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Program &
Event Guide
Spring 2015
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110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
Tel 516.741.2550 Fax 516.741.2207 www.gsnc.org
Regular Hours (September–June)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00am–5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am–8:00pm
Saturday
10:00am–1:00pm
Summer Hours (July and August)
Monday–Friday
9:00am–5:00pm
Holiday Closings:
Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Friday, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving, Inventory and End of Year Holiday
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Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc., Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Agency, is a member of Long Island’s United Way, Five Towns Community
Chest, United Community Fund of Great Neck and North New Hyde Park,
Manhasset Community Fund, and The Community Chest of Port Washington.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County turns
today’s girls into tomorrow’s leaders…
and it’s FUN, too!
The Girl Scout Mission
Girl Scouting builds girls of
courage, confidence, and character,
who make the world a better place.
The Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
The Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do,
and to,
respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.
Girl Scout Misión
Girl Scouts ayuda a las niñas a desarrollar el
valor, la confianza en sí mismas y los principios
para hacer del mundo un mejor lugar.
La Promesa de Girl Scouts
Por mi honor, yo trataré:
De servir a Dios y a mi patria,
ayudar a las personas en todo momento,
y vivir conforme a la Ley de Girl Scouts.
La Ley de Girl Scouts
Yo me esforzaré por:
Ser honrada y justa
cordial y servicial,
considerada y compasiva,
valiente y fuerte, y
responsable de lo que digo y hago,
y por
respetarme a mí misma y a los demás
respetar la autoridad
usar los recursos de manera prudente,
hacer del mundo un lugar mejor, y
ser hermana de cada una de las Girl Scouts.
How to Use This Guide
Placement Request Information
In an effort to make it easier to find
programs specifically tailored for your
girls, programs are listed by program
age level, then alphabetically.
Who Can Participate in an Event or Program?
1
When you meet with your Troop,
use Possibilities as a tool to help
plan your year.
2
Find programs that match a Girl’s
age level and indicate what
activities are of interest to her.
3
Registered Girl Scouts can attend
events with their Troop, or on their
own, unless indicated otherwise.
4
5
Your Troop should develop a budget,
incorporating dues, family partnership rebates, and goals for rebates
earned in the Mags&Munchies and
Cookie Programs.
Please read the complete event
description and registration
instructions carefully at
www.gsnc.org, as not all events are
registered though GSNC e-Council.
What Do These Icons Mean?
You will find these symbols throughout
the program guide to determine the
Girl Scout grade levels and who can
participate in a program.
Daisy
Grades K-1
Brownie
Grades 2-3
Junior
Grades 4-5
Cadette
Grades 6-8
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Senior
Grades 9-10
Ambassador
Grades 11-12
Volunteer
All/Adult
Program opportunities in Possibilities are offered for registered
Girl Scouts in Nassau County. All registered Girl Scouts can
participate in level appropriate events and programs listed in
this guide either as an individual, or as a member of a Troop.
Registered Girl Scouts can attend any events with a nonregistered participant. Non-registered participants would
need to include the $30 Girl Scout membership fee along with
the program registration fee. Girl Scouts from other Councils
may attend GSNC events for an additional $5 fee per girl
(space permitting). Placement in programs/events/trainings
is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Individual Girls
It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to ensure proper
adult supervision to all programs. GSNC will provide proper
supervision for all GSNC run programs.
Troops
A Troop attends with chaperoning adults meeting ratio and
Safety Activity Checkpoints. At drop off events, GSNC will
provide appropriate supervision. A permission form will be
needed for each girl.
Tag-Alongs
See individual program listings to determine if Tag-Alongs
are permitted and if there is a Tag-Along fee associated with
the program.
How to Request Placement for GSNC Programs
You are NOT “registered” until you receive a confirmation letter.
Credit cards will NOT be charged unless placed in program.
Online
Visit www.gsnc.org, click on “Programs & Events” link located
on the navigation bar. Click on “Register for Girl Scout Programs”
and follow the instructions.
By Mail
Download Registration form at www.gsnc.org and mail with
payment to:
Attn: Program Placement Request
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West
Garden City, NY 11530
OR: Bring the completed form with payment to the GSNC
Service Center.
Please Note: We DO NOT accept Placement Requests
by telephone.
Payment
Payment must be made at the time of registration. Fees may
be paid with the following types of payment:
Cash
(With paper registrations turned in to Service Center only)
Checks or Troop Checks
(Payable to Girl Scouts of Nassau County)
Credit Cards
(MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover)
Cookie Credits
(see below)
Cookie Credits
Earned by individual girls who sell 300 or more boxes of
Cookies. Cookie Credits can be used for all GSNC Council
activities listed in this book.
To Redeem Cookie Credit Gift Cards
Individuals may fill out the requested information on the
Individual Girl Scout Program Registration Form. Or you may
attach the Cookie Credit Redemption Form downloadable at
www.gsnc.org/forms/documents/CookieCreditRedemptionForm.pdf with your program registration.
If placement in a program does not occur your payment
will be returned.
Refunds
Once placed, placement request fees are not refundable
unless Girl Scouts of Nassau County cancels the program.
Refunds are not available for no-shows, late arrivals or early
departures. Unless specifically stated in the listing, patches
or badges are not provided at the event/program.
Confirmation Email/Letter
Once you are placed in the event, you will receive a confirmation
via e-mail or regular mail within 7 business days. Please wait for
your confirmation to arrive before calling with questions.
How to Register for Non-Council Programs
Contact the person listed in the advertisement in order to
arrange your program.
Payment, refund, and registration procedures may differ for
different providers. It is the Troop Leader’s responsibility to
be aware of these policies.
Please have an idea of the dates/times you prefer and of the
number of girls/adults in your group when you call.
Programs
Financial Literacy
By planning and participating in
money-earning projects, girls build
real-world skills that benefit their
Troop, councils, communities, and
most importantly, themselves
Healthy Living
SOCIAL
The Healthy Living Initiatives bring a
unique perspective to keeping girls
healthy as girls define health in their
own terms, placing as much emphasis
on emotional and social well-being as
physical health, nutrition and physical
fitness. In addition to healthy eating and
physical fitness, the Healthy Living
Initiatives focus on increasing girls’
self-esteem and developing healthy
relationships. These programs provide
girls with the courage, confidence, and
character to not only make the world a
better place, but their own lives more
healthful and balanced.
STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math)
Girl Scouts introduces girls of every
age to science, technology, engineering,
and math (STEM) experiences relevant
to everyday life. Whether they are
discovering how a car’s engine runs,
how to manage finances, building
and programming robots or exploring
careers in STEM fields, girls are fastforwarding into the future.
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Table of Contents
Programs (By GS Grade Levels)
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Page
GSNC - GS Gardeners
8
Bailey Arboretum
27
Clark Botanic Garden
30
In Your Heart Lives a Rainbow
31
Long Island Children’s Museum
35
Mad Science of Long Island
25
Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center
37
GSNC - CAMP: Camp Blue Bay Spring Fling Weekend
18
GSNC - Invention Convetion
10
GSNC - Science in Action
10
GSNC - STEM Badges at Microsoft Store
10
GSNC - Theatri-Gals InterACT
11
Fantastic Tours & Travel
40
Femcho*
26
Oh My Girls!
34
Scrubz Body Scrub
24
GSNC - A Day in the Life of a News 12 Reporter and Camera Person
11
GSNC - Entrepreneurial Envoys
11
GSNC - CPR, AED, and First Aid Training for Girl Scouts ONLY
11
GSNC - CAMP: Camp Aide Training
18
GSNC - CAMP: Camp Blue Bay Work & Fun Weekend
18
GSNC - Designer Division, Stylish Subtraction, Fashionable Fractions
11
GSNC - GS Destinations
12
GSNC - Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
11
GSNC - Survival Challenge
12
GSNC - Take Action for the Silver Award
12
Girlz Talk
29
GSNC - AWSM
13
GSNC - Save the Date – NSLIJ Career Exploration Opportunity
15
GSNC - Run an Activity Table at Girls Go the Distance Walkathon
and Activity Fair
14
Programs (By GS Grade Levels)
Page
GSNC - Take Action for the Gold Award
14
GSNC - Under Gardeners Program
9
GSNC - CAMP: Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
18
GSNC - Build a Better Booth Sale (Cookies)
15
GSNC - Take Action for the Bronze Award (Leaders)
12
Adult
GSNC - CAMP: Leaders Troop Camping
18
Adult
GSNC - CAMP: Outdoor Training
20
GSNC - Girls Go the Distance Walkathon and Activity Fair
16
GSNC - CAMP: Summer Camp 2015
19
GSNC - CAMP: Summer Camp Open House & Information Nights
19
GSNC - Volunteer Resource Center (VRC)
17
Always Gracious - The Academy of Etiquette & Charm
33
Active Kidz
28
Busto’s Martial Arts
22
Chocolate Works
30
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
23
Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s
39
Freeport Water Taxi & Tours
24
Gingerbread & Giggles
26
I.FLY Trapeze
33
The Lanyard Ladies
38
The Long Island Parrot Society
38
Love Your Heart
34
Madame Tussauds New York
25
Maple Family Centers
28
The Mets
21
Old Westbury Gardens
32
Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc. - Shows
36
Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc. - Workshops
37
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square
22
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GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY PROGRAMS (Refer to page 4 & 5 for placement request instructions.)
GS Gardeners
Are your girls interested in learning how their food grows? Join us at The Farm at Oyster Bay for the
sixth year of doing just that. Girls and adults learn to sow seeds, weed, do pest control, harvest, and
collect seeds for the next year’s crop in this organically run garden. In the Girl Scout tradition of
community service, all produce grown will be donated to a Food Pantry.
This is a commitment for both the girls and Leaders to see the growing season from seed to harvest.
The program starts in March with the Planning Meeting and ends in September at The Harvest
Celebration. There are other special days planned for all GS Troops to meet each other and have
some fun! You are expected to attend a minimum of 2 of these specially planned events.
For the Growing Season:
Each GS Troop picks 3 weeks to tend the garden, starting in June through September, so the girls see
all aspects of the growing season. Girl Scouts’ days at The Farm are Tuesday, Thursdays, & Saturdays
and you only have to come 2 times during your scheduled week.
Leader(s) or supervising adult(s) and 2 girl representatives from the Troop MUST attend the Planning
Meeting. The girls will bring back information to the Troop. At this meeting, days & times will be picked,
rules will be made and you will be introduced to the garden manager, Amanda Roberts from The Farm
at Oyster Bay.
The two most important aspects of this wonderful program are communication and commitment;
both are needed for a successful garden.
Troops,individual Girl Scouts and interested adults
March-September 2015
The Farm at Oyster Bay
510 Split Rock Rd., Syosset, NY 11791
Planning Meeting:
Thursday, March 19, 2015
4:30pm-6:00pm
Special Events:
Arbor Day: Saturday, April 25, 2015
Dig It Day: Saturday, May 16, 2015
Weed-a-thons: Saturday, July 11 and August 22, 2015
Harvest Celebration: Saturday, September 19, 2015
All Saturday events: 10:00am-12:00noon
$8 per registered Girl Scout, Leaders free, No Tag-Alongs or pets (Includes GS Gardeners Patch
and rocker)
Be prepared to make the commitment and get dirty! Old clothes and closed toe shoes are a must.
Program Links: It’s Your Planet-Love It! Journeys - All GS Levels
Patte Conway, [email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 219
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Under Gardeners Program
As an extension of the GS Gardeners, The Farm at Oyster Bay has offered an opportunity for GS
Seniors & Ambassadors to earn their Community Service Award, as an Under Gardener. Each Girl
Scout commits to 20 hours at The Farm where they learn all about gardening, assist when younger GS
and other youth groups attend, and take the lead on planning and running special events.
Each girl MUST attend the Under Gardeners training meeting and then sign up for dates via the
“Under Gardeners’ Shutterfly” website. Girls will be invited to Shutterfly when they attend the training
meeting. This program gives the girls the responsibility of communicating directly with the garden
manager, Amanda Roberts, at The Farm.
Nice bonus: if you are working on the Sow What Journey, this is a great opportunity to see how
your food goes from seed to table.
Troops or Individual Girl Scouts
Commit to the Growing Season:
March - September 2015
The Farm at Oyster Bay
510 Split Rock Rd., Syosset, NY 11791
Under Gardeners Training Meeting:
Thursday, March 5, 2015
4:30pm-5:30pm
Planning Meeting:
Thursday, March 19, 2015
4:30pm-6:00pm
Special Events:
Arbor Day: Saturday, April 25, 2015
Dig It Day: Saturday, May 16, 2015
Weed-a-thons: Saturday, July 11 and August 22, 2015
Harvest Celebration: Saturday, September 19, 2015
All Saturday events: 10:00am-12:00noon
$12 per registered Girl Scout
(Includes GS Gardeners Patch,
UG rocker and t-shirt)
Leaders Free
No Tag-Alongs
Patte Conway, [email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 219
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Invention Convention
Friday, February 27, 2015
6:00pm–8:30pm
Cradle of Aviation, 1 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
$20 per registered Girl Scout
(Includes Invention Convention Patch)
Leaders Free
No Tag-Alongs
From the light bulb to the iPad, inventors are always coming
up with great ways to solve problems. GSNC’s third annual
Invention Convention will put your ideas to the test. Rotating
through different stations, your problem solving skills will be
used in new hands-on, interactive activities.
Lisa Bordonaro-Lubrano, [email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 253
computer, and add in title slides and rolling credits. Cadettes
will end their session by premiering their mini movie on the
big screen.
Seniors and Ambassadors: Website Designer
Seniors and Ambassadors will learn the ins and outs of being a
website designer, focusing on copy, content, and layout. Girls
will use a template or start from scratch to create their own
blogs, vlogs, and photo boards to showcase their time as
Girl Scouts.
Keep an eye on Program Spotlight at www.gsnc.org for more of
these programs happening in Spring 2015.
Skill badges sold separately.
Each session starts with a store tour and ends with the girls
having a technologically inspired dance party! Thirty minute
parent session included.
Kimberly Genesi, [email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 255
Science in Action
Friday, March 20, 2015
Snow Date: Friday, April 17, 2015
Choose one session:
5:00pm-6:00pm or 6:00pm-7:00pm
Hofstra University
Berliner Hall, Room TBD, at the corner of
California Avenue and Huntington Place
$5 per registered Girl Scout (Includes National
Chemistry Week Fun Patch)
Enrollment is limited to 20 girls per session
At this workshop you’ll do fun, hands-on chemistry
experiments. See how cool science can be when you are
the Scientist!
Patty Donohue-Brown, [email protected] or
516.741.2550 ext. 273
STEM Badges
at Microsoft Store
For date and time check Program Spotlight
at www.gsnc.org
Microsoft Store at Roosevelt Field Mall,
630 Old Country Road, Garden City, NY 11530
$5 per registered Girl Scout (Includes a Microsoft Fun
Patch and certificate of completion)
No Tag-Alongs
Brownies: Computer Expert
Brownies learn to easily navigate a computer using childfriendly software, practice internet safety, and browse the web
on a cool scavenger hunt. Brownies will love learning to paint
and draw through computer programs, creating their own
beautiful keepsakes to take home.
Juniors: Digital Photographer
Juniors go beyond the world of selfies! They will learn how
to take, edit, and share fantastic digital photographs like a
professional, practicing those winning smiles for the camera
and showing off their fabulous finished projects.
Cadettes: Digital Movie Maker
Cadettes begin earning this skill badge by brainstorming and
storyboarding a short film with their team. The girls will each
have a starring role in their movie, shoot and edit it on the
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Theatre Program:
Theatri-Gals InterACT
Friday, March 20, 2015
5:30pm
Location TBD
Individual Girls and Troops
$8 per registered Girl Scout (includes portions of
Theatri-Gals show(s), activity guide and patch (patch will
be mailed after the program)
No Tag-Alongs
Are you a drama queen? Dramatic much?! Curious about
acting? It’s your turn to step into the spotlight!
The Theatri-Gals InterACT Program is an exciting and
unique program experience that will include portions of a
Theatri-Gals play, a Q&A with some cast members/ Director
and participation in hands on drama workshops. Girls will
take a part in improvisations, creative drama and role playing
and will get the chance to perform for their fellow
program participants.
Theatri-Gals is a group of Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes who
devise an original theater performance based around a theme
that they choose together. Currently in its 6th year, the girls
are working hard on creating their 2015 performance.
The full Theatri-Gals performance will take place in
April 2015. Should your Troop wish to purchase tickets to
the performance, they are $7 per person. For further
information about InterACT and Theatri-Gals please see
www.gsnc.org/OnStage.
Program Link: It’s Your Story, Tell It! Journeys
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
Melanie Trainor-Gomez, [email protected] or
516.741.2550 ext. 268
A Day in the Life of a
News 12 Reporter and
Camera Person
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Juniors and Cadettes: 2:30pm-5:00pm
Seniors and Ambassadors: 1:30pm-5:15pm
Lynbrook Recreation Center
55 Wilbur Street, Lynbrook
$10 per registered Girl Scout
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a reporter or
camera person? Or how a news story is put together? Meet
with a News 12 reporter and camera person and you’ll learn
how reporters research stories, how news segments are
produced, and what it takes to become a reporter or
camera person.
Seniors and Ambassadors are invited to arrive early, help work
with younger girls, and hear the reporters’ presentation.
Program link: aMUSE Journey for Juniors and MEdia Journey
for Cadettes
aMUSE and MEdia awards will not be earned during this program.
Space is limited. To maximize space for girls who want to
participate in this program, parents are asked to carpool and
bring necessary adult coverage if possible.
Girls are encouraged to submit questions for the reporter and
camera person prior to the program.
Questions can be submitted to [email protected].
Eliza Zipper, [email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 254
Entrepreneurial Envoys
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Thursday, June 4, 2015
7:00pm–8:00pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
Free for registered Girl Scouts who have had Cookie
sales of 300+ boxes (Includes a light snack)
No Tag-Alongs
Join the Entrepreneurial Envoys and become a member of the
exclusive group of Girl Scouts who have excelled in using the
*5 Skills* of the Cookie Program. The Entrepreneurial Envoys
team up with our Girl Scout Council staff and volunteers to:
select the girl rewards for both the Mags&Munchies
• Help
and Cookie Programs
a sneak peek at new products and themes of
• Get
each program
your successes and tips with other Girl Scouts and
• Share
adult volunteers.
Fran McAllister, [email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 249.
CPR, AED, and First Aid
Training for Girl Scouts ONLY
CPR: Thursday, April 16, 2015
First Aid: Thursday, April 22, 2015
5:00pm–8:30pm
DeMatteis Center
101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale, NY 11548
$25 per registered Girl Scout (Covers BOTH dates)
Space is limited to 40 girls
The DeMatteis Center has offered GSNC an opportunity for
girls 12 to 18 years old to receive certification in CPR, AED and
First Aid. Girl Scouts MUST attend both sessions to
be fully certified with the American Heart Association in CPR,
AED, and First Aid.
Jan Figueira, fi[email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 217
Designer Division, Stylish
Subtraction, Fashionable Fractions
Monday, July 27, 2015 to Friday, July 31, 2015
1:30pm–4:00pm
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$80 per registered Girl Scout entering 7th, 8th or 9th grade
(Includes all program materials and expenses)
Do you enjoy putting outfits together? Do you like decorating
your room? Do you love shopping? Are you thinking about a
career that might include these interests? If the answer to
these questions is “yes,” then join GSNC this summer for five
afternoons exploring the financial literacy and math skills vital
to anyone interested in the apparel and home décor industry.
Participants will cost, price and produce a holiday décor item,
and discuss what it might take to create a company to sell their
item. The program is expected to include a visit to a local mall.
Program link: Skills learned in this session can be used toward
the Entrepreneur Badge (Badge not included).
Lucy Effron, [email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 265
Save The Date
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
Thursday, February 26, 2015
The School of Engineering and Computing Science at The New
York Institute of Technology invites you to their annual Introduce
a Girl to Engineering Day! Join them to celebrate Engineering &
Technology innovation through fun activities!
Examples: NAO robots, 3D Printing, Coding Stations and drones
Check the program section on gsnc.org website for further details.
Patty Donohue-Brown, [email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 273
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Survival Challenge
Friday, May 8, 2015
6:00pm–8:30pm
Bailey Arboretum
194 Bayville Road, Lattingtown, NY 11560
$18 per registered Girl Scout
(Includes Survival Challenge Patch)
Leaders Free
No Tag-Alongs
Your Passport to Travel
Girls Explore
the World
Can you survive outdoors? Survival Challenge will test your old skill
and teach new ones. Team will be asked to accomplish a specific
tasks in a variety of situations. Stations will be manned by a guide
to explain the scenario and work with teams when necessary. With
new scenarios this year, your team will have to work together to
survive the night.
Lisa Bordonaro-Lubrano, [email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 253
Take Action for the Silver Award
Choose one session to attend:
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 or
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Levittown Hall
201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville, NY 11801
(Between Beech Lane and Blueberry Lane)
Or
Thursday, August 20, 2015
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
7:00pm-8:30pm (all dates)
$10 per registered Girl Scout
(Includes Take Action Patch and GSNC Tote Bag)
$5 per adult
No Tag-Alongs
If you are planning to earn the Silver Award, this workshop is
for you. Learn the award guidelines, participate in activities
that show what it means to do a Take Action project, learn how
to map your community, and discover how you can make the
world a better place.
Patte Conway, [email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 219
Take Action for the Bronze Award
Girl Scout destinations are travel experiences that range from two days to three
weeks for Cadettes and older. You will
meet remarkable girls, develop leadership
skills, gain confidence, and enjoy valuable
learning opportunities to take action.
Visit the Girl Scout destinations,
www.girlscouts.org/destinations,
for trip descriptions, applications, and
current offerings.
(Leaders and interested adults)
Choose one session to attend:
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville, NY 11801
(Between Beech Lane and Blueberry Lane)
Or
Thursday, May 28, 2015
GSNC Service Center, 110 Ring Rd West, Garden City, NY 11530
7:00pm–8:30pm (all dates)
$5 per adult
What does it take for your Junior Troop to earn the Bronze Award?
Come to this highly recommended seminar to learn the award
guidelines, participate in activities that help you understand the
difference between Community Service and Take Action projects,
and your role as Leader. GSNC wants you to feel empowered
to help guide your girls in earning the highest award for Girl
Scout Juniors!
Patte Conway, [email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 219
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WIN A SUMMER INTERNSHIP AT ONE OF THE
NATION’S PREMIER MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES!
Have you wondered what it would be like to become a
scientist? Would you enjoy working on discoveries that
could help cure diseases?
Advancing Women in Science and Medicine (AWSM), at the
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research invites Girl Scouts to
discover the challenges and rewards of medical research. Attend
this event and meet female students, scientists and physicians
who will help you explore careers in science and medicine.
Moms/Guardians of
Participating Girl Scouts
Who:
10th Grade only
What:
Girl Scouts and their moms/guardians will meet female graduate students, post-graduates,
scientists, and physicians, to learn about careers in science and medicine and discuss the
rewards and challenges of biomedical research.
Where:
The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
350 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030 (Entrance #3)
When:
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
5:00pm-7:00pm
Why:
Girl Scouts in 11th grade are invited to apply for the 2014 AWSM/Girl Scouts Summer
Internship Award. The recipient will receive a scholarship toward her education and gain
hands-on summer research experience under the mentorship of an AWSM faculty member.
Cost:
$5 commitment fee per girl (No fee for attending adults)
Contact:
Patty Donohue-Brown, [email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 273
11th Grade only
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Run an Activity
Table at the
Take Action for the
Gold Award
Girls Go the Distance
Walkathon and Activity Fair
If you are planning to earn the Gold
Award, this workshop is for you! Learn the
guidelines for the award, what it means
to do a Take Action project, important
deadlines, the approval process, and what
your interview will be like. You will also
hear how to make a lasting impact on your
community as you live the Girl Scout Law:
To make the world a better place!
Troops, individual Girl Scouts and interested adults
Senior and Ambassador Girl Scout Troops are
needed to run activity tables at Girls Go the
Distance Walkathon and Activity Fair. The girls can
create an activity that ties in with the Healthy Living
Initiative or they can tie their activity to a Journey.
Running a table at Girls Go the Distance
Walkathon and Activity Fair can qualify
for service hours!
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Free
(There is no fee to host a table and Troops can
apply for a $50 grant to help cover supply costs
for approximately 800 guests)
Choose one session to attend:
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 or
Monday, April 13, 2015
Levittown Hall
201 Levittown Parkway
Hicksville, NY 11801
(Between Beech Lane and Blueberry Lane)
Or
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
7:00pm–8:30pm (all dates)
$10 per registered Girl Scout
(Includes Take Action Patch and
GSNC Tote Bag)
$5 per adult
No Tag-Alongs
For more information contact:
Patte Conway
[email protected] or
516.741.2550 ext. 219
To register contact: Denise Voda,
[email protected] or
516.729.3368 with your table idea
Go Gold at girlscouts.org/goldaward
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Build a Better Booth Sale
(Troop Cookie or Mags&Munchies Manager
or Troop Leader)
Thursday, February 5, 2015
7:00pm–8:30pm
GSNC Service Center, 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
$5 per adult (Includes light refreshments and take home “tool-kit”)
No Tag-Alongs
Successful, experienced Girl Scout volunteers will be offering their tips and
techniques on how to maximize your Cookie and Mags&Munchies proceeds
by holding booth sales. We’ll cover everything from booth displays and donation
boxes to girl’s sales pitches and smiles.
Fran McAllister, [email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 249
Save the Date
CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITY
2015 (Check Program Spotlight for date and time.)
A week of immersion into the varied career opportunities within a major medical system. See
and hear from a variety of professionals – doctors, nurses, dietitians, psychologists, engineers,
marketers, etc. – Participants will get an up-close view (think field trips) of the different jobs
that are needed for Long Island’s largest employer and a national leader in health and wellness,
to care for our community.
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ACTIVITY FAIR, FOOD AND FUN continue to 1:00pm
ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Saturday, April 25, 2015 Set Up: 9:00am–1:00pm And/Or
Sunday, April 26, 2015 Event day: 7:00am–2:30pm (rain or shine)
Volunteers please contact: Lorna de Bellegarde at [email protected] or 516.741.2550 ext. 207
Girls Go the Distance is an opportunity for families, friends, colleagues and the public to
support Girl Scouts of Nassau County and its Healthy Living Initiatives. The event includes food,
activity fair and Old Bethpage Village Restoration admission.
Register online now:
Girl Scout/Adult Walker
$35 fee (must register as a Girl Scout Girl/Adult Walker online to receive the T-shirt and patch)
Accompanying Adult or Tag-Along (non-Girl Scout child, 3 years and up)
$10 fee (must register online)
Register at: http://gsnc.kintera.org/walk
IMPORTANT:
EXPRESS CHECK-IN is available when the walkers, accompanying adults and Tag-Alongs
entering the Restoration have registered online and all sponsor donations have also been
made online (no money or envelopes to turn in on the day of the walk).
RAIN OR SHINE! z BE PREPARED FOR A DAY OF FUN!
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GSNC Volunteer Resource Center (VRC)
Visit the VRC at the Service Center where volunteers can get help planning their Troop meetings,
Journeys, and ceremonies. Co-leaders can use the VRC to meet and plan. Volunteers can come in to
meet with their MVP Specialists.
Featuring - TROOP TIPS
Troop Tips is a new workshop series that will cover a variety of topics designed
to help Troop Leaders deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Troop Tips
meetings are 6-7:30 pm on selected Thursdays. Sign up for one or more sessions
by emailing Katie Smith at [email protected].
Troop Tips Schedule:
February 5 – Financial Literacy and Cookie Badges
February 19 – aMUSE Journey
March 5 – Field Trips
March 19 – Amaze Journey
April 2 – Mission Sisterhood Journey
April 16 – Ceremonies
Girl Scouts of Nassau County has developed Resource Boxes surrounding the themes of
Outdoor Activities, Girl Scout History and GSNC Patch Programs to help Troop leaders with their meetings.
These boxes contain materials and items for each topic, which will enhance the Girl Scout Troop meeting
and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Items Available for Loan
Nature Box - contains binoculars, bug boxes, field
Ceremonial Materials – Flags and Accessories
Pick Your Journey Kit for Brownie, Junior, Cadette,
Senior and Ambassador Troops - each kit contains
three Journeys and Adult Guides to help your Troop
make an informed choice about which Journey they
will take!
Journey in a Weekend – Resource kits to help you
complete the aMUSE Junior Journey, Amaze Cadette
Journey, and Mission Sisterhood Senior Journey in
a weekend.
Journey in a Weekend Kits
Compass Box - contains 10 compasses, maps
& activities
First Aid and Knives Box - contains 8 jackknives, 20
paperknives & First Aid kit.
Knot Box - contains 20 cords, sample knots & activities
Junior aMUSE
Senior Mission Sisterhood
Patch Programs and Badge Boxes
Outdoor Boxes
guides, flower presses, magnifiers, rulers & more!
Outdoor Cooking Box - contains vagabond stove,
chimney, and fire starters (buddy burner, egg crate, and
trench candles)
Asthma Awareness Patch Program Box
“Caring for your Heart” Patch Program Box
“Curiosity Box” Patch Program Box
“Go Batty: Discovering Bats on LI” Patch Program Box
“NY State of Mind” Badge Box
Daisy Money Counts Leaf
Brownie Meet My Customers Badge
Have questions? Need assistance? Contact Katie Smith, MVP Volunteer Resource Specialist, at [email protected].
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GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY CAMP
Camp Blue Bay
Spring Fling Weekend
Camp Blue Bay
Work & Fun Weekend
April 17-19, 2015
$45 per person (Includes Saturday Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner & Sunday Breakfast)
April 10-12, 2015
Open to Cadette, Senior or Ambassador Troops with
appropriate coverage and Individual Adult Volunteers
No camp training required
$15 per person to cover the cost of meals and snacks
(Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Sunday
Breakfast Included)
Calling all Brownies and Junior Troops interested in welcoming
Spring Camp Blue Bay Style! It’s time to shake off those Winter
blues, breathe the fresh brisk air and have some fun. An array
of planned activities awaits you and your girls on Saturday:
plant some seeds, take a walk on the beach to collect shells,
make a Spring craft, learn a new game or two, and sing around
the campfire while discovering the fun of camp.
Troops can choose to arrive Friday night or Saturday morning.
No training required for adults but we ask that you limit the
number of adults to allow more girls to attend. Indoor space
and tents will be assigned based on the number of people in
your group. Troops will be expected to share sites.
Interested in helping to improve and maintain our camp while
enjoying the camp experience?
Weekend projects to include clearing paths, spreading wood
chips and more.
Come for the day or stay for the weekend. Each group will be
required to volunteer for at least one morning or afternoon shift
on Saturday to help keep our camp clean and beautiful.
The rest of the weekend is yours to enjoy as a Troop.
$45 per person (Includes Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner &
Sunday Breakfast).
Visit www.gsnc.org/camp for more information, instructions
and to download a registration form.
Interested? Go to www.gsnc.org/camp for more information,
instructions and to download a registration form.
Camp Aide Training
Girl Scouts entering 11 or 12 grade by
September 2015
Camp Blue Bay, East Hampton
$825 per registered Girl Scout
$855 per Non-Girl Scout
Saturday, March 14, 2015 Bus departs 8:00am
Sunday, March 15, 2015 Bus returns approximately 2:00pm
Bus departs from and returns to the
Girl Scout Service Center
Available to:
Girls entering 8th grade and up by September, 2015 may
volunteer at Summer Fun Day Camps at Wantagh Park
Girls entering 9th grade and up by September, 2015 may
volunteer at Camp Blue Bay sleep-away camp (East
Hampton) or at Summer Fun Day Camp.
Visit www.gsnc.org/camp to download additional
information, instructions and registration form.
$75 per participant (includes training materials,
transportation to Camp Blue Bay, camp fee and food.)
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Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
This two-week Counselor-in-Training for Ambassador Girl Scouts
will allow you to complete an outdoor leadership course, while
observing and assisting counselors at camp. There will be time
for training as well as an opportunity to work directly with younger
campers. Participants will live in a tent unit and work together as
part of the 2015 CIT Team. To be considered for this program,
interested girls must complete the application process and have
a personal interview. This training is limited to 12 participants.
Contact Laura Bissett-Carr at [email protected] or
631.604.2201 to request an application packet.
If you enjoy the outdoors and like working with
younger girls, consider becoming a Summer Camp Aide.
During an overnight stay in a Troop House at Camp Blue Bay,
you will participate in a leadership training designed to prepare
you to work with younger girls. This training will consist of
a variety of hands-on activities and role playing. After the
successful completion of this training, you can apply to
volunteer for one week at Summer Fun Day Camp at Wantagh
Park or Camp Blue Bay. The cost of $200 to volunteer at Camp
Blue Bay will include cost of transportation and all meals.
Be sure to register quickly, training is limited to 24 participants.
A confirmation, including packing list and additional
information, will be mailed to you.
Leaders - Would you like to learn
“What it Takes” to go Troop Camping?
Join us for an evening of pictures, stories and interactive
discussions with a group of experienced Troop Campers.
Our panel discussion topics will include:
• Camp Blue Bay – All it has to offer
• Progression in Girl Scouts - How to decide if your
Troop is ready to camp
• Training – What is needed to take a Troop camping
• How to work with the girls to prepare them for the
outdoor experience
• Tips & Techniques from the experts
Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Girl Scout Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
Register at www.gsnc.org/camp.
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GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY CAMP
Camp Information Nights
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Monday, February 9, 2015
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
7:30pm-8:30pm
Girl Scout Service Center, 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
Drop in meetings held at the Girl Scout Service Center will give you the
opportunity to meet with representatives from both Summer Fun Day
Camp at Wantagh and Camp Blue Bay to learn more about our summer
camp programs. Parents bring along your daughter to learn about a
typical day at camp and ask any questions you may have.
Questions about our
Summer Camp Programs?
Contact Laura Bissett-Carr
Manager, Program & Outdoor Services
at Camp Blue Bay
[email protected]
or 631.604.2201
Camp Blue Bay Open House
Meet the Summer Camp Director!
Saturday, May 2, 2015 or Sunday, May 3, 2015
10:00am–3:00pm
Camp Blue Bay, 103 Flaggy Hole Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937
Register online at www.gsnc.org/camp
Enjoy a drive with your family to East Hampton and visit our beautiful
Camp Blue Bay. Learn more about our facility and summer camp
programs by taking part in a self-guided tour. Camp Director and
volunteers will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Arrange for a visit to
Camp Blue Bay that works for you!
Not everyone’s schedule will work for the
Open House to meet the Camp Director, feel
free to contact camp at [email protected]
or 631.604.2201 to arrange a date and time
to take a self-guided tour of the facility at
your convenience.
The Summer Camp Lottery Date set for February 9, 2015
The 2015 Girl Scouts of Nassau County Camp Guide has been mailed
to every household of a registered Girl Scout in Nassau County earlier
this month. If you have not received your copy please visit our web site
at www.gsnc.org/camp or contact the Girl Scout Service Center to
receive your copy.
Please note: If your child would like
to attend camp with a friend it is best to
mail registration forms together in the
same envelope.
Be sure to check out our 2015 Camp Guide
Initially there will be a large number of registrations, so we will once
for our fee structure offering multiple-week
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discounts. Send your child to camp for two
weeks and get a discount. Send your child
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GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY CAMP
Outdoor Training
Trip Training
What is a Girl Scout Trip and how do you get ready for it? The Trip Training course
will prepare Leaders and trip coordinators to bring their Troops/Groups on any
Girl Scout trip or activity. Participants will become familiar with GSUSA Safety
Activity Checkpoints, GSNC Policies, Standards and Guidelines, budgeting,
timing, transportation and other topics, so that the event is fun and safe for all.
Please Note: Trip Training is a pre-requisite for Outdoor Camp Training
Trip Training
Outdoor Education
February 10, 2015, 7:15pm-10:00pm
March 16, 2015, 7:15pm-10:00pm
Girl Scouts of Nassau County provides Outdoor Education courses to help
Girl Scout volunteers prepare themselves to help girls enjoy outdoor experiences
together. Training will introduce progression in the out-of-doors, review camp
facilities and provide basic skills for outdoor program. Under the guidance of
trained and enthusiastic adults, girls may take their first hike, build their first
campfire and sleep under the stars for the first time.
Two ways to participate:
Option 1
(Two evening sessions and one overnight at camp)
Register for:
Trip Training, Overnight Pre-plan & Mandatory Overnight
Individual classes must be taken in sequence
Cost: Mandatory Overnight Training Fee to cover cost of food and
program supplies is $20 per adult
Daycare for your school-age children will be available during the Mandatory
Overnight. All children attending will take part in a specially designed camp
program during the day, while the adults participate in training. Parents and
children will enjoy an evening program and overnight accommodations together.
Cost per child is $15, and includes lunch and program fee. If you are interested
in taking advantage of this opportunity, be sure to include the children’s names,
ages and program fee with your registration form. Space for children is limited
and will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis.
Outdoor Education
Option 1
Overnight Pre-plan
April 1, 2015, 7:00pm-10:00pm
April 21, 2015, 7:00pm-10:00pm
April 23, 2015, 7:00pm-10:00pm
Mandatory Overnight
May 2/3, 2015, 8:00am Saturday
through 1:00pm Sunday
Option 2
All in One Training
May 15-17, 2015, 6:00pm
Friday through 1:00pm Sunday
Option 2
(All in one weekend Friday through Sunday at Camp)
Register for: All in One Camp Training
Please note this course will include Trip Training,
Overnight Pre-plan and Mandatory Overnight cost is $25 per person.
Daycare is not available during this weekend.
Camp Update
Camp guidelines, procedures and program change. Your camping skills must be
updated every three years to enable you to take girls camping. The Camp Update
course will review skills, provide up-to-date information on camp materials used,
ecology and environmental guidelines. (Required every three years to keep
certification current.)
Register online now at
www.gsnc.org/training/outdoor.asp
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Camp Update
March 3, 2015, 7:30pm-9:00pm
May 5, 2015, 7:30pm-9:00pm
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advantage of the special savings
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Fitness/Self Defense
Martial Arts have been around for thousands of years.
Practicing Martial Arts has helped children and adults
with physical fitness and self defense.
School teachers and doctors recommend practicing
Martial Arts for the structure and discipline that it
offers. Martial Arts is a sport, but unlike other
activities in which you have a single stand out player
everyone can achieve the same status. It is about
individual growth.
At Busto’s we pride ourselves being a part of the
community. We offer classes for ages 2-adult. We can
structure self defense, anti bullying and confidence
building classes year-round. Classes can be a single
class for a badge or multi-sessions.
Tigers - A specialized, fun filled and fast paced
learning program created for children 5-7 years of age. They will learn the basics of Karate while building selfesteem and learning teamwork in a safe environment.
Dragons - A program developed for children 8-12 years
of age teaching them practical self-defense while
building a foundation for adulthood in and out of
Karate by learning self-worth, discipline and respect.
Teens - Specialized for our older students, our Teen
program starts at age 13 and provides a challenging,
energetic approach to the field of Martial Arts.
Students work on their techniques both on their own
and with their peers. The content is age appropriate and
provides a source of knowledge of our specific style of
karate as well as physical fitness and self-defense. Busto’s Martial Arts
490 Old Bethpage Road
Plainview, NY 11803
www.bustosmartialarts.com
$8.00 per registered Girl Scout (Troops, Individual
Girls and Tag-Alongs)
$10.00 per Adults
$50.00 deposit required
Minimum 10/Maximum 50
For more information contact:
Shihan John Busto at 516.822.4785
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SOCIAL
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Mad Science of
Long Island
Bring Fun Science to Your
Troop Meeting!
Mad Science aims to spark the imagination
and curiosity of children by providing fun,
entertaining and educational activities that
instill a clear understanding of what science
really is and how it affects the world around
us. Mad Science programs encourage informal
learning through hands-on experiences.
They are fun explorations into science and
technology, and include a lot of fascinating
equipment, supplies and take-home materials.
PROGRAM LINKS: Mad Science programs
are correlated to meet your new science
requirements.
Call for an appointment
Will come and bring everything to your
Troop meeting
$190.00 per workshop
Up to 20 participants
For more information contact:
516.620.6768 ext.114
[email protected]
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Guaranteed Giggles
Laugh
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Learn
Gingerbread & Giggles has the
sweetest badge program ever!
Scouts from K-12 earn a
Financial Literacy badge plus
make and take home an
edible art masterpiece. This
unique program includes:
Parents and Tag-Alongs
30 minutes of dance/fitness, 30 minutes
of girl-talk, and a lifetime of confidence!
FREE FEMCHO* GIVEAWAYS!
All returning troops receive
a 10% discount!
Do you want to feel fit, healthy, and confident?
Then this program is for you! Move, dance, and
sweat to your favorite music. During facilitated
girl-talk, the girls engage in peer appropriate
discussions, exchange honest compliments,
and embrace their own originality while
respecting the uniqueness of others.
• Age-appropriate badge
activity & discussion
regarding the sweet
business of Gingerbread
& Giggles
• Edible Art project with
seasonal options from
chocolate houses to
cookies, cupcakes & more!
• All project supplies
• Set up & clean up at your
meeting location
Troop leaders can relax —
we handle it all!
Let’s Plan a Great Meeting Together
516.506.3083
GingerbreadAndGiggles.com
Girls can earn petals and badges while having
fun, bonding, and gaining self-respect.
Choose from the following programs, lead by
certified femcho* professionals who create a
friendly and nurturing environment:
ORIGINAL: Confidence
LEADERSHIP: What you need to lead
FRIENDSHIP FIRST: Anti-bullying
ATHLETIC: Compassionate Competition
HEALTHY CHOICES: You are what you eat
SUCCESS: For girls at risk
Contact Tina or Claudine at 516.338.7701 or
email [email protected] to schedule,
or register online at www.femcho.com
$15 per girl
$150 minimum per class
($100 deposit required)
Visit us at www.femcho.com
Like us on Facebook
Badge Program
for K-12
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all the fun, none of the fuss
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What’s better than girl scout cookies?
Nothing.
But a day at
ACTIVE KIDZ
comes pretty close.
Check out our 20,000 square ft. facility with:
• Laser tag for up to 40 people!
• Arcade room
• Inflatable room
• New interactive iplay floor & dance room
• Rock climbing
• Indoor playground
Earn your next badge at Active Kidz!
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A DAY OF
THE CEDARMORE CORPORATION
CRITICAL
CONVERSATIONS
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERIES
FEATURED TOPICS
INCLUDE:
Self Esteem
and
Fashion & Finance
CULTURALLY
RELEVANT
EMPOWERMENT
Anti-Bullying
Health & Beauty
College Preparedness
FOR GIRLS
Career Exploration
REGISTRATION:
Age-Appropriate
Sessions for Girls
Ages:
11-14, 15-18+
$25
PER PERSON
Relevant Workshops
for Mothers,
Mentors,& Gardians
Interactive
Workshops
Dynamic
Keynoters
Musical
Performances
Engaging
“Girlz Talk”
Town Hall
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Health, Wellness,
and Beauty Pavilion
Mentoring Match-up
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Check-in begins at 8:00 AM)
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
The Mack Student Center
1000 Hempstead Turnpike
(North Campus)
Uniondale, NY
CO-SPONSORS
(Includes access to
all sessions,
continental breakfast,
lunch, and gift bag)
TO REGISTER
VISIT:
www.cedarmore.org
Phone:
(516) 378-3415
Email:
[email protected]
Registered Girl Scouts
can sign-up for this event
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Programs & Events.
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Clark Botanic
Garden
Programs at Clark Botanic Garden:
Bees and Butterflies / Pollinators
Terrariums / Water Cycle
Life of a Plant / Seeds
Bats/Bat Workshop
All programs include a take home hands
on project
See the Clark Botanic Garden website for more
information. Click on education k-5. Please
call Glenn Aldridge for more information and
to schedule a date for your troop(s); or e-mail
Glenn at [email protected].
Cost of the program is $150.00 per class (up to
25 children). This includes the class, the project
and a tour of Clark Garden.
Call for an appointment
Clark Botanic Garden
193 I.U. Willets Road
Albertson, NY 11507
$150.00 per class
up to 25 girls
Troops
Tag-Alongs
For more information contact:
Glenn Aldridge
516.816.5315
[email protected]
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“In Your Heart
Lives A Rainbow”
An exciting, uplifting interactive show!
Karen Seader, The Lady of the Rainbow,
creates an enchanting, multi-cultural experience
that encourages kindness, respect, sharing,
appreciation, and being the best you can be.
Using original songs and stories, Karen engages
the girls with colorful props, movement, dance,
musical instruments and dazzling lights.
Program Links:
Girl Scout Daisies can earn – Any of the Petals
you choose; Daisy Flower Garden and 3 Cheers
For Animals Journeys.
Girl Scout Brownies can earn – “Hear a Story”
Journey Badge from A World of Girls, “Loving
Water” Badge from Wow! Wonders of Water, “My
Best Self”, “Making Friends”, and “Dancer” Skill
Building Badges, from The Girl’s Guide to Girl
Scouting for Brownies.
Call to schedule
Will come to your Troop meeting
$10.00 per participant
Minimum 10
For more information contact:
Karen Seader at
516.483.1899 or [email protected]
InYourHeartLivesaRainbow.com
Looking for a fun way to keep your troop
active? Long Beach Tennis Center is more than
just tennis. Through a partnership with Cure
Mommy’s Breast Cancer, come experience
fun multi-sport activities, carnivals, crafts and
parties. All events geared specifically to the age
and ability of your troop. Events scheduled at
your convenience. All events work towards
a patch.
Call or email to schedule
Long Beach Tennis Center
899 Monroe Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
Contact Long Beach Tennis Center
at 516.432.6060
Work on components of It’s Your StoryTell It! through physical activities on the
tennis court
Cost: Call for more information.
Pricing begins at $12 per scout
Call/Email: Lori D'Antonio 516.432.6060
or email [email protected]
Tag-Alongs OK
Deposit required
Wear sneakers and comfortable clothing
Fun patch provided
Call us for schedule of special events for
individuals or troops!
Seniors & Ambassadors
Looking for volunteer opportunities? Learn how
to work on physical activities with children. Once
trained, assist in event planning and volunteer at
our ongoing special events.
Karen Seader has been a children’s entertainer
for more than 20 years. She has worked with
as many as 50,000 children in over 3,000
shows performed at schools, libraries, camps,
organizations, parties, and community events.
Cure Mommy’s Breast Cancer - CMBC is a not
for profit 501©(3) corp. that provides financial
assistance to those in need while suffering the
burdens of breast cancer.
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Flying Trapeze
We offer workshops on Table Etiquette,
Social Etiquette and Image and Style. The girls
learn the art of dining and entertaining with
confidence and gracefulness. Our workshops
are age appropriate as well as interactive and
fun. Your troop learns proper social skills while
reaching their goals of completing their badge
requirements.
We travel to your meeting place
Our workshops are 1 hour
$25.00 per registered Girl Scout
$20.00 per girl if sign up for two workshops
$25.00 per Tag-Along
$25.00 per Adults (parents)
Free for Troop Leader
For more information contact:
Arely Mendoza-Cantos at
516-593-3817 or e-mail
[email protected]
Ages 4 years and up –
Troops and individuals
Flying Trapeze has become the newest and
most exciting experience on Long Island. This
activity gives participants of all ages a chance
to learn something new, challenge themselves,
and explore and discover hidden talents. I.FLY
unlocks skills and builds confidence in a unique
way. Sign up alone or bring the whole Troop.
When booked as a group, each “Flyer” will
receive a complimentary I.FLY Activity Patch.
It’s safe, enjoyable, and the most fun your Troop
will have all year. It’s time to stop wondering and
start flying!
1.5 hours of flying trapeze for up to
14 participants
April–October (See schedule online.
Hours vary based on season)
I.FLY@Eisenhower Park (April-October)
1899 Hempstead Tpk,
East Meadow, NY 11554
In front of the Nassau County Aquatic Center
I.FLY@Long Beach (May-August)
45 Riverside Blvd.
Long Beach, NY 11561
at the Boardwalk on Riverside Blvd. (see
iflytrapeze.com LOCATION page for specific
location and directions)
$40 per participant WEEKDAYS and
$50 WEEKENDS when booked as a group at
our Eisenhower Park location. (Long Beach
pricing may vary.)
Contact Anthony or Marco
at book@iflytrapeze.com or
call 516.640.6995 or 516.640.1579
for more info and to book.
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Love Your Heart
Did you know that heart disease is a serious
women’s health issue that starts with lifestyle
habits developed early in life? The North ShoreLIJ Health System and the American Heart
Association have joined together to teach girls
about heart healthy living. This fun and interactive
class is taught by Registered Nurses specializing
in cardiology, and explains the basic anatomy and
function of the heart. A special emphasis will be
placed on healthy practices, including exercise
activities, healthy food choices and not smoking.
Girls will receive educational handouts and see
models of the heart for a hands-on learning
experience. Each girl will leave the class feeling
empowered to take charge of her heart health.
Monday, March 16, 2015
North Shore University
Hospital – Rust Auditorium
300 Community Drive
Manhasset, NY 11030
5:30pm to 7:00pm
FREE (Pre-registration is required)
Design Your
Own Private
After School
Get Togethers
Natural Gourmet
Cooking/Baking
Classes, Fun
Fitness, Healthy
Spa Programs
Self Protection, Body
Image, Social Media
Awareness And More. . .)
Oh My Girls
A variety of badge building activities
Weekday and Weekend Availability
Oh My Girls!
The First Ever Cooking,
Fitness and Health Club for Girls
140 Jericho Turnpike
Syosset, NY 11791
For more information contact:
Sarah Siemers
516.562.8410
[email protected]
Check out www.ohmygirls.com
to view our different
program options
This program counts towards the educational
activities portion of the “Heart Healthy” patch
requirements.
For more information contact:
Call or email
516.802.5800
[email protected]
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Character Building
Workshops (Friendship,
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Live Children’s Musical Theatre
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JAN. 10, 11*, 17, 19,
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MARCH 7, 14,
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APR. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12*, 2015
All Saturday & Weekday Performances at 11:00AM
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Sunday Performances at 1:00PM
ALL SEATS $10.00
Refreshments Available for Purchase
Meet the Cast After Each Show!
BOX OFFICE: (516) 599-6870 www.plazatheatrical.com
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Walt Whitman
Birthplace
State Historic Site and Interpretive Center
The Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site
and Interpretive Center offers modern day visitors
the opportunity to step back in time to the 1800s
and ultimately encounter the life and art of the
most powerful poet in world literature, America’s
own Walt Whitman.
The Birthplace offers exciting Youth Programs
that attract many Girl Scouts each year, such as:
Make A Cornhusk Figure Wherever corn was
grown as a crop, children in both Native American
and Colonial American families used husks to
fashion dolls. With a knowledgeable interpreter,
fashion your own cornhusk figure—either boy or
girl. Learn the legend of the cornhusk figure—why
did it not have a face?
VICTORIAN TEA PARTY Join the party! This
fun and informative program includes roleplaying while teaching social skills, self-esteem
and confidence. Children learn dining manners
during their snack of iced tea or apple juice and
sandwich or munchkins. They also practice
table setting, proper telephone manners and
introductions. All make their own place card.
POETRY DAZE Meet a published poet! Discuss
how a poet finds inspiration to write a poem.
Using their imagination and creativity, each
participant will be encouraged to write a poem
and share it with the group. All have fun while
building awareness of language and enhancing
comprehension skills.
Call to schedule
Walt Whitman Birthplace
246 Old Walt Whitman Rd.
Huntington Station, NY 11746
www.waltwhitman.org
$9.00 per participant
Leaders free
$25.00 deposit required
Minimum fee $100.00
Carolyn Diglio, Education Coordinator
631.427.5240 ext. 113, [email protected]
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Farm Education Trips
Open Year Round
Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s
480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565
$7.50 per registered Girl Scout (Troops and Individual Girls)
2 Leaders are free
$5 Tag-Alongs
Minimum 5/Maximum 25 Girls
Crossroads Farm welcomes Girl Scouts, Leaders and families for a tour
of the last farm on the south shore of Nassau County. Visits include a
tour, a walk to see the animals, and a hands-on activity. A Series of visits
is possible with varied lessons and projects from learning about the
bees, to local food, composting and gardening.
All activities are farm-based, seasonal and age-appropriate. Scouts
may work on the “Journeys “ and complete the Sow What Journey with
a project or community service at the farm.
We hope to open our Four Seasons Educational Center for winter
learning,work and fun.”
To schedule visits: Contact [email protected] or 516.481.7900
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Fantastic Tour Presents:
GIRL SCOUTS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD® RESORT
Thursday, May 28, 2015 through Saturday, May 30, 2015
This is the only time of the year in which Girl Scouts traveling to Walt Disney World®
Resort as a small group or a larger troop can participate in one of the educational
workshops offered at Walt Disney World® Resort. Most programs are open to Girl Scout
Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador.
MouseQuest
Explore Magic Kingdom® Park while competing against the clock – and rival teams to
find clues, earn tokens and complete tasks.
Discovering the American Spirit
From the Wild West to the Declaration of Independence, girls are transported back
in time to experience American History through the stores and attractions in Liberty
Square and Frontierland®.
Exploring Careers in the Marine Sciences
Meet our marine biology professionals for a discussion on various marine careers and
the education and experience it takes to succeed, in the field.
Introduction to Global Citizenship
Discover how technology, communication and commerce have bridged cultural gaps
around the world as you navigate the international pavilions of Epcot® World Showcases.
Your “Disney Girls Unite” Adventure includes Round Trip Airfare, Disney’s Magical
Express to and from Orlando Airport, 2 night accommodations at Disney All-Star
Sports Resort, 2 breakfast vouchers at hotel, 2 lunch vouchers, 1 dinner voucher, 2
day Disney Starter ticket (Epcot® and Magic Kingdom® Park) 2 Disney Youth Education
Series programs (Introduction Global Citizenship OR Careers in Marine Sciences and
Discovering the American Spirit OR MouseQuest)
For more information contact
Jeanne Zabudoski at 631-462-6262 x 119
or email jeanne@fantastic tours.
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Troop Program Registration Form
Fill out a separate form for each activity. Registration forms may be photocopied or downloaded from www.gsnc.org.
Registration can also be submitted online at www.gsnc.org (credit card required for payment).
Name of Program/Event
Date(s)
Time(s)
If Applicable:
2nd Choice
3rd Choice
Troop Number
Level/Age
Name of Adult in Charge
Address
Town/State/Zip
Daytime Phone
Email Address
Cost Per Girl $ ___________________________ x # of Girls ___________________________ = $ __________________________
Cost Per Adult $ __________________________ x # of Adults __________________________ = $ __________________________
To use Cookie Credits for payment, fill out the appropriate boxes on the Individual Girl Scout form. Please attach this form to the Troop
form before submission.
Total Amount Enclosed $ ____________________________
Make check payable to Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. *Limited Financial Assistance Available*
Please note adult coverage per Activity Checkpoints. Go to www.gsnc.org/trainingforms and click on Safety Activity Checkpoints.
ABSOLUTELY NO TAG-ALONGS – unless event states otherwise.
Leaders/Advisors:
Please discuss the plan with your girls before registering them for trips and events. Do not assume that your entire Troop will
attend. Since we cannot refund fees for girls who do not attend, please only register and pay for those girls who are interested
and available. This will prevent numerous no-shows and will allow us to serve more girls with our programs.
A confirmation will be sent to you.
P Please check here if you would prefer confirmation by Email.
Applications that are incomplete or that do not have the correct payment attached cannot be processed and will be returned
to the Troop Leader.
Council reserves the right to change or cancel any program based on the number of registrations received, space limitations,
or weather. Applicants will be notified of any change.
Para mas información o si tiene cualquier pregunta por favor llame al 516.741.2550 ext.*106.
Return Program registration form and payment to:
Program Services
Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc.
110 Ring Road West
Garden City, NY 11530
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Individual Girl Scout Program Registration Form
Fill out a separate form for each activity. Registration forms may be photocopied, or downloaded from www.gsnc.org.
Registration can also be submitted online at www.gsnc.org (credit card required for payment).
Girls can attend with a non-registered Girl Scout friend, provided she includes the $30 member registration fee
(includes $15 council service fee) with her program registration fee.
Name of Program/Event
Date(s)
Time(s)
If Applicable:
2nd Choice
3rd Choice
PGirl PAdult
Name of Attendee
Troop Number
Date of Birth (girl’s)
Address
Town/State/Zip
Daytime Phone
Email Address
P I would like to use Cookie Credits as payment.
Cookie Credit card#
Signature _________________________________________________________________
Total Amount Enclosed $ ____________________________
Make check payable to Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc.
*Limited Financial Assistance Available*
If you are not currently registered as a Girl Scout, please check here P and enclose an additional $30 fee*.
Please visit our website at www.gsnc.org to see the other exciting opportunities for Girl Scouts.
We hope you decide to fully participate in Girl Scouts of Nassau County.
A confirmation will be sent to you.
P Please check here if you would prefer confirmation by Email.
Council reserves the right to change or cancel any program based on the number of registrations received, space limitations,
or weather. Applicants will be notified of any change.
Para mas información o si tiene cualquier pregunta por favor llame al 516.741.2550 ext.*106.
Return Program registration form and payment to:
Program Services
Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc.
110 Ring Road West
Garden City, NY 11530
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Grab your favorite
Girl Scout Cookie and
enter the #onemorebite
photo challenge!
Submit your photo for a chance to
win a year’s supply of your favorite
Girl Scout Cookie.
To participate, entrants must:
• Follow @Girlscouts on Instagram.
• Upload a creative photo of/with a
Girl Scout Cookie to Instagram using
the #OneMoreBite hashtag.
Keep up with Girl Scout Cookies at girlscoutcookies.org
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West
Garden City, NY 11530
Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage
Paid
Garden City, NY
Permit No. 28
Bridging Kits
New this year, we have Bridging kits with everything you need for your Girl Scouts to
bridge to the next level. Stop in the GSNC Shop and pre-order yours today.
Bridge to Girl Scout Brownie
$6.75 per girl
• Bridging Award
• Bridging Certificate
• Membership Star
and Disc
• 1 Brownie Fun Patch
• Brownie Membership Pin
Bridge to Girl Scout Junior
$8.25 per girl
• Bridging Award
• Brownie Wings
• Bridging Certificate
• Membership Star and Disc
• 1 Junior Fun Patch
• Girl Scout Membership Pin
Bridge to Girl Scout Cadette
$5.25 per girl
• Bridging Award
• Bridging Certificate
• Membership Star and Disc
• 1 Cadette Fun Patch
Bridge to Girl Scout Senior
$5.25 per girl
• Bridging Award
• Bridging Certificate
• Membership Star and Disc
• 1 Senior Fun Patch
Bridge to Girl Scout Ambassador
$5.25 per girl
• Bridging Award
• Bridging Certificate
• Membership Star and Disc
• 1 Ambassador Fun Patch
Visit our GSNC Online Store at www.girlscoutshop.com.