia Service Center, Columbia, SC
November 19, 2016, March 4, 2017, or May
6, 2017; 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
at
Simpsonville United Methodist Church,
Greenville, SC
when
November 12, 2016; 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
at
when
The Daisy Power Project has partnered with Palmetto Animal
Assisted Life Services (P.A.A.L.S) to provide an opportunity
for the Daisy’s to read to the service animals. Girls with PA
and VIT training can earn hours by assisting with the themed
stations that are offered during this event. Some of the
past themes include “Reading Pajama Jam”, “Gobble till you
wobble” and more. The stations that you will be assisting
include a variety of crafts, STEM, writing, and more. This
opportunity is limited to 9 girls per session.
at
when
TBD, Greenville, SC
March 1, 2017; 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Girl Scouts with PA or VIT training completed
where
30 Pinnacle Point Court Suite 1000,
Columbia SC 29223
May 13, 2017; 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Courses can be arranged if you can provide a space and
minimum number of girls. Please contact Kayla Mallett at
kmallett@gssc-mm.org to request a session.
before event date
Individual/Troop
Are you interested in learning what it takes to be a leader and
work with younger Girl Scouts? Spend half a day discovering
what it takes to be a leader, better communicator, and allaround role model in both the troop and camp setting. You’ll
find out how awesome it is to be a PA while gaining the skills
needed to lead a group of Girl Scout Daisies or Brownies.
Note: Prior to attending this leadership course, you must
complete one Leader in Action (LiA) Award and submit the
Leader in Action Award Form.
Silver Award Orientation
Girl Scout Silver Award Orientation is for Girl Scout Cadettes
in grades 6 through 8. It is highly recommended that girls
interested in completing their Girl Scout Silver Award attend
this orientation session prior to the start of their project
planning stage. At the end of this session, participants will
be able to list the steps necessary to complete the Girl Scout
Silver Award, understand the pros and cons of an individual
vs. group project, understand the difference between Take
Action and Community Service, demonstrate at least 2
tools to complete Silver Award steps and understand the
importance of community impact of the project.
Cadettes
$5.00 per girl
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October 8, 2016, November 12, 2016,
December 10, 2016, January 14, 2017,
February 11, 2017, March 11, 2017 or
April 8, 2017; 9:30 AM-1:00 PM
registration Opening NOW/Closing three Mondays
Program Aide (PA)
who
fee
who
when
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Gold Committee
who
Cadettes
fee
None
All Girl Scout Gold Award candidates must meet with the
Girl Scout Gold Award Committee twice during the award
process. The first meeting is to present your project proposal
for approval. DO NOT begin your project until you have
received approval from the Girl Scout Gold Award Committee.
The second meeting is to present your Final Report on the
approved project. Email girlawards@gssc-mm.org for more
information or questions regarding highest awards.
Individual/Troop
at when
at
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary of Lenoir-Rhyne University, Columbia SC
when
October 22, 2016; 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
November 5, 2016 or
February 11, 2017; 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
at when
TBD, Greenville, SC
at
when
Your Place - Webinar
The following list indicates the place and time of Girl Scout
Gold Award Presentation Meetings available by area during
the membership year. Girl Scout Gold Award Proposal and
Final Report Forms need to be typed and received 30 days
before the presentation date you wish to attend. Every effort
will be made to meet your first choice.
April 8, 2017; 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
September 15, 2016, November 17, 2016, January 9, 2017, March 16, 2017, May 18, 2017; 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Gold Award Orientation
at when
at
when
Girl Scout Gold Award Orientation is for Girl Scout Seniors
and Ambassadors in grades 9 through 12. It is highly
recommended that girls interested in completing the Girl
Scout Gold Award attend this orientation session prior to the
start of their project planning stage. This session will prepare
participants to know and understand the difference between
a Service Project and Take Action Project. Girls and their
advisors will learn about the steps necessary to complete the
Girl Scout Gold Award, be able to demonstrate at least 2 tools
to complete Girl Scout Gold Award steps and understand the
importance of a project’s impact and sustainability.
at when
Greenville Service Center, Greenville, SC
September 18, 2016, November 20, 2016, January 15, 2017, March 19, 2017 or
May 21, 2017; 2:00 PM
August 21, 2016, October 16, 2016,
December 18, 2016, February 19, 2017,
April 16, 2017, June 18, 2017; 3:00 PM
Spartanburg Service Center, Spartanburg SC
September 13, 2016, October 11, 2016,
November 15, 2016, December 13, 2016, January 10, 2017, February 7, 2017,
March 14, 2017, April 11, 2017, May 9, 2017
and June 12, 2017; 6:00 PM
who
Seniors and Ambassadors
fee
None
Individual/Troop
at when
at when
Greenville Service Center, Greenville, SC
October 9, 2016 or April 9, 2017;
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
October 11, 2016, December 11, 2016 or March 12, 2017; 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
at when
Spartanburg Service Center, Spartanburg SC
at when
Your Place - Webinar
January 8, 2017; 2:00 AM-4:00 PM
November 13, 2016, February 12, 2017, or
May 14, 2017; 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
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Girl Scouts between the ages of 12 and 18 who are
adventurous and want to expand their horizons are
encouraged to check out this year’s list of destinations
on the GSUSA website. They need to fill out the
application and submit it to our Council for processing.
Once selected, details about how to apply for the travel
scholarships will be provided.
It’s not too late to apply for some destinations!
Checkout http://forgirls.girlscouts.org/travel on the
destinations page, details about all destinations
are available including the status of available
destinations.
Opportunities for Travelship for destinations
destinations Fund Thanks to the fall product sale
program, we have a travel scholarship fund available for
any older girl that is accepted and attends a destination
or Girl Scout Leadership Institute as identified by GSUSA.
The Council will provide up to $500 to be paid toward
the destination’s program fee. This travelship will be paid
directly to the destination’s sponsoring Council. Each girl
must notify Kayla Mallett, kmallett@gssc-mm.org, that
she has accepted the invitation to attend by sending a
copy of the event acceptance letter.
2016–2017
20
5
NOV
Round 1 applications due to GSSCMM.
DEC
GSSCMM ensures sponsors receive all round
one applications.
6
JAN
All Round 1 applicants are notified of their
status.
20
6
17
JAN
Round 1 accepted participants must pay a
deposit to hold their place on the trip.
FEB
Round 2 applications are due.
FEB
GSSC-MM ensures sponsors have received all
Round 2 applications.
3
MAR
All Round 2 applicants are notified of their
status.
17
MAR
Round 2 accepted participants must pay a
deposit to hold her place on the trip.
D-Pass Grant from GSUSA If selected to receive the
D-Pass Grant, our Council may be able to assist girls
with up to 90% of their travel cost to the destinations
program. The amount each girl is awarded is based on
predetermined criteria posted on our website.
Susu FUNd Travel
This bi-annual Council-sponsored international travel opportunity is designed for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors who
meet eligibility requirements. The next will be during the summer of 2018. The application deadline is April 1st. Thanks to
the generosity and vision of Susan Phifer Johnson, a significant portion of the program expenses are provided through the
SUSU FUNd. This travel adventure will involve girls in the planning, budgeting and money-earning, as well as preparations to
experience the culture of the country. When they return they will share highlights of their experience with other Girl Scouts
and encourage them to travel to enhance their understanding of other parts of the world.
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Adult Learning Opportunities
The Volunteer Experience Department plans and provides opportunities for Girl Scout adults to gain the knowledge and
skills to perform their volunteer roles with competence and satisfaction. Ongoing and flexible adult learning opportunities
are offered to ensure that new and continuing volunteers have the support you need as a volunteer in Girl Scouting. These
opportunities will not only help you work more effectively with girls, but also introduce new skills and behaviors into your work
life, relationships, and personal development.
Our courses and formats continue to evolve as we endeavor to accommodate a variety of learning styles and time
constraints. Enthusiastic Girl Scout staff, volunteer adult learning facilitators, and other content experts will provide the
guidance you need to help you learn what you need to be successful in your role.
Recognizing the importance of having troop leader volunteers who are comfortable facilitating girl-led,
developmentally-appropriate, interactive activities, the following standards have been established to ensure high
quality and safe program delivery to girls:
Standard: Each troop must have one qualified leader present at all troop functions.
The definition of a qualified Troop Leader (position code 01)* in GSSC-MM is one who:
• Has an approved GSSC-MM Volunteer Application on file
• Has a cleared background check on file
• Has completed these two initial volunteer learning courses:
• Girl Scouting 101 prepares volunteers to guide effectively the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, the engine for
everything girls do in Girl Scouting. This course is offered online, and can be done in person, as needed.
• Mountains to Midlands 101 is the introductory course covering procedures, policies, and processes used in Girl
Scouting and in Mountains to Midlands. This course is offered in person.
• Is a registered Girl Scout (This is an additional required form, different from the Volunteer Application Form and includes a
$15 membership fee.)
*The Volunteer Experience team highly recommends that multiple adults in each troop meet the 01 qualifications.
Any additional adult needed to meet the girl/adult ratio should meet the following minimum qualifications and
should register as an Assistant Leader (position code 02):
• Has an approved GSSC-MM Volunteer Application on file
• Has a cleared background check on file
• Has completed the initial volunteer learning course: Girl Scouting 101
• Is a registered Girl Scout (This is an additional required form, different from
the Volunteer Application Form and includes a $15 membership fee).
Girl/Adult Ratios Girl Scouts has established girl/adult ratios for supervision
based on grade level and they are found in the Quick Start Guide and SafetyWise chapter of the Volunteer Essentials handbook on Page 60.
CPR and First Aid: Each troop is encouraged to have an adult certified in CPR/
FA to serve as the troop first-aider. Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains
to Midlands provides for one troop adult to be certified in CPR/FA annually.
The Fall Product Sales Program makes this opportunity possible. CPR/FA is
required before participating in specified activities as defined in Safety Activity
Checkpoints and/or Volunteer Essentials.
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Adult Learning FAQs
Q
How do I register for adult learning courses?
Q
Is there a cost for adult learning courses?
A
Review the calendar on our website and select a session
that fits into your schedule. Register online at www.gsscmm.org or complete the Adult Learning Registration form
found on our website.
A
Most courses are offered at no cost. When a fee is
charged, it covers the cost of equipment and materials.
Fees must accompany your completed registration
form or be paid online.
Send it to one of our registrars by e-mail (registrar@gsscmm.org), fax, or deliver it to any Girl Scout Service Center.
130 Pinnacle Point Court, Suite 100
Columbia, SC 29223
Fax 803.782.0410
Greenville Service Center
5 Independence Pointe, Suite 120
Fax 864.272.3394
Sessions with fees include:
• CPR/FA
• Camp We Can
• Firebuilding
• Sleep In
• Sleep Out
349 East Blackstock Road
Fax 864.587.7367
CPR/FA is offered free of charge to one adult per troop
per year for the adult who will serve as the troop’s firstaider. Choose a session listed in the calendar. Register
online at www.gssc-mm.org or by completing the
Adult Learning Registration form, found on the Council
website.
Include the fee with your registration form and
indicate that it is the annual free session. After you
have successfully completed the course, the fee
will be returned. If this is your free course and you
register online and complete the course, the fee will be
refunded.
Q
May I attend sessions at any of the locations listed?
A
Yes, you may choose the adult learning session that is
most convenient for you.
Q
Why do I need to register for a session?
Q
How can I pay for a course?
A
Registration is necessary for all adult learning sessions
to allow the volunteer adult learning facilitator time to
prepare for the class and to ensure that enough course
materials will be available for participants. Non registered
participants place an unreasonable burden on registered
participants, the facilitator, and the host site. Please
register at least four (4) days before the sessions. For
CPR/FA, and Sleep-Out, please register 14 days prior
to the scheduled date. Sessions may be cancelled due
to low registration. If a session is cancelled, registered
participants will be notified via phone, e-mail, or mail.
A
Registration secured online can only be paid by debit or
credit card. Registration using paper forms can be paid
by cash, check, money orders, debit or credit cards.
Please do not send cash through the mail.
Q
How will I know I’ve successfully registered for a
session?
A
Session confirmations will be mailed or e-mailed once
the session has been confirmed.
Q
What do I bring to my session?
Q
What happens if the minimum number of
participants is not met?
A
You will find a list of items to bring in each course
description and in your confirmation letter.
A
Sessions that do not meet the minimum number of
registered participants will be cancelled. Only registered
participants will be notified by telephone, mail, or e-mail.
Please note: You are not confirmed until you receive
notification from Council. If you are unsure about your
confirmation, then please contact a member of the
Volunteer Experience team.
Q
What should I do if I need to cancel my
registration?
A
To cancel, please notify the Volunteer Experience Team
or Registrar at any service center as soon as possible.
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Adult Learning FAQs
Q
If I cancel my registration, will my payment be
refunded?
Q
Is training from another Girl Scout Council or
another agency transferable?
A
In most cases, refunds or a session transfer will be
allowed when requested at least three business days
prior to the session. This may not be possible if fees to
outside consultants have been paid, or if food and other
supplies have been purchased. Check with the Volunteer
Experience Director for questions on a particular session.
Individuals who do not show up for a session without
giving prior notification may forfeit a refund or transfer.
A
If the courses taken are equivalent, then credit can be
transferred. You must provide documentation of the
training taken. Contact the Volunteer Experience Team
to discuss your situation.
Q
How can I participate in additional adult learning
opportunities?
A
Attend your service unit meetings. Additional sessions
may be announced or conducted at these meetings.
Give suggestions for additional adult learning
opportunities to the Volunteer Experience Team.
Take advantage of adult learning opportunities in
your community that might support your Girl Scout
leadership role.
Q
What happens if I arrive late to a session?
A
Arriving more than 20 minutes late or leaving 20 minutes
early may result in not receiving credit for taking the
course. Please be considerate of our volunteer adult
learning facilitators and other participants in the session.
Q
May I bring my child with me?
Q
A
In order to create a safe, comfortable, learning- friendly
environment, children are not permitted at adult learning
sessions. Please make arrangements for child care.
Who do I contact if I have questions about adult
learning?
A
For more information about adult learning, contact a
member of our Volunteer Experience Team through
the Council’s toll free number, 800.849.GIRL (4475).
Q
Will a record be kept of the Girl Scout adult learning
sessions I attend?
A
An attendance record is kept for each session.
This information is transferred into your volunteer records
in our membership system. Please be sure to bring your
training record card to each training. If you don’t have one,
then your facilitator can provide one to you.
Q
Do I have to complete courses in person?
A
Some of the courses are available online and/ or through
self-study courses. Check our course descriptions for
online options.
Additional Online Volunteer Tips and Tools can be found at:
• http://www.girlscouts.org/gsle
• http://forgirls.girlscouts.org
• http://www.girlscouts.org/program/journeys/maps.asp
• http://gsuniversity.girlscouts.org/resource/venture-out/
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Course Offerings (August to June)
**NEW for 2016-2017**
All of our training opportunities can be found on our Council website on the Events calendar.
Descriptions for trainings are listed below.
REQUIRED COURSES
REQUIRED COURSE — Girl Scouting 101 Online
Girl Scouting 101 is available online through the Girl Scouts of the USA website (Go to http://training.girlscouts.org choose
Girl Scouting 101) This self-paced online orientation is available in English or Espanol. You’ll be introduced to the Girl Scout
Leadership Experience, utilizing Journeys and the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. Volunteers will also learn ways to make a
difference in girls’ lives.
Cost? Free
How long will it last? 45 minutes
What to bring? Volunteer Essentials
REQUIRED COURSE — Mountains to Midlands 101
Welcome to Girl Scouting! This course is an introduction to your Council, Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to
Midlands, and to the Girl Scout troop leader position. Topics include the role of the leader/leadership team, troop registration,
working with parents, Council structure and policies, safety, and getting started. These classes may also be conducted oneon-one or in a small group led by a local staff member or designated volunteer facilitator.
Cost? Free
How long will it last? 1–2 hours and includes a self-study participant guide. Sessions with larger attendance may take longer
to complete.
Prerequisite? The individual must have completed a volunteer application and be progressing through the volunteer
screening process. GS101 to be taken online first.
What to bring? Resources will be provided at the session.
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ENRICHMENT TRAININGS
GRADE LEVEL LEADERSHIP TRAINING
New and experienced leaders will enjoy a comprehensive training on what makes each grade level unique and a step-by-step
guide on how to plan your first four troop meetings and incorporate the 10 Essential Elements into your troop experience.
Learn about specific developmental abilities for each age group, grade-level specific opportunities, and take an in-depth look
into the National Program Portfolio.
There will be separate trainings for Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior/Ambassador levels.
Training will be available in person with a refresher course online.
Minimum? 10 or based on facilitator’s discretion
How long will it last? 2 hours
NEW TROOP NEXT STEPS – online training opportunity
There’s a lot of information covered in GS 101 and Mountains to Midlands 101 trainings. This online opportunity will reiterate
information covered during those required trainings as well as explain the forms needed throughout the year. A step-by-step
guide on how to plan your first four troop meetings is also included.
Computer access required.
How long will it last? 1 hour
GIRL SCOUT WAYS – online training opportunity
New to Girl Scouts and needing more information about Girl Scout ceremonies, songs, and traditions? Are you a veteran
leader wanting a refresher about special GS ways? This online opportunity will provide the necessary information to acquaint
you with what makes Girl Scouts timeless as well as an overview of the grade level Girl Scout Ways badges.
How long will it last? 1 – 1 1/2 hours
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TRIP PLANNING AND
OUTDOOR SKILLS
PLANNING TRIPS – online training opportunity
This course is required if your troop is planning an overnight
trip where you will be staying in a hotel and eating out.
You can take this course as a self study course, and become
acquainted with a number of great resources. Go to the
Volunteer tab on our website and select Online Support for
Volunteers. Be sure to take the quiz when you have finished
your self-study so we can record that you have completed
it. Planning Trips DOES NOT replace Sleep-In for overnight
qualifications where cooking is involved.
SLEEP-IN (INDOORS OVERNIGHT) – OUTDOOR II
This course is required for a troop to spend the night in a
self-contained facility (an indoor facility with kitchen and
bathroom). Adults will gain skills for working with girls to
plan and carry out an overnight, including program and
meal planning. A snack is provided. Sleep-In can count for
Planning Trips, but Planning Trips does not replace Sleep-In.
How long will it last? 1 1/2 hours
FIREBUILDING
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn safe campfire activities you
can teach your girls, including building and extinguishing fires,
campfire programs and reflective debriefing. Get tips for
safely cooking on a stick while you enjoy a tasty snack. This
training qualifies you for stick cooking (like s’mores), beach or
backyard fires, and campfires. Firebuilding DOES NOT replace
Sleep Out for camping qualifications.
Cost? $5
SLEEP-OUT (OUTDOORS OVERNIGHT) –
OUTDOOR III
This course teaches adults to work with girls to prepare for
troop camping. Sleep-Out is required for troops planning to
cook outdoors and/or camp at sites utilizing bunkhouses,
platform tents or pitched tents. The course includes group
preparation, minimal impact camping, safety, and cooking in
the out-of-doors.
Cost? $3
How long will it last? 1 1/2 hours
CAMP WE CAN (INTRODUCTION TO THE
OUTDOORS) – OUTDOOR I
Prerequisite? Sleep-In (Outdoor II)
This course is an optional introduction to the outdoors
for volunteers who are looking to ease their girls into the
wonders of what nature has to offer. This training is not a
prerequisite for Sleep In or Sleep Out. Camp We Can and
Firebuilding are suggested for troops that are looking for an
outdoor experience, but not yet ready to camp.
Cost? $20
How long will it last? This course includes an overnight stay
Sleeping Accommodations: Tents or Cabins (depends on
session/location)
Cost? $5
ENCAMPMENT/EVENT PLANNING
This course is designed for volunteers planning a Service
Unit overnight encampment or large event. It includes
program planning, age-appropriate programming, safety, use
of facility’s equipment and building space, budgeting, and
planning large scale meals.
How long will it last? 11/2 hours
Please contact a member of the Volunteer Experience
staff if interested.
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CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING
The health and safety of girls is the top priority in Girl Scouting.
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands offers
a variety of courses to meet the needs of the volunteer who
will act as the troop first-aider. Each troop is recommended
to have an adult certified in CPR/FA to serve as the troop
first-aider. A first-aider is an adult volunteer who has taken
Girl Scout-approved first-aid and CPR training that includes
specific instructions for child CPR. If, through the American
Red Cross, National Safety Council, EMP America, or American
Heart Association, you have a chance to be fully trained in
first-aid and CPR, doing so may make your activity planning go
a little more smoothly.
AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR, AED AND FIRST AID BLENDED LEARNING
Blended Learning gives the opportunity to complete CPR, AED and First Aid certification through a combination of online
learning and a classroom skills session. Part One: Online learning includes the lecture segments of a regular classroom
session and an online version of the test. Once you have successfully completed the online test, print the certificate to
present to your instructor at the classroom skills session where you will demonstrate your CPR, AED and First Aid skills. Part
Two: The classroom skills session includes video instruction and hands-on practice.
To participate in a CPR/FA session outside of Girl Scouting, register with the local provider. Girl Scouts of South Carolina
– Mountains to Midlands will reimburse one adult per troop per year for the registration fee up to $35. A copy of the
reimbursement form, found on the Council website, along with a paid receipt from the provider must be submitted to the
Volunteer Experience Manager for reimbursement.
Minimum/Maximum: 5/10
Cost? $35 (with a course book)
How long will it last? 21/2 hours
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEARTSAVER CPR, AED, AND FIRST AID
This class meets the requirements for CPR and First Aid required for troop leaders. The class is taught in either two (2 1/2 hour)
sessions or one five hour session, by an instructor using the Heartsaver training videos. This course includes instruction and a
classroom skills demonstration. Upon completion, certification is valid for two years. Child and infant CPR are also included. If
you sign up for the two part series, you must attend Session 1 in order to attend Session 2.
To participate in a CPR/FA session outside of Girl Scouting, register with the local provider. Girl Scouts of South Carolina
– Mountains to Midlands will reimburse one adult per troop per year for the registration fee up to $35. A copy of the
reimbursement form, found on the Council website, along with a paid receipt from the provider must be submitted to the
Volunteer Experience Manager for reimbursement.
Minimum/Maximum: 5/10
Cost? $35 (with a course book)
How long will it last? 4-5 hours
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Product Sales Training (August to June)
Troop Fall Product Manager Adult Learning Sessions
To review the 2016 Fall Product information prior to participating in the
adult learning session, go to www.gssc-mm.org/FallProductSale.
This online or face-to-face session is intended for ALL Troop Fall Product Managers
and Troop Leaders. It will help you be prepared for planning, implementing and informing
your girls and parents on the Fall Product Sale (nuts, candy, and magazines). This session will
introduce you to the Fall Product Sale dates, benefits, product, recognitions (girl and troop), Nut.e
online computer system, and paperwork. You will pick up the Fall Product materials from your
Service Unit Fall Product Manager after completion of the course. *Volunteers must have a completed
Background Check prior to attending/participating in the adult learning session. All participants must
register online to attend/participate in the adult learning session.
The online course opens on August 24. Registration closes on September 8. After you register,
you will be sent a confirmation letter (within 24 hours – weekday or 48 hours – weekend) with further
instructions. Materials must be picked up from your Service Unit Fall Product Manager after completion of the
course (you must bring your certificate of completion). Online courses must be completed on or before September 12
(11:59 PM). When registering for the online option, look for the title of the training on the Adult Learning Calendar
that is closest to the date you are registering.
How long will it last? 1 hour (face-to-face) and 55 minutes (online)
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Product Sales Training (August – June)
Troop Cookie Manager Adult Learning Sessions
To review the 2017 Girl Scout Cookie Program information prior to participating in the session, go
to www.abcsmartcookies.com and www.gssc-mm.org.
The face-to-face adult learning session is intended for NEW Troop Cookie Managers and Troop Leaders. It
will help you be prepared for planning, implementing, and informing your girls and parents on the 2016 Girl
Scout Cookie Program. This course will introduce you to the details, dates, benefits, product, recognitions
(girl and troop), Snap, the online computer system, paperwork, as well as options you have to have your
girls to participate in an abreviated way. You will pick up the cookie materials from your Service Unit Cookie
Manager after completion of the session (you must bring your stamped Volunteer Agreement Form to pick
up paperwork). Volunteer must have completed their Background Check prior to attending the session. All
participants must register to attend the adult learning session.
How long will it last? 2 hours Look for session dates at www.gssc-mm.org on the Cookies page
A REVISED and UPDATED online session is available for any RETURNING Troop Cookie
Manager or Troop Leader (to complete at your leisure). Online session opens on
December 1. *When registering for the online option, look for the title of the
training on the Adult Learning Calendar that is closest to the date you are
registering. Registration closes on January 4, 2017. After you register, you will
be sent a confirmation letter (within 24 hours – weekday or 48 hours - weekend) with
further instructions. Cookie materials must be picked up from your Service Unit Cookie
Manager upon completion of the online session (you must bring your certificate of
completion). Returning Troop Cookie Managers/Troop Leaders must complete the
online session on or before January 5. See following page for dates and details.
Troop Cookie Manager — Direct Sales Only
To review the 2017 Girl Scout Cookie Program information prior to participating in the session, go to
www.abcsmartcookies.com and www.gssc-mm.org. *Direct sales starts February 17th.
Direct sales and booth sales are when girls have the cookies in-hand to sell directly to customers.
The face-to-face adult learning session is intended for NEW Troop Cookie Managers and Troop Leaders. It will help you be
prepared for planning, implementing, and informing your girls and parents on the 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Program. This course
will introduce you to the details, dates, benefits, product, recognitions (girl and troop), Snap, the online computer system,
paperwork, as well as options you have to have your girls to participate in an abreviated way. You will pick up the cookie
materials from your Service Unit Cookie Manager after completion of the session (you must bring your stamped Volunteer
Agreement Form to pick up paperwork). Volunteer must have completed their Background Check prior to attending the
session. All participants must register to attend the adult learning session.
How long will it last? 2 hours Look for session dates at www.gssc-mm.org on the Cookies page
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Essential Elements for creating
THE GIRL SCOUT EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
WELCOME FAMILIES TO GIRL
SCOUTS OF THE USA
Girl Scouting helps girls become leaders in their daily lives and in the world. Let girls know
about all the fun they’ll have–and tell families what Girl Scouts does and why it matters.
SHOW GIRLS THEY BELONG
TO A BIG SISTERHOOD
Help girls make the connection between their troop and the millions of girls around the
country and the world who share a mission to make the world a better place.
GUIDE GIRLS TO DEVELOP AS Use the national leadership curriculum to help girls experience the three keys to leadership–
LEADERS
Discovering Self, Connection with Others, and Taking Action–in the world.
EMPOWER GIRLS TO TAKE
ACTION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES
Girls want to know they can make a difference in the world. Help girls identify a problem they
want to solve, reach out to others who can help, and put together their Take Action project.
SUPPORT GIRLS TO BUILD
SKILLS THROUGH PROFICIENCY BADGES
Girls feel proud and confident when they’ve learned a new skill through earning a badge.
Show girls the badges available at their grade level and guide them as they earn the ones that
interest them most.
EXPAND GIRLS’ VIEWS OF
THE WORLD
Give girls the opportunity to go to new places, meet new friends, and talk to experts in various fields. This expands their horizons and helps them imagine all kinds of new possibilities
for their futures.
CELEBRATE WITH CEREMONIES AND TRADITIONS
Hold award ceremonies to celebrate what girls have learned; enjoy beloved Girl Scout
traditions, such as flag ceremonies, sing-alongs, and campfires; or come together at bridging
ceremonies to mark the moment when girls move to the next level in Girl Scouting.
USE A GIRL-FRIENDLY APPROACH
Girls have fun when they can shape their own experiences, do hands-on activities, and work
together as teams. Help make this happen by using Girl Scouts’ three processes: Girl Led,
Learning by Doing, and Cooperative Learning.
ENCOURAGE GIRLS TO EARN
AND LEARN THROUGH THE
GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM
Coach girls to develop five key skills—Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management,
People Skills, and Business Ethics—by taking part in the largest girl-led business in the world.
INSPIRE GIRLS TO CONTINUE
GROWING THROUGH GIRL
SCOUTS
Share with girls the exciting opportunities they’ll have—to learn new things, meet new friends,
and make the world a better place—by staying involved in Girl SCouts.
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Positive
Values
Sense
of Self
Challenge
Seeking
Healthy
Relationships
5
Community
Problem
Solving
Girl Scouting
builds girls
of courage,
confidence, and
character, who
make the world
a better place.
Girl Scout
Leadership
Outcomes
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