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What’s Inside PageGirl Scout Information to Know 3How to Register 4Council Events & Happenings 5The Girl Scout Leadership Experience 6When Girls Lead 7Camp CEO 8Project Law 9Leadership (Gold, Silver, Bronze Awards, MEGS) 10Opportunities to Give Service 14Journey World 16Arts & Culture Activities and Workshops 17Environmental Education & Outdoor Skills (Camp Pathway) 24Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship 33Product Program (Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookie Program) 43Global Awareness Activities and Workshops (Travel Pathway) 44Healthy Living Activities & Workshops 47Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) 56Uniquely Ours Patch Programs 72Registration Forms (Individual and Troop/Group) 73Sponsorship Spotlight 77

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Welcome to Our2nd Century!In 2012, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting. Now it’s time to begin our 2nd Century!

It’s FUN and EASY to be a Girl Scout! Please take some time to go through this guide. Contained within these pages are amazing ways for girls to get involved, explore their interests and stay active throughout the year as individuals or as part of a troop.

Girl Scout Pathways give girls op-tions for how they want to partici-pate as Girl Scouts. This guide gives all girls a great tool to use to plan their entire year, or go moment-by-moment.

Keep this guide handy throughout the year. When you’re looking for something to help you blaze new trails, perhaps in the areas of STEM or financial literacy, this is the place to start!

Council Website with Calendar Get up-to-the-minute information and register online for all of these opportunities at girlscoutsgcnwi.org. The site features an online calendar which enables girls, families and troops to search for events and workshops by age level, by date or by subject. Users must create

a login and password the first time they access it. Girls must be registered members of Girl Scouts in order to participate in programs.

Forms and ResourcesMany council forms are available online. To ensure use of the most recent version of each form, download forms as needed and discard previous versions. Most council forms online are PDF (portable document format) files. PDF forms are “read-only” and must be opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free plug-in) and printed.

Download Adobe Acrobat Reader at: adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html. In addition, forms are available in the Girl Scout

Gathering Places located in Chicago, Homewood, Joliet, Lisle, Merrillville and Vernon Hills or through your service team.

Program ResourcesIn addition to the opportunities found in this program guide, Girl Scouts and volunteers have a wealth of resources available

to help them make the most of their Girl Scout experience. For more program ideas, talk with other volunteers, or visit any

Girl Scout Gathering Place or Council Shop or shop online at your own leisure 24 hours a day/7 days a week at shopgirlscouts.org.

What’s New? Stay Connected!Follow us on social media for up-to-the-minute additions and special announcements. Sign up for our biweekly e-Connect newsletter on our council website! Or visit the newest section of our website, “What’s New.”

Website: www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org“What’s New” blog: http://gswhatsnew.wordpress.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsGCNWITwitter: www.twitter.com/GirlScoutsGCNWIYouTube: www.youtube.com/girlscoutsgcnwi2010 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/GSGCNWI

Program Age LevelsProgram descriptions designate Girl Scout grade level. The following abbreviations are used throughout this guide.Age Level: Grade:

Girl Scout Daisy (DA) K – 1 Girl Scout Brownie (BR) 2 – 3

Girl Scout Junior (JR) 4 – 5Girl Scout Cadette (CAD) 6 – 8

Girl Scout Senior (SR) 9 – 10Girl Scout Ambassador (AMB) 11 – 12

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Option 1: Register OnlineWorkshops and events for girls and adults are available at various locations throughout the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana area. To locate specific workshops and events, go to the online registration sys-tem and search by topic, level or award. On-line registration is available for council-wide programs, workshops, trainings and service projects. Pay online using a credit card, debit card or bank account draft.

Visit our online calendar and registration system by going to our home page at girlscoutsgcnwi.org and click-ing on the “Register for Programs” link featured in the page footer.

Option 2: Register by Mail, Fax or In-PersonFill out a Program Registration Form (see forms section on page 73) and drop off, mail or fax it to the attention of our Girl Scout Program Registrar at the Lisle Gathering Place, 2400 Ogden Ave. Suite 400, Lisle, IL 60532-3933. Additional registration forms are available at all Gathering Places or can be downloaded from the council website at www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org. The form may be duplicated as needed.

There is no limit to the number of programs for which you can register. Simply complete a separate registration form for each program. Individual girls or troops of girls are welcome as each program indicates. Payments can be made by check or by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or debit card.

Program registration is live as soon as you receive this guide!

SnacksDue to allergies, outside snacks are not permitted at council programs. No food will be supplied by the council unless specifically stated in the program description.

Deadlines and Min/Max RequirementsOnce registration begins, programs will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will continue until the program has reached the maximum number allowed or the registration deadline which is two weeks prior to the program date. Programs may be cancelled if the stated minimum is not met. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Program FeesAll program fees must be paid in full with the registration. Fees are deposited when the registration is processed. Do not postdate checks. There will be a $25 service charge for checks returned due to insufficient funds.

Fees listed are per girl. Events/workshops listed are generally for girl members only. A limited number of programs are also available for adult participation. Adults must pay when participating as noted.

Unless specified as a family or parent/girl program, use the recommended ratios for the number of adults per girls as listed in the Safe-ty Activity Checkpoints found on our website at www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org.

Normal fee charges help cover supplies and/or facilitator’s fees. Actual costs are offset by council funding such as fall product and Girl Scout Cookie program profit, “Family Partnership” contributions, grants and other funder allocations.

SiblingsSiblings may not attend programs unless they are fully registered Girl Scouts who meet the age level recommendations for the program or if the program is specified as a family event.

AwardsInsignia such as petals and badges, journey awards and keepsakes, patches and charms are not included in the program fees unless indicated. Insignia may be purchased at any Council Shop. Requirements are achieved by the interpretation of the facilitator.

Cancellations and RefundsIf the council cancels an activity or an event for any reason, troops or families will receive a full refund. Council events and activities run rain or shine unless there are safety concerns which prompt the council to issue a cancellation notice. Participants choosing not to attend will not be issued a refund. Refunds will be made as follows:• No refunds issued on pre-purchased tickets.• Refund requests must be made in writing prior to registration deadline.• No refunds will be made for registrants not attending the program.• Girl and adult membership registration is non-refundable.

Girl-Adult RatioAdult volunteers are needed at some programs to maintain the appropriate girl/adult ratio. If space is limited, once the girl/adult ratio has been met, no additional adult registrations will be accepted.

Male VolunteersMen are encouraged and welcome to participate in Girl Scouts as volunteers or event chaperones. Separate accommoda-tions will be made as appropriate in accordance to Safety Activity Checkpoints which specifically prohibits men from sleeping in the same space as girl members. Men may participate in overnights only if separate sleeping quarters and bathrooms are available for their use. For questions on overnight event regulations, call 630-544-5900, or e-mail: [email protected].

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It’s the Big Bug Ball!Oct. 19, 2012

Join us for the Big Bug Ball in October at the Brookfield Zoo! Enjoy the haunted attractions of Creatures of the Night, including Xtreme Bugs, a spooky ride through the woods on the Haunted Tram, and the Trail of Terror.

Have fun getting lost and found in the Crazed Maze, a 7,000 square-foot corn maze, and witness a ceremonial pumpkin smashing every half hour.

This is a great event for Girl Scouts of all ages and their significant adult male (father, step-father, grandfather, uncle, big brother over age 18). Friends and family members are also welcome. A special private dinner is included. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates. Program code 36011

RUN !Grant Park, Chicago September 8, 2012

Register today at www.gscookieclassic.org

Help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts, an organization committedto helping girls achieve gender equity in leadership in just one generation.

Join us if you love to run or walk, if you were a Girl Scout, if you are the parent of a girl, or if you just like Girl Scout Cookies!

ONE morning.ONE race.

Breaking barriers in ONE generation.Together we will set the pace for change.

5K timed race begins at 9 a.m.Celebration activities until 5 p.m.Awards for runners and walkersPopular bands and sing alongs Hands-on activities for the whole familyFood and beverages available all dayRegistration includes FREE inaugural T-shirt

All who cross the finish line receive a box of Girl Scout Cookies!We’re more than cookies. Join us for high adventure, travel, career exploration and more!

Don’t Miss: The Biggest 100th Birthday Party Ever!

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1 Girls develop healthy relationships.

2 Girls promote cooperation and team building.

3 Girls can resolve confl icts.

4 Girls advance diversity in a multicultural world.

5 Girls feel connected to their communities, locally and globally.

1 Girls can identify community needs.

2 Girls are resourceful problem solvers.

3 Girls advocate for themselves and others, locally and globally.

4 Girls educate and inspire others to act.

5 Girls feel empowered to make a difference in the world.

1 Girls develop a strong sense of self.

2 Girls develop positive values.

3 Girls gain practical life skills.

4 Girls seek challenges in the world.

5 Girls develop critical thinking.

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A key part of the GirlScout Leadership Experience is the leadership journey, a co-ordinated series of activities grouped around a theme. Each of the following series have age-appropriate books that invite girls to be active participants in shaping their Girl Scout experiences. Adult facilitator guides also available. Be sure to check out the Journey Jumpstart events listed in this guide, or stop in to any Girl Scout shop to check out the resources in person.

It’s Your Story – Tell It!• Uses a storytelling theme in a fun and grade-level relevant way for girls to better

understand themselves and their potential.• Building a strong sense of self is an underlying goal of the series, which was made

possible in part by a generous grant from the Dove Self-Esteem Fund.It’s Your Planet – Love It!• In this journey series, girls at each grade level learn about grade-appropriate en-

vironmental issues such as clean water and air, noise pollution, global warming, soil contamination, and agricultural processes.

It’s Your World – Change It!• Engages girls in critical thinking processes related to identifying and researching

issues they care about.• Engages girls in developing community networks and creating and implementing

plans of action.

Each journey is tied to some of Girl Scouts’ 15 national outcomes for girls. These out-comes are integral to the three leadership keys: Discover, Connect, and Take Action.

Girl Scout Leadership Experience Program Portfolio Benefits GirlsStep 1: Choose a Journey!

Step 2: Build Skills, Earn Badges, Give Service

Once girls have selected a journey book, review the NEW Girl’s Guides to Girl Scouting, available for every age level. Designed with bright colors and fun graphics, the guides feature three sections: a handbook, the awards (badges) and a section for girls to personal-ize with their memories. Each badge has five steps, and girls must complete all the steps to earn the badge. Optional service ideas are provided for all girls to consider when they feel they know the subject matter well enough. The guides include stories and tips, historical information and activities that will interest girls at all age levels.

The most important thing to remember: “It’s not about how many badges a girl earns, but what she learns!”

when girls lead!When girls learn to lead, amazing things happen. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience begins as soon as girls don their Daisy smocks at the age of five. Even then girls can take the lead in a service project or at the troop cookie sales booth. As these experiences build, girls mature and turn into young women. The lasting evidence of their leadership is even more apparent as they reach their teenage years. For 18 months, 18 young women poured themselves into planning, organizing and hosting the Girls’ World Forum. This global event gathered delegates from 80 countries and 86 US councils to discuss poverty, gender equity and environmental sustainability. The Girl Planning Team members were behind the scenes developing session curriculum, and they were on the mics welcoming the international guests.

Girl Scouts are always leading the way in their communities to better the world around them. The Gold Award recog-nizes the work of 14 – 18-year-old Girl Scouts who demonstrate leadership

culminating in 80 hours or more, dedicated to a service project that leaves a lasting effect.

“Never before would I have thought that I would be capable of creating and executing such a large project involving towns full of people, collecting one thousand pounds of food,” said Sarah Mucerino, 18. “It was really an eye-opening experience.”

Teen Girl Scouts are even helping us lead the council. Girl Scoutrepresentatives and mentors to our board of directors share their love and passion for Girl Scouting with council decision-makers.

“I strongly encourage any Girl Scout looking to develop real world leadership experience to apply,” said Hannah Mowery, and 18-year-old former girl representative. “It is unlike anything else you’ll do in Girl Scouting or in high school, and it is so, so valuable.”

For information about applying to be a girl representative on the board or other leadership opportunities, visit the Just for Teens section on our council website at www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org.

Teach a Girl to Lead, Watch her Change the World

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The Girls’ World Forum Girl Planning Team

Girl Representatives to the Board of Directors

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Program Details:Who: High-school-age Girl Scouts (ages 14 and up or at least entering the 9th grade in the fall)When: June 16 - 21, 2013Cost: None for girl participants. Bus transportation provided from downtown Chicago to Camp Butternut Springs.How do I apply? The application process for 2013 Camp CEO gets underway this fall. Application and deadline will be posted on our website. For information, contact Aminah Abdullah at 312-912-6355, or e-mail her at [email protected].

The Week That Changed My LifeBy Laura Bartusiak, age 15Camp CEO was only a week, but I learned more in that one week than I had in my 15 years of learning. Camp CEO taught me to try new things and not to be afraid of be-ing different, for it is those who are different that are successful in life. I got to meet wonderful women who had accomplished so much in their lives and were willing to help me do the same. But most of all, Camp CEO gave me newfound confidence and leadership skills that I will take with me throughout my life.

Since Camp CEO, I have joined a newspaper that is distributed to over 200 schools where people will be reading my writing. Before Camp CEO, I was unsure if I wanted to write, because it was something out of my comfort zone. Camp CEO helped me to see that taking chances in life and trying different activities is something that I should not be afraid of because I will only become a better person.

Camp CEO put in my path powerful and influential women who make a difference in the world. During that week, and even after, I have been able to get to meet power-ful business women, successful doctors, and women who were just like me with dreams and goals of their own. They each taught me a lesson of their own and gave me priceless advice that I can take me with me throughout my life. Camp CEO has taught me to be the woman I want to be and I met wonderful women who help me with my dreams.

It has helped me to speak up for what I believe in and have the confidence to take action. I have become a leader in my community and have started to work on my Gold Award. Camp CEO has given me the confidence to speak in front of my town’s council and to organize a marathon in my town to raise money for breast cancer. Camp CEO has helped me to be confident and a leader in the world.

Without Camp CEO, I feel that I would not be the person I am today. I strongly urge girls to partake in Camp CEO, which encourages them to change the world for the better by giving them new skills and knowledge; it instills confidence within them. Camp CEO has taught me so much about the world and has helped me discover myself. I hope all girls have the chance to participate in this life-changing experience.

Laura Bartusiak and her Camp CEO mentor, Margaret Stender, owner of Flow Basketball Academy and chairman & minority owner of the Chicago Sky, one of 12 teams in the WNBA.

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Project Law Track is a series of interactive sessions all relating to the interesting field of law. Female attorneys with the Chicago Bar Association’s Alliance for Women com-mittee and several teen Girl Scouts have designed the following dynamic sessions.

Session 1: Law as Seen on TV: Law and Order, Judge Judy, Legally Blonde.Are these shows that you like to watch? Then come to our first law session to deter-mine fact from fiction. We’ll point out the attorney, judge, jury and others who work in the courtroom and watch one of these TV shows and discuss the roles and responsi-bilities of the actors with female attorneys.

Session 2: Law School & Career DayPeople may not realize how many differ-ent types of lawyers there are. Interact with female attorneys, learn about their different careers, find out how they became interest-ed in the law, receive first-hand advice and ask your questions. Talk to real law students

from an area law school. Get a better under-standing of the transformation from under-graduate student to a law school student. Learn tips about how you can be successful at law school and eventually as the success-ful lawyer you were born to be.

Session 3: Mock Trial PreparationStep into the shoes of a real courtroom attor-ney by participating in a mock trial exercise. Attorneys from the Alliance For Women will introduce you to a practice legal case. Learn the facts about the case, be assigned a role and then practice giving an argument and/or examining a witness. The attorneys will give you tips and help you practice.

Session 4: Mock Trial–Real CourtroomNow you’re ready to try your case in a real courtroom! Play the same role you practiced at the preparation session, except this time you’ll do it in a courtroom. Learn what it feels like to be a trial attorney and receive positive feedback from judges, attorneys and girls.

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What is a Pathway?These flexible membership options give girls choices and the freedom to customize their Girl Scout experiences in fun ways. Be in a troop ... or not. Travel ... or stay local. Attend events that you put together from this guide! You choose!

Who: Girls in 7th grade and older – do not need to be a Girl Scout when applying. Those who are selected to participate agree to attend all sessions (barring health challenges or emergencies).Cost for the series: $30 includes materials and supplies; scholarships are available. (Do not submit payment with application; fee will be due once participants are selected.)

Where: Girl Scout Gathering Place, 20 S. Clark Street, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60603Time and Dates: Winter and springCapacity: 25 girl participantsApplications: Applications are available on the council website at www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org. Visit our “Just for Teens” section.

How to Apply: Submit a completed application by Nov. 15, 2012, to: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest IndianaATTN: Project Law Track20 S. Clark Street, Suite 200,Chicago, IL 60603; Or e-mail your application to: [email protected]

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build leadershipAfter 12 years in Girl Scouting, Kara Kastenholz, 18, was near the end of her Girl Scout career, and couldn’t miss an opportunity to make a positive impact on members of her community. The Girl Scout Ambassador from Downers Grove, IL set out to create helpful brochures and scrapbooks for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, their families and caregivers.

With her project, “A Trip Down Memory Lane: A Scrapbook to Assist Alzheimer’s Patients,” Kara made difficult times for families a little simpler. Kara’s brochures contained basic information on Alzheimer’s and dementia, and the scrap-books featured pictures and questions to help facilitate conversation with patients.

The materials she made simplified large medical texts to make it easier for family members and caregivers to under-stand what a loved one was going through. They also offered ways to help secure receding memories for a longer period of time.

“By remaining in the Girl Scouts I feel that I have made a posi-tive impact in the lives of others and the world,” Kara said.The whole experience of earning the Gold Award, she said, gave her a great sense of accomplishment. It also gave her confidence to become the person she wanted to be and step into a leadership position.

“I feel that I can do anything if I just set my mind to it,” she said. “The Gold Award and Girl Scouts have had such a positive im-pact on my life. I hope that many other girls will see the benefit of staying in Girl Scouts and will one day go for the Gold as well to feel the sense of accomplishment that I feel today.”

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The Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards are Girl Scout-ing’s highest awards. These awards offer girls relevant, grade-level-appropriate challenges related to teamwork, goal setting, community networking and leadership. They also engage girls in building networks that not only support them in their award projects, but in new educational and career opportunities.

Like everything girls do in Girl Scouting, the steps to earning these awards are rooted in the Girl Scout Leadership Expe-rience. This is why, to earn each of these awards, girls first complete a grade-level journey (two journeys for the Gold Award). With journeys, girls experience the keys to leadership and learn to identify community needs, work in partnership with their communities and carry out take-action projects that make a lasting difference. They can then use the skills they developed on a journey to develop and execute excellent projects for their Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. Girl Scout Gold AwardHighest award for Girl Scout Seniors and AmbassadorsKey Reminders: Girls must attend an in person interview with the Gold Award Committee and receive approval before and after the Gold Award Project is undertaken. The Girl Scout Gold Award Proposal form must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the anticipated start of the project. The paper-work includes the Girl Scout Gold Award Proposal form, Girl Scout Gold Award Final Report form, Project Budget and Hour Log.• Interview is required• Gold Award Committee approval is needed • Council provides the Gold Award pin to recipients• Council plans one official recognition ceremony

Girl Scout Silver AwardHighest award for Girl Scout CadettesKey Reminders: It is requested that the Girl Scout Silver Award Final Report form be submitted to the council. Girls or their troop leader will receive a congratulatory letter (via email). The Girl Scout Silver Award Pin can be purchased from the council shop.

The paperwork includes the Silver Award Final Report form and Hour Log. • Council approval is not needed • Parent or troop leader purchases the Silver Award pin• Ceremony is planned and celebrated by the troop or

service unit Girl Scout Bronze AwardHighest award for Girl Scout JuniorsThe leader or advisor, who is working closely with the girls pursuing this award, decides whether the requirements have been met. The leader or the advisor can purchase the award directly from the council shop. • Council approval is not needed• Paperwork is not submitted to council• Parent or troop leader purchases the Bronze Award pin• Ceremony is planned and celebrated by the troop or

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For more information about available trainings, girl and adult guidelines, required forms and interview dates, please visit our website at www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org.

Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards

2013 Gold AwardCeremonyStay tuned for more information regarding the annual council-wide Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony in June 2013. Please note that in order to be recognized at the June 2013 ceremony, all interviews must be completed (and final project approved) by March 15, 2013. The overall deadline for any girl to earn the Gold Award is Sept. 30 of the girl’s high school graduation year.

For more information on the Gold Award, please visit http://www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org/gs_gold_award

Girls’ World Forum 2012 Continues LocallyTeen girls, are you interested in making a difference locally addressing global problems? Join our Girls’ World Forum Girl Planning Team for a one-day mini-forum exploring three of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): eradicating poverty, gender equity and environmental sustainability. Experience large group and breakout sessions exploring materials presented to the 500 inter-national participants at July 2012 official Girls’ World Forum.

An 18-member teen planning team from Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast and our council spent 18 months developing the program components for the successful forum. The objective was to present knowledge about the three MDGs and spend time so that the participants could develop a take action plan to address a challenge in their home community. These take action plans will be occurring all over the world.Now it is time for our local Girl Scouts to experience their own version of the highly suc-cessful and empowering forum. Join other teen Girl Scouts to learn, discuss and develop plans to make a difference in our world.Date: Feb. 16, 2013 Time: Doors open at 9 a.m., Mini-forum starts at 9:30 a.m. through 7:30 p.m.Location: To be announced Cost: $45 Code: 160300

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Code Program Start Date Time Min Max Location $ Girl $ Adult

843013 Girl Scout Silver Award 9/19/2012 7 - 9 p.m. 5 25 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 3 0

843023 Girl Scout Silver Award 10/3/2012 7 - 9 p.m. 5 25 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 3 0

841013 Program Aide - Basic Training 10/6/2012 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 10 25 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 10 0

841023 Program Aide - Basic Training 10/13/2012 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 10 25 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills 10 0

843033 Girl Scout Silver Award 10/19/2012 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Camp Greene Wood Program Center - Woodridge, IL 3 0

841033 Program Aide - Basic Training 10/27/2012 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 10 25 Camp Greene Wood Program Center - Woodridge, IL 10 0

841043 Program Aide - Basic Training 11/3/2012 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 10 25 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 10 0

843043 Girl Scout Silver Award 11/7/2012 7 - 9 p.m. 5 25 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills 3 0

843053 Girl Scout Silver Award 11/17/2012 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 3 0

841053 Program Aide - Basic Training 11/17/2012 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 10 25 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 10 0

843093 Girl Scout Silver Award 1/13/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 3 0

841083 Program Aide - Basic Training 1/13/2013 Noon - 5 p.m. 10 25 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 10 0

843103 Girl Scout Silver Award 1/27/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, (All rooms) - Woodridge, IL 3 0

841093 Program Aide - Basic Training 1/27/2013 Noon - 5 p.m. 10 25 Camp Greene Wood Program Center - Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 10 0

843113 Girl Scout Silver Award 2/6/2013 7 - 9 p.m. 5 20 Merrillville Gathering Place , 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 3 0

843123 Girl Scout Silver Award 2/16/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 3 0

841103 Program Aide - Basic Training 2/16/2013 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 10 25 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 10 0

841113 Program Aide - Basic Training 3/3/2013 Noon - 5 p.m. 10 25 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 10 0

843153 Girl Scout Silver Award 3/17/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills 3 0

841123 Program Aide - Basic Training 3/17/2013 Noon - 5 p.m. 10 25 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills 10 0

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juniorsCode Program Start Date Time Min Max Location $ Girl $ Adult

843013 Girl Scout Silver Award 9/19/2012 7 - 9 p.m. 5 25 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 60433 3 0

843023 Girl Scout Silver Award 10/3/2012 7 - 9 p.m. 5 25 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 3 0

843033 Girl Scout Silver Award 10/19/2012 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Camp Greene Wood Program Center - Woodridge, IL 3 0

843043 Girl Scout Silver Award 11/7/2012 7 - 9 p.m. 5 25 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 3 0

843053 Girl Scout Silver Award 11/17/2012 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 3 0

843093 Girl Scout Silver Award 1/13/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 3 0

843103 Girl Scout Silver Award 1/27/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, (All rooms) - Woodridge, IL 3 0

843113 Girl Scout Silver Award 2/6/2013 7 - 9 p.m. 5 20 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 3 0

843123 Girl Scout Silver Award 2/16/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 60433 3 0

843153 Girl Scout Silver Award 3/17/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 3 0

“From brainstorming ideas, to talking with

experts, to getting the plan approved and finally

planting, I accomplished a great deal at each step

of earning my award, and I could not be more proud of

myself for all that I did.” – Andrea Barr, 18

STEM Global Awareness Environmental Education/Outdoor Skills

Girl Awards & Training Arts & Culture Service Projects Healthy Living

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Program Aide - Basic TrainingThis is for older Girl Scouts looking to give back and work with younger Girl Scouts! Learn skills like communication, time management, teamwork, effec-tive leadership, and how to plan safe, age-appropriate activities for children to prepare for troop meetings, events and activities outside Girl Scouting.

Girl Scout Gold AwardWondering where to start on your Girl Scout Gold Award? Let us take you through the process! Discuss everything from the recommended time frame to the required documentation and even ideas for developing the perfect project.

Girl Scout Silver AwardUnderstand the steps of the Silver Award more clearly! Can I work on the award as an individual or in a small group? What role should our troop/group volunteers play? How can I work with others to develop my Community Action Project? Girls, troop leaders and other adults are welcome!


842013 Girl Scout Gold Award 9/19/2012 7 - 9 p.m. 5 25 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 3 0

842023 Girl Scout Gold Award 10/3/2012 7 - 9 p.m. 5 25 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 3 0

841013 Program Aide Basic Training 10/6/2012 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 10 25 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 10 0

841023 Program Aide Basic Training 10/13/2012 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 10 25 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 10 0

842033 Girl Scout Gold Award 10/19/2012 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 3 0

841033 Program Aide Basic Training 10/27/2012 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 10 25 Camp Greene Wood Program Center - Woodridge, IL 10 0

841043 Program Aide Basic Training 11/3/2012 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 10 25 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 10 0

842043 Girl Scout Gold Award 11/7/2012 7 - 9 p.m. 5 25 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills 3 0

841053 Program Aide Basic Training 11/17/2012 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 10 25 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 10 0

842053 Girl Scout Gold Award 11/17/2012 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 3 0

842093 Girl Scout Gold Award 1/13/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 3 0

841083 Program Aide Basic Training 1/13/2013 Noon - 5 p.m. 10 25 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 10 0

842103 Girl Scout Gold Award 1/27/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 3 0

841093 Program Aide Basic Training 1/27/2013 Noon - 5 p.m. 10 25 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 10 0

842113 Girl Scout Gold Award 2/6/2013 7 - 9 p.m. 5 25 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 3 0

842123 Girl Scout Gold Award 2/16/2012 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 3 0

841103 Program Aide Basic Training 2/16/2013 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 10 25 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 10 0

841113 Program Aide Basic Training 3/3/2013 Noon - 5 p.m. 10 25 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 10 0

842153 Girl Scout Gold Award 3/17/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 5 25 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 3 0

841123 Program Aide Basic Training 3/17/2012 Noon - 5 p.m. 10 25 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 10 0

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Interested in earning the Gold Award? Want a fun and easy way to get most of the prerequisites done so you can dive right into the project? Here’s your chance! This program will take you through a Girl Scout journey, train you on the Gold Award and provide you with the tools to create a plan for a project.

Girltopia: “It’s Your World – Change It!” SeriesGirl Scout Seniors and AmbassadorsSaturday, Nov. 10 – Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012; 9 a.m. –12 p.m.Girl Scout Friendship Center5100 W. Sunset Ln, Country Club Hills, IL$65/girl (includes lunch/dinner on Saturday and light breakfast/snack on Sunday and journey book)Min/max: 50/100 Code: 810013

Journey to the Girl Scout Gold Award

Mission: Sisterhood! “It’s Your Story – Tell It!” SeriesGirl Scout Seniors and AmbassadorsSaturday, Feb. 23 – Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Girl Scout Friendship Center5100 W. Sunset Ln, Country Club Hills, IL$65/girl (includes lunch/dinner on Saturday and light break-fast/snack on Sunday and journey book)Min/max: 50/100 Code:810023

Service

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Daisies Set Example for Others

There is no greater feeling than to make

an impact in your community!

On Nov. 30, 2011, with the holiday season in full swing, the Humanitarian Service Project was extremely busy supplying gifts for 1,200 needy children and 120 seniors. They were also busy managing ways to provide food to the 250 families enrolled in their Children’s Birthday Project and the monthly delivery of 90 pounds of groceries to seniors served by their organization.

On that day, the Carol Stream, IL, organization got a little extra help from Girl Scout Daisy Troop 42187. To help HSP continue its mission of alleviating pain and suffering caused by poverty among needy seniors and children in DuPage and Kane Counties, the troop of girls from Glen Ellyn, IL, conducted a food drive.

“We chose our food drive with HSP based on my experiences volunteering with them,” said troop leader Amy Gelber. “The girls really seemed to enjoy themselves and went way above and beyond any expectations.”

As a troop, the girls were able to donate three full palettes of food to HSP’s mission. The group of Daisies expressed how happy they were to participate in a food drive that helped so many people in need.

“I think [service] is a great thing to do and shows other people how you can make a difference,” said Claire Gelber, 6. “You really can, and it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside!”

The group of 5- and 6-year-olds finished their project with a tour of the HSP facility in Carol Stream during which they saw exactly what kind of impact their efforts could make. At such a young age, these Daisies were ready to set an example for others.

“Other people can learn that it’s important to be nice and help other people even if you don’t know them,” said Elsa Olson, 6.

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Big Pages - Little FingersPaginas Grandes - Dedos PequenosGirl Scouts make bilingual (English/Spanish) countingor alphabet books to use inhealthcare facility waiting rooms.

Girl Scouts HelpIf you are a troop or girlinterested in a community service opportunity andwould like to be contacted when they become avail-able, please register.

Cuddle ComfortHelp visitors of hospital emergency rooms andinpatients to pediatric units feel more comfortable by creating cuddly small pillows, lap blankets, or stuffedanimals as welcome gifts.

Share Your SolesCollect gently worn shoes for children and adults in some of the most impoverished places in the world.

Sharing DaysLive the Girl Scout Law and make the world a better place Help out members of area communities bycollecting needed items in recognition of special days on the Girl Scout Calendar.

Reach Out and ReadHelp America’s youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books andencourage families to read together. Read to youngchildren or collect books.

Yummy DesignsHelp young children and their parents learn about healthy eating habits by creating bi-lingual placemats for local pre-schools.

Sweet ConnectionsValentine’s DayCreate Valentine messages for residents of assistedliving facilities.

The Girl Scout Story-Tell-ItPaginas Grandes - Dedos PequenosBecome a Girl Scout reporter and interview an older Girl Scout. Stories will become part of our Girl Scout history.

EVENT NAME DATE TIME LOCATION COST MIN/MAX CODE

Big Pages – Little Fingers 10/1/12 N/A TBA 0 1/5000 760013

Cuddle Comfort 10/1/12 N/A TBA 0 1/5000 760023

Girl Scouts Help 10/1/12 N/A GSGCNWI 0 1/5000 760043

Reach Out and Read 10/1/12 N/A TBA 0 1/5000 760053

Share Your Soles 10/1/12 N/A GSGCNWI 0 1/5000 760063

Sharing Days – Juliette Low’s Birthday Collection

10/1/12 N/A N/A 0 1/5000 760073

Sharing Days - Thinking Day Cultural Food Collection

10/1/12 N/A N/A 0 1/5000 760083

Sharing Days - Girl Scout Birth-day Boxes

10/1/12 N/A N/A 0 1/5000 760093

Sweet Connections; Valentine’s Day

10/1/12 N/A N/A 0 1/5000 760103

The Girl Scout Story-Tell-It 10/1/12 N/A N/A 0 1/5000 760113

Yummy Designs 10/1/12 N/A TBA 0 1/5000 760123

Opportunities for Girl Scouts to Make a Difference!

Journey World

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Explore Mini-City, Eco-SystemsJourney World is a fantastic place where girls ages 5-17 participate in programs that inspire their dreams for the future and the careers they may pursue.

Through a host of program offerings (including workshops, camps and overnights), girls role-play while running the city or saving the planet. They learn about different career options, personal finance skills and how their roles as consumers and producers are important to our economy.

Journey World is a unique, state-of-the-art facility covering 20,000 square feet. It offers adventures of fun and learning on two floors: “It’s Your Future!” and “It’s Your Planet!”

It’s Your Future! – A simulated city that has been custom-ized to adopt and incorporate Chicago-land institutions and businesses. Every “business” uses computers and other digital equipment for a variety of activities as an integral part of their operations. Girls run all aspects of their very own city – from publishing the daily newspaper, running the production studio, distributing goods and services or upholding the laws of the land as the policeman, judge or mayor!

It’s Your Planet! – This is a 10,000-square foot “Eco-Lab” where girls are transformed into young scientists. A crisis is building to a crescendo in the wetlands. A flood has washed away surface soils and drastic erosion is occurring. Excited young “scientists” game-plan solutions to save the ecosys-tem. This dramatic environment realistically portrays four North American ecosystems – Cave, Forest, Prairie and Lake. The activities within each ecosystem challenge the scientists to work together to restore habitats within the facility and beyond to life-sustaining levels.

Journey World

hotline:

312-835-8191

Scan the lists in this guide for all the fun, interactive workshops at Journey World!

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“I guess you could say that art has just been a part of my everyday life,” said Kayla Cardinal, 19. The Carol Stream, IL, resident grew up in a house where art materials were used on a daily basis, and every Wednesday evening the family would make a trip to her grandmother’s house for a craft night.

“My parents encouraged a variety of art projects, such as sewing, painting, drawing, wood working and scrapbooking,” Kayla said.

During her 10 years in Girl Scouting, Kayla was also able to explore different forms of art with her troop or fellow Girl Scouts. The first time she painted pottery, she said, was with her Girl Scout Daisy troop. On another occasion, she and other members of her troop presented their artwork to girls and parents during a troop meeting. Kayla eventually became an individual member of Girl Scouts, also called a Juliette, at which point she and a friend studied Japanese culture. They decorated for and hosted a Japanese tea party for friends and family, teaching them about the Japanese culture.

She said that using art as a form of self-expression has only strengthened her passion on the subject. When she received

her first drawing book at the age of six, Kayla filled it with sketches, stickers, paintings and stick-figure people and animals. “When I look back on all the drawing I’ve done as a young teen, I realized that I enjoyed creating art work because it was a way to express how I felt about a certain situation,” Kayla said. “It is so important for a growing girl to be able to have that oppor-tunity to express how she feels in a positive way.”

“These experiences and more have expanded my love for and knowledge of the arts.” – Kayla Cardinal

Artwork Empowers Girl to Express Herself

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Backstage at the Lyric OperaOn this behind-the-scenes tour, try on helmets, costumes and shields; visit the scenery garage; and locate trap doors and the prompter. For this highly interac-tive and unique 1.5-hour tour, you will be assigned a time between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Fees are non-refundable.

American Girl Brunch and Julie’s Seventies PartyCelebrate Julie in the American Girl Café at a special party to learn about her life in the ‘70s. Play 1970s trivia and enjoy a delicious meal. Includes an American Girl book to take home, plus a keepsake booklet with activities and journal pages .

American Girl’s Rebecca’s Movie Fun DayIn 1912, the Girl Scouts were formed, and in 1914, American Girl Rebecca was introduced to the new art of motion pictures. Through activities, music, food, and an activity book, explore the life of a girl in 1912 and celebrate the Girl Scouts’ Birthday with a special treat. Includes dinner and keepsake booklet.

Art-O-Rama!Explore art by rolling up your sleeves and having fun! Try your hand at recycled art, acting, music, jewelry making and a clay project in five special workshops. A fun Girl Scout Birthday project will be included! Bring a sack lunch and a bag to take home your projects.

Auditorium Theatre TourExplore the Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and archi-tecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Built in 1889, the theatre highlights that period of Chicago’s history. You will be assigned an hour-long tour time between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Badge Workshops: The Journey WayJoin puppeteer, performer and Chicago Dramatist Network play-wright Charmaine Spenser for an interactive journey workshop! En route to earning one of the journey skill-builder badges, play games and do theme-related crafts! Includes badge.

Emerald City Theater:The Frog PrinceWhen “happily ever after” isn’t what he expected, The Frog Prince heads out for a new adventure. Searching for his true amphibian self, he meets witches from Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, and Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother. Activities, autographs, Q & A session with the cast. Patch included.

Family CruisingBring your family or troop as you cruise Lake Michigan on the Spirit of Chicago! Enjoy music and a lunch buffet while taking in the beautiful Chicago skyline. Boarding begins at noon and boat cruises from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Please do not contact Spirit of Chicago directly for registration or information.

Girl Scout Day at Graue MillTake in a beautiful fall afternoon and experience a wonderful performance sharing the story of Juliette Gordon Low, our dynamic founder. Enjoy a tour of the Graue Mill and receive a special patch.

Girl Scout History Learn about Girl Scouting and its rich history in these workshops. Get a chance to view part of the Girl Scout history collection. Our Girl Scout historians who de-veloped the programs facilitate these workshops.

Girl Scouts at the GoodmanSpend the day at the Goodman Theatre! Experience a unique behind-the-scenes look at theatre production elements, including demonstrations of fog, light, sound and even flight! Participate in acting exercises, theater games, tour and have lunch, then enjoy“A Christmas Carol.” Includes patch. Adult to girl ratio is 1:10.

Goodman Theatre”A Christmas Carol TicketsGet into the holiday spirit with Scrooge and the Girl Scouts! Enjoy a special performance of “A Christmas Carol” at the Goodman Theatre just for the Girl Scouts and their families.

Joffrey Nutcracker BalletIt’s not the holidays without the Nutcracker! Join us for an afternoon or an evening at the Joffrey Ballet in downtown Chicago where dolls, soldiers, snowflakes and flowers come to life to the unforgettable music of Tchaikovsky.

Love Music?Enjoy a concert and music workshop with badge activities! The Northshore Concert Band, in its 57th season of performing wind music, is composed of 110 dedicated volunteer musicians. More than half of the women participating were Girl Scouts or troop leaders and are excited about performing for you!

Maple Sugar DaysVisit Naper Settlement during this sticky and sweet event! Find out how maple sap is turned into syrup, try some treats and see trees tapped. Become a history sleuth and complete one of our scavenger hunts, or visit our craft table to make a SWAP to share. Activity booklet and Naper Settlement patch included!

May DaysVisit Naper Settlement for this badge-earning bonanza! Pick up your badge-in-a-bag at check-in, visit stations, tour buildings, and play games on your way to earn-ing your petal or badge. Daisies will earn the Clover petal, Brown-ies will earn the Letterboxer badge, and Juniors will earn the Flowers badge.










Wizard of OzFollow the Yellow Brick Road on a magical, musical journey, and share Dorothy’s fantastic adventures as the stage is transformed into a world of imagination called Oz!

Shop Til You DropJoin us at a Westfield Mall for a night of shopping, music and fashion. Stores will stay open late and the DJ will keep us rocking until the wee hours of the morn-ing. “It’s Your Story-Tell It!” will be the theme of the night. More information closer to the event!

The Mystery ShopThe Mystery Shop’s children’s mystery is a short play that out-lines the “case.” Work in teams to solve the mystery. Decode messages and solve riddles and puzzles. Buy clues with Mystery Shop Investigation Bucks. Use observation and recall skills, deductive reasoning, decision-making, and teamwork.

daisiesCode Program Start Date Time Min Max Location $ Girl $ Adult

260123 Girl Scout Day at Graue Mill 10/28/2012 12:30 - 3 p.m. 50 263 Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 S York Rd, Hinsdale 9 9

260213 Goodman TheatreA Christmas Carol Tickets

11/17/2012 2 - 4 p.m. 245 265 Goodman Theatre, 170 North Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60601 40 40

260353 Joffrey Nutcracker Ballet 12/7/2012 7 - 10 p.m. 150 150 Auditorium Theatre, 50 E Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 30 30

260193 Girl Scout History 12/8/2012 10:30 a.m. - noon 10 30 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 6 0





260763 Maple Sugar Days 3/9/2013 1 - 4 p.m. 50 400 Naper Settlement, 523 S Webster, Naperville, IL 12 12

260683 Emerald City TheaterThe Frog Prince

4/6/2013 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 100 282 The Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 16 16

260833 Love Music? 4/14/2013 2 - 5 p.m. 50 500 Northwestern University Pick, Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston, IL

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261183 Wizard of Oz 5/3/2013 11 a.m. - noon 100 150 Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park

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260773 May Days 5/4/2013 1 - 4 p.m. 50 400 Naper Settlement, 523 S Webster, Naperville, IL 12 10

260113 Family Cruising 5/11/2013 Noon - 2:30 p.m. 250 250 Spirit of Chicago Cruises (Navy Pier), Chicago IL 39 39

Discover India Series!Ages 4th grade and olderExplore India’s rich culture, customs, henna, dancing, clothing and more as you prepare to be transported to India through a live production of The Jungle Book. The series starts in February 2013, dates and locations to be announcedon “What’s New” blog of our council website at www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org.Code 26101

Discover India: Matinee Theater & Dinner Summer 2013: All ages! The Goodman Theater presents “The Jungle Book”! Enjoy this lively production of the classic story of Mowgli, Baloo and all their adventures. Some may wish to continue your immersion by en-joying dinner at a nearby Indian restaurant after the show. Dates to be announced on “What’s New” blog of our website at www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org. Code: (with dinner) 26102; Code: (without dinner) 26103

Songwriting Session with Melinda CarollGirl Scouts Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, AmbassadorsThursday, Sept. 6, 2012Do you love to sing and write songs? Singer/Songwriter/Composer/Record Producer/Recording Artist and Girl Scout lifetime member Melinda Caroll will perform at our Cookie Classic celebration on Sept. 8 and is conducting a special workshop to teach you how to write your very own song. You must have a strong interest in songwriting, singing and the performing arts to take part in this special opportunity. Space is limited to the first 25 girls registered. To participate , you must register to attend The Cookie Classic, our 100th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 8 (with the possibility of performing a song on stage with Melinda Caroll). You must be able to attend and participate in one of the 3-hour sessions on Sept. 6.

1–4 p.m. Code: 210013 6–9 p.m. Code: 210023Downtown Gathering Place, 20 S. Clark St, Chicago, IL

$10/girl (includes snack/fun patch); Max: 25 girls

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Arts & Culture


Fashion, movies, history, culture, & dance programs for all girls!

browniesCode Program Start Date Time Min Max Location $Girl $Adult

260143 Girl Scout History 10/16/2012 4:30 - 6 p.m. 30 50 Joliet Gathering Place , 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet Il 60433 6 0


260023 Badge WorkshopsThe Journey Way (Making Friends)

11/17/2012 10 a.m. - noon 15 40 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 60433 10 0

260183 Girl Scout History 11/17/2012 10:30 a.m. - noon 10 30 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 6


11/17/2012 2 - 4 p.m. 245 265 Goodman Theatre, 170 North Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60601 40 40






260043 Badge WorkshopsThe Journey Way (Inventor)

1/26/2013 10 a.m. - noon 15 40 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 10 0

260513 Badge WorkshopsThe Journey Way (Making Friends)

2/9/2013 10 a.m. - noon 15 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 10 0

260073 American Girl's Rebecca's Movie Fun Day

3/8/2013 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 75 100 American Girl Place, 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 39 39

261113 Girl Scout History 3/9/2013 10 - 11:30 a.m. 10 30 DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL 6 0



4/6/2013 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 100 282 The Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 16 16

260553 Badge WorkshopsThe Journey Way (Inventor)

4/13/2013 10 a.m. - noon 15 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 10 0

260833 Love Music? 4/14/2013 2 - 5 p.m. 50 500 Northwestern University Pick, Staiger Concert Hall50 Arts Circle Dr, Evanston, IL

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261183 Wizard of Oz 5/3/2013 11 a.m. - noon 100 150 Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park 14 14



260063 American Girl Brunch and Julie's Seventies Party

5/19/2013 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 75 100 American Girl Place, 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 39 39

juniorsCode Program Start Date End Date Time Min Max Location $Girl $Adult

260063 Shop Til You Drop 10/6/2012 10/7/2012 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. 100 800 Westfield Hawthorn Center, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills 28 28

260103 Shop Til You Drop 10/20/2012 10/21/2012 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. 100 800 Westfield Fox Valley Mall, 2176 Fox Valley, Aurora 28 28


260663 The Mystery Shop 11/9/2012 6:45 - 9 p.m. 60 100 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills 10 0

260153 Girl Scout History 11/15/2012 6:30 - 8 p.m. 30 50 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 6 0

260033 Badge Workshops-The Journey Way (Playing the Past)

11/17/2012 12:30 - 2:45 p.m. 15 40 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 10 0

260203 Girl Scouts at the Goodman 11/17/2012 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 100 120 Goodman Theatre, 170 North Dearborn, Chicago, IL 67 67


11/17/2012 2 - 4 p.m. 245 265 Goodman Theatre, 170 North Dearborn, Chicago, IL 40 40


260193 Girl Scout History 12/8/2012 10:30 a.m. - noon 10 30 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 6 0





260223 Shop Til You Drop 1/12/2013 1/13/2013 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. 100 800 Westfield Southlake Mall, Merrillville, Indiana 28 28

260673 The Mystery Shop 1/18/2013 4:15 - 6:30 p.m. 60 100 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, (All rooms), Woodridge, IL 10 0

260703 The Mystery Shop 1/18/2013 6:45 - 9 p.m. 60 100 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 10 0

260503 Badge WorkshopsThe Journey Way (Scribe)

1/26/2013 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 15 40 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 10 0

261103 Girl Scout History 1/28/2013 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 30 Lisle Gathering Place- 2400 Ogden Ave Suite 400 Lisle IL 6 0

260083 Auditorium Theatre Tour 2/18/2013 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 200 720 Auditorium Theatre, 50 E Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 12 12

260073 American Girl's Rebecca's Movie Fun Day

3/8/2013 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 75 100 American Girl Place, 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 39 39

260013 Backstage at the Lyric Opera 3/9/2013 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 200 300 Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 9 9

261113 Girl Scout History 3/9/2013 10 - 11:30 a.m. 10 30 DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL 6 0

260753 Art-O-Rama! 3/9/2013 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 90 125 South Shore Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 28 0


260713 The Mystery Shop 3/15/2013 6:45 - 9 p.m. 60 100 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 10 0

260523 Badge WorkshopsThe Journey Way (Scribe)

3/30/2013 10 a.m. - noon 15 40 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 10 0


4/6/2013 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

100 282 The Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 16 16

260723 The Mystery Shop 4/12/2013 6:45 - 9 p.m. 60 100 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 10 0

260563 Badge Workshops-The Journey Way (Playing the Past)

4/13/2013 12:30 - 2:45 p.m. 15 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills 10 0

260833 Love Music? 4/14/2013 2 - 5 p.m. 50 500 Northwestern University Pick, Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

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260063 American Girl Brunch and Julie's Seventies Party

5/19/2013 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 75 100 American Girl Place, 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 39 39


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Code Program Start Date End Date Time Min Max Location $ Girl $ Adult




260663 The Mystery Shop 11/9/2012 6:45 - 9 p.m. 60 100 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 10 0

260203 Girl Scouts at the Goodman 11/17/2012 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 100 120 Goodman Theatre, 170 North Dearborn, Chicago, IL 67 67









260173 Girl Scout History 1/13/2013 2 - 3:30 p.m. 10 35 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 6 0

260673 The Mystery Shop 1/18/2013 4:15 - 6:30 p.m. 60 100 Camp Greene Wood Program Center (All rooms), Woodridge, IL 10 0

260703 The Mystery Shop 1/18/2013 6:45 - 9 p.m. 60 100 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 10 0

260543 Badge Workshops-The Journey Way (Public Speaking)

2/9/2013 12:30 - 2:45 p.m. 15 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 10 0

260083 Auditorium Theatre Tour 2/18/2013 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

200 720 Auditorium Theatre, 50 E Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 12 12

260013 Backstage at the Lyric Opera 3/9/2013 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 200 300 Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 9 9

260753 Art-O-Rama! 3/9/2013 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

90 125 South Shore Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 28 0


260713 The Mystery Shop 3/15/2013 6:45 - 9 p.m. 60 100 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 10 0

260533 Badge Workshops- The Journey Way (Screen Writer)

3/30/2013 12:30 - 2:45 p.m. 15 40 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 10 0

260723 The Mystery Shop 4/12/2013 6:45 - 9 p.m. 60 100 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 10 0

260833 Love Music? 4/14/2013 2 - 5 p.m. 50 500 Northwestern University Pick, Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Dr, Evanston, IL

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Top Trumps Fall Game NightsAll: Aug. 20 – Nov. 1Grab a Top Trumps game kit and get ready to have fun! Top Trumps offers camouflaged learning through a quick play card game that features stats, pictures, and amazing facts that turn our favorite subjects into hours of fun. Each kit includes: two card games, “How to Play Instructions” and coupons for discounted family ad-mission to the Chicago Toy & Game Fair held Nov. 17-18 at Navy Pier. Help us break the record for most Girl Scouts playing a card game in one city. Code 88888

Top Trumps Record Breaking EventGrades: 1-12; Saturday, 11/17/12 at 3 p.m. Chicago Navy PierJoin this life-long memorable event as we try to set the record for most people playing a card game simultaneously in one city at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair. Hopefully, you’ve had lots of practice playing Top Trumps during the Fall Game Nights and now you can join the fun with Girl Scouts from all over in this fun event. Code 88889

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260083 Auditorium Theatre Tour 2/18/2013 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 200 720 Auditorium Theatre, 50 E Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 12 12


260833 Love Music? 4/14/2013 2 - 5 p.m. 50 500 Northwestern University Pick, Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Dr, Evanston, IL

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ambassadorsseniors andSign up at:register.girlscoutsgcnwi.org

Please follow these six easy steps to complete the reservation process for council properties.

Visit girlscoutsgcnwi.org to preview our properties and view all the activi-ties available at each.

Six Easy Steps:1. Decide what meeting space, recre-ation amenities and lodging accommo-dations you would like to use. You may wish to visit the property and have our property manager show you around before you decide. Call our property registrar at 312-912-6323 to schedule a visit.

2. Visit our website at girlscoutsgcnwi.org under the section ”Forms” to find a Property Rental Application. Send the property registrar a completed

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application via email, fax or mail. Once all the required information is entered in our system, our registrar will send you a contract and other documentation.

3. Send back the signed contract with a reservation deposit (50 percent). Pay-ment can be made via credit card, debit card or check.

4. The adult in charge should supply participants with a Parents/Guardians Information – Activity Permission and Emergency Medical Form located in the Volunteer Essentials resource.

5. A certified first aider must be present at all times with your group. Send copies of their first aid and CPR card(s). If a phy-sician, nurse or EMT individual will be the certified representative for your group, a copy of their license or license number must be provided.

6. Send the property registrar final numbers for recreations, meals (if appropriate) and final payment no less than 14 days before your arrival at camp.

Questions? Contact our property registrar at 312-912-6323.

Environmental Education & Outdoor Skills

love nature!Building a sit-upon, pitching tents, making a fire, cooking over a fire, canoeing, kayaking, scuba diving, zip-lining, and rock climbing. “Everything I do in Girl Scouts has always been fun and unique,” said Brianna McCormick, 14.

Brianna started camping with her family when she was only four or five, but when she approached her first grade year, Brianna couldn’t wait to go to Girl Scout camp with all of her friends. She was excited for the troop to have their first real trip away from home. “After one weekend I wanted to live at camp forever,” she said.

Always an early riser, Brianna said her favorite aspects of camp were waking up early to watch the sun rise and listening to the morning birds.

In past years, Brianna has attended programs at Juniper Knoll and Pokanoka where she practiced horseback riding and dedi-

cated time to biking. Since she never got a chance to attend day camp as a Girl Scout, Brianna is taking time this summer to be a program assistant at Camp Greene Wood.

“I really wish I had the opportunity to go to day camp, but now I can help year after year as a program assistant to make other girls’ summers as memorable as previous staff members have made mine,” Brianna said.

After envying the cross-country trips of older Girl Scouts, Brianna has finally had the chance to experience some of her own. Last year she went to Texas, and this year she chose to attend the 100th Anniversary Centennial Camporee in Savan-nah, GA, with more than 1,000 Girl Scouts from across the nation.

“I have had many breathtaking experiences,” Brianna said. “My enthusiasm for camp was and is everlasting.”

Learn about the world around you, and then explore it!

Teen Girl Scout’s Love of Camping is Everlasting

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Air AwareTake a breath. Does the air smell sweet and pure, or stale and dirty? Can you see for miles out your win-dow or is your vision obscured by smog? Learn what causes these conditions and what we can do about it. Learn about air proper-ties and our reliance on it. Related journey: It’s Your Planet-Love It! Fun patch included.

Animal AdvocatesJust like you, animals need love and care to thrive. Learn how to speak up and care for animals and how to share those tips with oth-ers.Held at Journey World. Related journey: It’s Your Story - Tell It! Fun patch included.

Brownie Core CampJoin other Brownie girls as you explore camp and the outdoor world. Sing songs around the campfire, tell stories and learn outdoor living skills during this weekend event. Work on activi-ties from the Hiker badge. This event is for Brownie troops and their leaders.

Brownie- Outdoor AdventureYour adventure begins at camp! Hike the trails, do water and sci-ence activities while discovering ways to be energized in the out of doors! Prepare a healthy snack to take with you for fuel on your hike.

Cadette JamboreeJoin us for a fun-filled weekend challenging your outdoor living skills. Program includes archery, orienteering, canoeing and teambuilding games. Program materials/meals included. Choose from a variety of activities.

Cadettes - Explore CampNew to camp and not sure what to expect? Join us for a day of archery, hiking, canoeing and discovering what camp is all about.

Camp Task Group LuncheonInterested in helping plan events at camp? Not sure what’s out there? Join us for lunch and discover the 2012-13 camping opportunities for girls that could use your help.

Creepy CrawliesFrom beetles to mosquitos, butterflies to fireflies, bugs are everywhere! Discover what makes a bug different from a spi-der. Investigate bug homes and make one. Learn how bugs are classified and make a bug craft. Creepy crawlies were never so much fun! Bugs badge included.

Daisy Day: Between Earth and SkySpend time at camp working on the Between Earth and Sky journey. Activities will include a special focus on healthy living in the outdoors.

Earth Day CelebrationCelebrate Earth Day at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Give back to the earth by doing work to help improve the garden and the earth. Save resources by re-using items to make art inspired by the beautiful gardens.

Energy ExplorationBlaze trails through the exciting world of energy! Investigate the energy that surrounds you, including wind and solar energy, and how to harness its power. Power your way through these activities at Journey World! Related journey: It’s Your Planet-Love It! Fun patch included.

Floral FindingsFlowers are more than just pretty things that smell good. Learn how a flower provides for itself and other animals in the area. Discover what flowers are native to the Chicagoland area and how to identify them. Then relax your mind with some soothing flowery scents. Flowers badge included.








Friday Night Campfire Singalong and More!Love to sing? Is that your favorite part of camp? Join us for a Friday night campfire, complete with songs. Come prepared to sing (adults, too!) You never know if you’ll be invited to lead a song! There’s even time to explore camp and make a S’more!

Happy HabitatsWhat do you have in common with plants and animals? You all live in a habitat! Learn what a habitat is and how to save it. Discover what a butterfly needs to survive and how to start your own backyard butterfly habitat. Related journey: It’s Your Planet - Love It! Fun patch included.




High Adventure WeekendGrab your friends and enjoy Camp Juniper Knoll in the fall. On Saturday we’ll head to Lutherdale retreat for low and high ropes adventure. Return to camp late afternoon for dinner and a camp-fire. Head to Dan Patch Stables on Sunday for a trail ride. Archery and canoeing offered.




Junior Core CampCome to camp where you’ll learn fun ways to meet other girls and spend time with your friends! Dis-cover new things about yourself as you learn about gardening and first aid. Try archery and learn new outdoor living skills while exploring camp.






















Financial Literacy& EntrepreneurshipJamboree for Juliette:

Celebrating our Founder’s Birthday!Join us for a fun-filled weekend Oct. 26 - 28, 2012, at Camp Butternut Springs where you’ll learn some new skills, how Girl Scouts have camped over the years, and sing lots of songs! Food, lodging, patch and commemorative mug are included.

All ages welcome but camping troops must provide adult supervision as specified in Safety Activity Checkpoints and must provide adult(s) with first aid/CPR. Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged.

Me & My PalGrab your favorite guy (male relative 18 years or older) and head out to camp for the week-end! Have the chance to swim, hike, meet new friends, enjoy a campfire, and more.

Ski Weekend: Teen GirlsEnjoy the winter wonderland of Camp Juniper Knoll. On Saturday head to the slopes at Alpine Valley Ski Resort, return to camp late afternoon for dinner and a winter campfire. On Sunday, head back to the slopes or head home. Participate as a troop or individually.

Valentine’s DayCelebrate Valentine’s Day by making recycled Valentines and checking out the tree that pro-vides cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate! Valentines made can be used for the Sweet Con-nections Take Action Project.

Water, Water Everywhere!All living beings need water. Find out what you can do to protect water. Dive into cool water ex-periments and investigate water pollution. It will be a wet and wild ride at Journey World! Re-lated journey: It’s Your Planet-Love It! Fun patch included.

Winter WondersDiscover the magic of nature in winter through hands-on ac-tivities that combine art and sci-ence. Projects include a fragrant evergreen swag, a snowflake journal, and a beeswax candle. Enjoy a wintertime snack.

You & MeGirls, grab someone special and join us for an overnight adventure at camp. Go on a night hike and explore the woods. Enjoy stories and songs, nature games, and more fun. Get up early for a short hike and watch camp come alive with your favorite adult female relative.

You & Me: Teen Girls Only!Girls, grab someone special and join us for this older girl ONLY session of You & Me. Go on a night hike and explore the woods. Enjoy stories and songs, nature games, and other fun. Get up early for a short hike and watch camp come alive with your favorite adult female relative!




Kids Go Green CampThe Earth is our home. Like your home, we need to keep it clean. Learn to care for the Earth by practicing the 3 Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle! Feed the worms food scraps at Journey World and use the resulting compost to feed plants! Make something new out of old water bottles and learn to look for recyclables! Fun patch included.










Nature ArtRock, paper, scissors, lizard, ART! Using recycled and natural materials learn the basics of papermaking, printmaking, and painting, sculpting and crafting to make beautiful handmade creations a stone’s throw from your backyard! Fun patch included.

Nature’s Architects I Day CampExplore the amazing structures nature’s engineers, such as glow worms and beavers, build every-day! Try building beaver dams and using a glow worm’s sticky snares. Each day will provide new hands-on engineering challenges. It’s a week of earth-centered engineer-ing fun and field trip to Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Fun patch included.

Nature’s Architects II Day Camp Why is a tree like an apartment building? What does a mouse’s house look like? Learn about animal’s homes and try creating a few! Each day will provide engaging building opportunities as well as time for unstructured outdoor play. Join us for another week of fun and a trip to Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum on Tuesday.

daisiesCode Program Start Date End Date Time Min Max Location $ Girl $ Adult

581053 Me & My Pal 9/6/12 9/8/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 40 100 Camp Juniper Knoll - East Troy, WI 55 55

581133 Friday Night Campfire Singalong! 9/27/12 6 - 8 p.m. 50 200 Camp River Trails - Sheridan, IL 5 5

581083 Friday Night Campfire Singalong! 10/5/12 6 - 8 p.m. 100 225 Camp Butternut Springs - Valparaiso IN 5 5

581073 Friday Night Campfire Singalong! 10/5/12 6 - 8 p.m. 100 200 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 5 5

1052043 Nature Art 10/9/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 30 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 8 0

581063 Friday Night Campfire Singalong! 10/12/12 6 - 8 p.m. 100 200 Camp Greene Wood (Jane H. Gurney Pavilion) - Woodridge, IL 5 5

1052153 Nature's Architects I Day Camp: 3-day option

10/15/12 10/19/12 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 75 0





1052163 Nature's Architects II Day Camp: 3 day option






581623 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 30 Camp Butternut Springs - Valparaiso IN; Becky Lodge -mats on floor 65 65

581633 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 30 Camp Butternut Springs - Valparaiso IN; Mac Lodge - mats on floor 65 65

581643 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 125 Camp Butternut Springs - Valparaiso IN; Day Visitors 35 35

581653 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs - Hickory Lodge - bunk beds 65 65

581653 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 44 Camp Butternut Springs - Friendship Lodge - bunk beds 65 65

581673 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs, Trail Tree Lodge - bunk beds 65 65

581683 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs ,Running Water Lodge - bunk beds 65 65

1050053 Animal Advocates 11/9/12 9 a.m. - noon 10 30 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 12 0

1052053 Nature Art 11/15/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 30 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills 8 0

1050443 Happy Habitats 11/30/12 5 - 8 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0

1052063 Nature Art 12/6/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 30 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 8 0




1050043 Animal Advocates 2/13/13 5 - 8 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0

1052103 Nature Art 2/14/13 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 30 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 8 0


841003 ACA Mid States 3/7/13 3/9/13 5 p.m. - 2 p.m. 5 20 Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E Main St (IL 64 - North Ave) St. Charles 0 40


1051133 Kids Go Green Day Camp: 3-day option

3/25/13 3/29/13 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 30 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 75 0









581093 Friday Night Campfire Singalong! 4/26/13 6 - 8 p.m. 50 200 Camp Greene Wood - Woodridge, IL 5 5


Sign up at:register.girlscoutsgcnwi.orgNOTE: ACA Mid States ConferenceCamp Directors: The Mid States conference runs March 7- 9. The weekend is filled with a wide variety of workshops to help you with the planning, administration and programs of your camp and a chance to connect with people in camping. All educational sessions are organized as first-come, first-served.(See schedule/chart for details.)


browniesCode Program Start Date End Date Time Min Max Location $ Girl $ Adult





1050223 Creepy Crawlies 10/8/12 1 - 4 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0









1052163 Nature's Architects II Day Camp: 3-day option






581623 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 30 Camp Butternut Springs , Valparaiso IN; Becky Lodge; mats on floor 65 65



581653 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs, Valparaiso IN; Hickory Lodge - bunk beds 65 65

581653 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 44 Camp Butternut Springs, Valparaiso IN; Friendship Lodge, bunk beds 65 65

581673 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs, Valparaiso IN; Trail Tree Lodge, bunk beds 65 65


581303 Daisy Day-Between Earth and Sky 5/4/13 1 - 4 p.m. 30 100 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 10 10

581323 Daisy Day-Between Earth and Sky 5/4/13 1 - 4 p.m. 30 100 Camp Pokanoka - Ottawa, IL 10 10


1052033 Nature Art 5/9/13 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 30 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 15 0

581153 You & Me 5/10/13 5/12/13 7 p.m. - 10 a.m. 50 90 Camp Butternut Springs - Valparaiso IN 55 55

581293 Daisy Day-Between Earth and Sky 5/11/13 9 a.m. - noon 30 100 Camp Greene Wood - Woodridge, IL 10 10


581313 Daisy Day-Between Earth and Sky 5/18/13 9 a.m. - noon 30 100 Camp Butternut Springs - Valparaiso IN 10 10

581333 Daisy Day-Between Earth and Sky 5/18/13 9 a.m. - noon 30 100 Camp River Trails - Sheridan, IL 10 10


581123 Friday Night Campfire Singalong! 5/31/13 6 - 8 p.m. 50 200 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 5 5

581043 Me & My Pal 5/31/13 6/2/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 75 125 Camp Butternut Springs - Valparaiso IN 55 55

58143 Daisy Day-Between Earth and Sky 6/1/13 1 - 4 p.m. 30 100 Camp Juniper Knoll - East Troy, WI 10 10

581353 You & Me 6/14/13 6/16/13 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 15 50 Camp River Trails - Sheridan, IL 55 55













Sign up at:register.girlscoutsgcnwi.orgCode Program Start Date End Date Time Min Max Location $ Girl $ Adult

581683 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs, Running Water Lodge - bunk beds 65 65

1050263 Creepy Crawlies 11/8/12 9 a.m. - noon 10 30 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 15 0

1050913 Water, Water Everywhere! 11/9/12 1 - 4 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0




560073 Winter Wonders 12/15/12 9:45 a.m. - noon 30 100 Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe 15 6



581193 Brownie Core Camp 2/8/13 2/10/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 40 75 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 55 55

560063 Valentine's Day 2/9/13 9:45 a.m. - noon 30 80 Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe 15 6



1050893 Water, Water Everywhere! 2/23/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0

841003 ACA Mid States 3/7/13 3/9/13 5 p.m. - 2 p.m. 5 20 Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E Main St (IL 64 - North Ave) St. Charles 40


1050903 Water, Water Everywhere! 3/22/13 5 - 8 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0











581203 Brownie Core Camp 4/26/13 4/28/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 75 125 Camp Butternut Springs - Valparaiso IN 55 55

1050243 Creepy Crawlies 4/27/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0

560013 Earth Day Celebration 4/27/13 12:45 - 3 p.m. 30 80 Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe 15 6


581243 Brownie- Outdoor Adventure 5/4/13 9 a.m. - noon 30 100 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 10 10

581263 Brownie- Outdoor Adventure 5/4/13 9 a.m. - noon 30 100 Camp Pokanoka - Ottawa, IL 10 10


1052033 Nature Art 5/9/13 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 30 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 15 0


581233 Brownie- Outdoor Adventure 5/11/13 1 - 4 p.m. 30 100 Camp Greene Wood - Woodridge, IL 10 10

1050253 Creepy Crawlies 5/11/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0


581253 Brownie- Outdoor Adventure 5/18/13 1 - 4 p.m. 30 100 Camp Butternut Springs - Valparaiso IN 10 10

581273 Brownie- Outdoor Adventure 5/18/13 1 - 4 p.m. 30 100 Camp River Trails - Sheridan, IL 10 10



581283 Brownie- Outdoor Adventure 6/1/13 1 - 4 p.m. 30 100 Camp Juniper Knoll - East Troy, WI 10 10















juniorsCode Program Start Date End Date Time Min Max Location $ Girl $ Adult


581163 Camp Task Group Luncheon 9/16/12 1 - 3 p.m. 15 50 Camp Greene Wood Program Center (All rooms), Woodridge, IL 0 0

581583 High Adventure Weekend 9/20/12 9/22/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 25 Camp Juniper Knoll - East Troy, WI; camp, low ropes and teambuilding

75 75

581593 High Adventure Weekend 9/20/12 9/22/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 25 Camp Juniper Knoll - East Troy, WI; camp, low and high ropes, teambuilding

95 95

581603 High Adventure Weekend 9/20/12 9/22/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 35 Camp Juniper Knoll - East Troy, WI; camp, low and high ropes, teambuilding and horseback riding

125 125

581613 High Adventure Weekend 9/20/12 9/22/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 25 Camp Juniper Knoll - East Troy, WI; camp, low ropes, teambuilding and horseback riding

105 105




1050323 Floral Findings 10/8/12 9 a.m. - noon 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0


581623 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 30 Camp Butternut Springs, Valparaiso IN; Becky Lodge, mats on floor 65 65



581653 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs - Valparaiso IN; Hickory Lodge - bunk beds 65 65

581653 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 44 Camp Butternut Springs, Friendship Lodge - bunk beds 65 65

581673 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs, Trail Tree Lodge - bunk beds 65 65

581683 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs, Running Water Lodge - bunk beds 65 65

1050353 Floral Findings 11/8/12 1 - 4 p.m. 10 30 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 15 0

1050273 Energy Exploration 11/14/12 5 - 8 p.m. 10 40 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0

560073 Winter Wonders 12/15/12 9:45 a.m. - noon

30 100 Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe 15 6

560063 Valentine's Day 2/9/13 9:45 a.m. - noon

30 80 Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe 15 6

841003 ACA Mid States 3/7/13 3/9/13 5 p.m. - 2 p.m. 5 20 Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E Main St (IL 64 - North Ave) St. Charles, IL

0 40


560013 Earth Day Celebration 4/27/13 12:45 - 3 p.m. 30 80 Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe 15 6


1050283 Energy Exploration 5/4/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 50 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0


1050343 Floral Findings 5/11/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0


581223 Junior Core Camp 5/17/13 5/19/13 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 50 120 Camp Pokanoka - Ottawa, IL 55 55









581213 Junior Core Camp 6/28/13 6/30/13 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 50 125 Camp River Trails - Sheridan, IL 55 55








581583 High Adventure Weekend 9/20/12 9/22/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 25 Camp Juniper Knoll - East Troy, WI; camp, low ropes and teambuilding

75 75

581593 High Adventure Weekend 9/20/12 9/22/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 25 Camp Juniper Knoll - East Troy, WI; camp, low and high ropes, teambuilding

95 95

581603 High Adventure Weekend 9/20/12 9/22/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 35 Camp Juniper Knoll - East Troy, WI; camp, low and high ropes, teambuilding and horseback riding

125 125

581613 High Adventure Weekend 9/20/12 9/22/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 25 Camp Juniper Knoll - East Troy, WI; camp, low ropes, teambuilding and horseback riding

105 105





581623 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 30 Camp Butternut Springs, Valparaiso; Becky Lodge - mats on floor 65 65

581633 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 30 Camp Butternut Springs, Valparaiso; Mac Lodge, mats on floor 65 65

581643 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 125 Camp Butternut Springs - Valparaiso; Day Visitors 35 35

581653 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs; Hickory Lodge, bunk beds 65 65

581653 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 44 Camp Butternut Springs; Friendship Lodge, bunk beds 65 65

581673 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs; Trail Tree Lodge, bunk beds 65 65

581683 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs; Running Water Lodge - bunk beds 65 65

581503 Ski Weekend -Teen Girls 1/11/13 1/13/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 20 Camp Juniper Knoll; (lift tickets-Sat, equipment rental, lesson) 100 110

581513 Ski Weekend -Teen Girls 1/11/13 1/13/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 20 Camp Juniper Knoll; (Sat & Sun, lift tickets, equipment, lesson) 170 170

581523 Ski Weekend -Teen Girls 1/11/13 1/13/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 20 Camp Juniper Knoll; (bring own equipment) 90 90

581533 Ski Weekend -Teen Girls 1/11/13 1/13/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 20 Camp Juniper Knoll; (Sat & Sun- bring own equipment) 105 105

841003 ACA Mid States 3/7/13 3/9/13 5 p.m. - 2 p.m. 5 20 Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E Main St (IL 64 - North Ave) St. Charles, IL

0 40

1050023 Air Aware 4/19/13 5 - 8 p.m. 10 40 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0


581143 Cadettes - Explore Camp 4/27/13 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 25 100 Camp Butternut Springs - Valparaiso IN 30 30


581013 Cadette Jamboree 5/3/13 5/5/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 60 140 Camp Juniper Knoll - East Troy, WI 55 55



1050033 Air Aware 5/17/13 5 - 8 p.m. 10 40 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0












581443 You & Me: Teen Girls Only! 7/26/13 7/28/13 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 20 50 Camp River Trails - Sheridan, IL 55 55



cadettes


Code Program Start Date End Date Time Min Max Location $Girl $Adult



581583 High Adventure Weekend 9/20/12 9/22/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 25 Camp Juniper Knoll - East Troy, WI; camp, low ropes and teambuilding 75 75

581593 High Adventure Weekend 9/20/12 9/22/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 25 Camp Juniper Knoll; camp, low and high ropes, teambuilding 95 95

581603 High Adventure Weekend 9/20/12 9/22/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 35 Camp Juniper Knoll; camp, low and high ropes, teambuilding and horseback riding

125 125

581613 High Adventure Weekend 9/20/12 9/22/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 25 Camp Juniper Knoll; camp, low ropes, teambuilding and horseback riding

105 105





581623 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 30 Camp Butternut Springs, Becky Lodge - mats on floor 65 65

581633 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 30 Camp Butternut Springs, Mac Lodge - mats on floor 65 65


581653 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs, Hickory Lodge - bunk beds 65 65

581653 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 44 Camp Butternut Springs, Friendship Lodge , bunk beds 65 65

581673 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs, Trail Tree Lodge , bunk beds 65 65

581683 Jamboree for Juliette 10/26/12 10/28/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 0 16 Camp Butternut Springs, Running Water Lodge, bunk beds 65 65

581503 Ski Weekend -Teen Girls 1/11/13 1/13/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 20 Camp Juniper Knoll (lift tickets-Sat, equipment rental, lesson) 100 110

581513 Ski Weekend -Teen Girls 1/11/13 1/13/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 20 Camp Juniper Knoll , (Sat & Sun, lift tickets, equipment, lesson) 170 170

581523 Ski Weekend -Teen Girls 1/11/13 1/13/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 20 Camp Juniper Knoll , (bring own equipment) 90 90

581533 Ski Weekend -Teen Girls 1/11/13 1/13/13 7 p.m. - 11 a.m. 10 20 Camp Juniper Knoll , (Sat & Sun- bring own equipment) 105 105

841003 ACA Mid States 3/7/13 3/9/13 5 p.m. - 2 p.m. 5 20 Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E Main St (IL 64 - North Ave) St. Charles, IL 0 40




















financial literacy

In 2012 thousands of our girls gathered to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting. We participated in Promise Circles, sing-alongs and flash-mobs, and we began to look forward to the next century of Girl Scouts.

Members of Girl Scout Troops 21812 and 21822 decided the best way to celebrate was to visit Savannah, GA, the birthplace of Girl Scouts. Erin O’Donnell, Hailey Staunton, Kelly O’Donnell, Mairead Skelton, Megan O’Donnell and Olivia Ottenfeld knew exactly what they needed to do in order to make that trip south. They all had to sell at least 2,012 boxes of cookies.

“We set a goal, and we never gave up,” said sisters Erin, Kelly and Megan.

Through the Girl Scout Cookie program and our fall product program girls develop the “Five Skills” important in both their daily lives and their futures. Girls who participate in these unique financial literacy and entrepreneurship opportunities gain skills in money management, decision making, business ethics, people skills and goal setting.

Olivia set her 2012 cookie goal in order to take the trip she set her sights on years earlier as a Girl Scout Daisy.

“When I was a Daisy I told my mom I wanted to go to Savan-nah,” Olivia said. “Because of the money I earned from selling 2,012 Girl Scout cookies, that dream became a reality. I love seeing the world through Girl Scouting.”

Mairead found that her customer service skills helped her reach her 2012 goal. “I do what I do best by having fun and making the customer smile,” she said. “This is the secret to my success in selling Girl Scout Cookies.”

In Savannah, the girls enjoyed visiting Juliette Gordon Low’s house, a fort and a lighthouse. They also listened to ghost stories in a horse-drawn carriage, learned to kayak and saw dolphins in the ocean.

“[This is] the reason I love selling Girl Scout Cookies,” Hailey said. Together Erin, Hailey, Kelly, Mairead, Megan and Olivia sold, organized and distributed 12,078 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies.

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Animal EducatorsUse a computer to find out cool facts about animals and make a fact sheet to share with others. Plan a trip to Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Send a letter to the President about protecting your favorite animals! Computer Expert badge included.

Career AdventuresWhat do you want to be when you grow up? Would you like to run a city? Sell popcorn? Play music over the radio? Come to Journey World to test out one of these careers in our very own mini-city where you can even shop with your hard-earned cash! Fun patch included.

Career Adventures Day CampWhat do you want to be when you grow up? Come to Journey World and discover the pos-sibilities! Learn what it takes to run a business, enforce the law, produce a radio show, and more! Fun patch included.

Cookie SleepoverWhat’s better than cookies and an overnight? An over-night with girls from across the nation! Spend the night celebrating the power of a Girl Scout cookie and get a peek at what’s in store for the upcom-ing cookie season. Fun patch included.

Cookie U: 101What can a Girl Scout cookie do? Discover the possibilities and learn how to set troop and individual goals to achieve your dreams! Fun patch included.

Creating ComicsTake an average person, add an extraordinary power, and you get a comic book superhero! Work as a team to create a superhero who fights for truth, justice and the Girl Scout way. Write the story, illustrate it, and share it with others. Comic Art-ist badge included.

Creative CaféGo beyond the lemonade stand! Run your own café for the week. Write the menu and employee newsletter, create a podcast promoting your restaurant, film step-by-step instructions to make your famous recipes and more! Fun patch included.

Extra! Extra!Live the busy life of a reporter, working for the City Times at Journey World. Citizens of the city will write, print and publish a newspaper. Teams will gather news, write stories and take snapshots of citizens in action! Compose the paper, print it and sell it! Fun patch included.

Happenin’ Kitch’n: New CuisinesAre you an adventurous eater? Discover new recipes from different areas of the globe! Prepare healthy and tasty dishes to share with family and friends. Then have a tasting party and exchange recipes! New Cuisines badge included.

Happenin’ Kitch’n: Simple MealsIs breakfast always a bowl of cold cereal? Lunch always peanut butter and jelly? Shake up your routines with new recipes! Prepare healthy, tasty meals to share with family and friends. Have a tasting party. Exchange recipes! Simple Meals badge included.

Happenin’ Kitch’n: SnacksHungry after school? Tired of the same ol’ PB&J or milk and cook-ies? Learn to prepare healthy and tasty snacks to share with your family and friends. Have a tasting party and exchange reci-pes! Snacks badge included.

Holidays Around the WorldWhat do pickles, logs and elves have in common? They are all holiday traditions! Join us on a journey around the world as we investigate various holiday customs. Make crafts, join in on festive activities, and partake of food from different countries. Fun patch included.

It’s Your Future: Dream It!Girl Power happens when girls run their own city! Work in teams to explore this special city, set laws and solve problems on-the-job in the bank, retail shops, snack shop and city hall. Use computers, cameras and video technology to document the action. Fun patch included.

Cookie U: 201You have mastered the art of selling cookies with the paper order form. Now learn how to use technology to boost your sales and achieve your goals more quickly! Fun patch included.

Holidays Around the World Day CampWhat do pickles, logs and elves have in common? They are all holiday traditions! Investigate various holiday customs. Make crafts, join in on festive activities, and partake of food from different countries. Fun patch included.

It’s Your Future Day CampExplore all there is in the city at Journey World! Work in teams to produce your own radio show, TV show and newspaper. Dis-cover what it takes to run your own business. Be the owner, top cop, bank president, mayor, popcorn machine operator or disc jockey. Fun patch included.







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Journey World FairExplore all that Journey World has to offer in our simulated eco-systems and mini-city! Girls who attend will be given a Journey World passport and entered into a drawing for awesome prizes! Bring a book bag to hold your goodies! Fun patch included.

Journey World Family Sing-offDo you dream about being a star? Compete against other Girl Scouts as you sing, dance, and perform. If you don’t want to be in the spotlight, work behind the scenes as a judge, costume designer, host, or film crew. Your whole family is welcome as the audience. Fun patch included.

Journey World Fitness FairBalance your mind, body, and spirit at the second annual Journey World Fitness Fair! Work your way through fitness, nutrition, and meditation stations and become a healthier you. Get ready to break a sweat! Bring a book bag to hold your goodies! Fun patch included.

Journey World on the Road: First AidGirl Scouts are prepared for the unexpected. Learn how to treat injuries. Discover what it takes to prevent serious accidents. Make your own first aid kit to take with you! Brownies’, Juniors’ and Cadettes’ First Aid badge included.

Just Chillin’ at Journey WorldIt’s cold outside. Warm up at Journey World as you make winter art, perform cool experiments and play games. There will even be time for outdoor fun! Fun patch included.

Kidz NewsWhether you prefer to be in front of or behind the camera, explore all aspects of the limelight. Write and conduct interviews and film, produce, and direct a morning news program. We will screen the completed clips and present the final show to the group! Fun patch included.

Life StoryEveryone has a story to tell. Compose poems about your favorite hobby. Write a short story about a silly thing that happened to you. Interview other Girl Scouts. Compile your writings into a memoir to share. Scribe badge included.

Lights, Camera, Action: Speak Out!What changes would you like to see in the world? Work with other Juniors to produce, film and edit your own film about how girls can inspire change in the world. Preview your final film at our pre-miere! Fun patch included.Related journey: “It’s Your Story: Tell It!”

Money CountsWhat can you do with $1? $10? $100? Are you sure you have enough to get what you need, like food, but also enough to get what you want, like a toy? The Bank at Journey World can help. Learn to save money for that toy and how money can add up. Money Counts leaf included.

Money ManagementWhat is the difference between a need and a want? How can you be sure that you have enough to pay for a trip to the movies and your school lunch for the week? Learn how with a little planning you can get everything you need and want without going over budget! Fun patch included.

It’s Your Future: Dream It! OvernightGirl Power happens when girls run their own city. Work in teams to explore this special city, set laws and solve problems on-the-job in the bank, retail shops, snack shop and city hall. Use computers, cameras and video technology. Fun patch included.













Lights, Camera, Action!Love to sing and dance? Act out a story? Pack your bags for the glitz and glamour of Journey World where you are the star! Work together to film a skit about your favorite part about being a Girl Scout. Preview your shows at our premiere! Fun patch included.

Lights, Camera, Action: Hollywood Meets ChicagoCalling all music fans! Learn about the music biz as you plan, film, and edit a music video. Explore the different careers involved including performers, choreographers, producers, and camera crew. Digital Movie Maker badge included.

Lights, Camera, Action: Make Your Own TV ShowWhether you prefer to be in front of or behind the camera, explore all aspects of the limelight. Write, film, produce, and direct a TV program. We will screen the completed clips and present the final show to the group! Fun patch included.

Lights, Camera, Action: Reality TVHow well does reality TV portray your reality? Set the record straight. Investigate how much media influences your life. Work with other Cadettes to create a TV show that depicts your reality. View the shows at the end! Fun patch included. Related journey: “It’s Your Story: Tell It!”

Journey World on the Road: Happenin’ Kitch’nBe a chef for a day! Prepare healthy, tasty snacks to share with friends. Prepare a tasting party to sample the food you prepared. Exchange recipes. Brownies’ Snacks, Juniors’ Simple Meals and Cadettes’ New Cuisines badge included.







Financial Literacy& EntrepreneurshipStreaming Live from JWBlast the airwaves with the latest in news from around the nation and world! Research the most current events and record them in a podcast for the world to hear. Fun patch included.







Money MattersBe a savvy saver and shopper at Journey World. Learn how you can budget your allowance to buy a candy bar and still save money for the newest and coolest toy. See how far your pennies can go! Money Manager badge included.

Movie Makers CampExplore the science behind movie-making! Create a script, learn about cameras, design props and build set designs. Play theater games and brainstorm ideas about what you like to see when you watch a movie. At this week-long experience, create a movie from start to finish! Fun patch included.


1061213 Cookie U: 101 10/2/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 30 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 8 0

1060683 Lights, Camera, Action! 10/3/12 5 - 8 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0

1061233 Cookie U: 101 11/1/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 30 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 8 0

1060583 Journey World Fair 11/3/12 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 50 200 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago; own transportation 15 5

1060943 Journey World Fair 11/3/12 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus from Joliet Gathering Place 20 10

1060953 Journey World Fair 11/3/12 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus from Lisle Gathering Place 20 10

1060963 Journey World Fair 11/3/12 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus from Homewood Gathering Place 20 10

1061523 Journey World Fair 11/3/12 9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus pick up at corner of 87th and Dan Ryan, Chicago 20 10

1060923 Journey World Fair 11/3/12 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus from Vernon Hills Gathering Place 20 10

1060933 Journey World Fair 11/3/12 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus from Merrillville Gathering Place 20 10

1061253 Cookie U: 101 11/13/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 30 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 8 0

1060483 Holidays around the World 12/8/12 1 - 4 p.m. 10 100 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 5

1061443 Holidays around the World Day Camp: 3-day option


1061463 Holidays around the World Day Camp: -5day option


1061953 Just Chillin' at Journey World 1/2/13 1/4/13 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 75 0

1060153 Money Counts 1/16/13 5 - 8 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0

1060593 Journey World Fitness Fair 1/19/13 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 50 125 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago; own transportation 15 5

1061533 Journey World Fitness Fair 1/19/13 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus from Vernon Hills Gathering Place 20 10

1061543 Journey World Fitness Fair 1/19/13 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus from Merrillville Gathering Place 20 10

1061553 Journey World Fitness Fair 1/19/13 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus from Lisle Gathering Place 20 10

1061563 Journey World Fitness Fair 1/19/13 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus from Joliet Gathering Place 20 10

1061573 Journey World Fitness Fair 1/19/13 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus from Homewood Gathering Place 20 10

1061583 Journey World Fitness Fair 1/19/13 9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus from 87th and Dan Ryan parking lot, Chicago 20 10

1060603 Journey World Family Sing-off

2/9/13 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 50 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 5


1060693 Lights, Camera, Action! 2/16/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0


1060163 Money Counts 2/27/13 5 - 8 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0

1060703 Lights, Camera, Action! 3/13/13 5 - 8 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0




1061193 Career Adventures Day Camp: 3-day option




Money MastersDoes your troop want to travel the world or start a community garden, but you don’t know how to start? Budgeting for team goals can be overwhelming, but can be mastered. Learn to budget big ideas by setting small goals. Fun patch included.




1060423 Happenin' Kitch'n: Snacks 10/6/12 1 - 4 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0

1060063 Animal Educators 10/8/12 9 a.m. - noon 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0

1060713 Lights, Camera, Action! Make Your Own TV Show

10/12/12 5 - 8 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0










1060093 Career Adventures 12/1/12 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 25 50 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 13 0

1060473 Holidays around the World 12/7/12 5 - 8 p.m. 10 100 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 5






1062243 Cookie Sleepover 1/12/13 1/13/13 7 p.m. - 8 a.m. 10 100 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 35 20







1061583 Journey World Fitness Fair 1/19/13 9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus from 87th and Dan Ryan parking lot in Chicago 20 10

1060133 Money Matters 1/21/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0

1060103 Career Adventures 1/26/13 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 25 50 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 13 0

1060113 Money Matters 1/30/13 5 - 8 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0

1060603 Journey World Family Sing-off




1060433 Happenin' Kitch'n: Snacks 3/2/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0




5/4/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0

1060083 Animal Educators 5/11/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0



1061303 Cookie U: 101 5/16/13 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 30 Camp Greene Wood Program Center , Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 8 0

1061773 Journey World on the Road: Happenin' Kitch'n

6/8/13 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 30 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 15 0


6/8/13 noon - 2 p.m. 10 30 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 15 0


6/15/13 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 30 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 15 0







1061593 Journey World on the Road: First Aid

7/9/13 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 30 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 15 0


7/11/13 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 30 Homewood Gathering Place, 1005 175th Street, Homewood, IL 15 0


7/20/13 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 30 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 15 0


7/27/13 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 30 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 15 0


7/30/13 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 30 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 15 0


7/31/13 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 30 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 15 0


8/1/13 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 30 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 15 0


8/3/13 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 30 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 15 0


8/10/13 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 30 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 15 0


8/17/13 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 30 Homewood Gathering Place, 1005 175th Street, Homewood, IL 15 0


1060543 It's Your Future- Dream It! Overnight

10/5/12 10/6/12 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. 25 100 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 35 20


1060393 Happenin' Kitch'n: Simple Meals 10/13/12 9 a.m. - noon 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0

1060173 Money Management 10/13/12 1 - 4 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0

1061373 Creative Café: 3-day option excluding day of field trip


1061393 Creative Café: 3-day option including day of field trip


1061413 Creative Café: 5-day option 10/15/12 10/19/12 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 115 0

1060493 It's Your Future - Dream It! Day Workshop







1060773 Lights, Camera, Action!: Speak Out!










1060613 Kidz Newz 11/6/12 5 - 8 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0


1060303 Extra! Extra! 12/5/12 5 - 8 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0





Sign up at:register.girlscoutsgcnwi.orgCode Program Start Date End Date Time Min Max Location $ Girl $ Adult


1060873 Streaming Live from JW 1/9/13 5 - 8 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0























1061993 Movie Makers Camp: 3-day option











6/15/13 noon - 2 p.m. 10 30 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 15 0


7/9/13 noon - 2 p.m. 10 30 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 15 0


7/11/13 noon - 2 p.m. 10 30 Homewood Gathering Place, 1005 175th Street, Homewood, IL 15 0


7/20/13 noon - 2 p.m. 10 30 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 15 0

1061503 It's Your Future Day Camp: 3-day option





7/27/13 noon - 2 p.m. 10 30 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 15 0


7/30/13 noon - 2 p.m. 10 30 Camp Greene Wood Program Center - Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 15 0


7/31/13 noon - 2 p.m. 10 30 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 15 0


8/1/13 noon - 2 p.m. 10 30 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 15 0


8/3/13 noon - 2 p.m. 10 30 Merrillville Gathering Place, 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 15 0


8/10/13 noon - 2 p.m. 10 30 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 15 0






8/17/13 noon - 2 p.m. 10 30 Homewood Gathering Place, 1005 175th Street, Homewood, IL 15 0



1060653 Life Story 10/8/12 1 - 4 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0

1061223 Cookie U: 101 10/11/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 30 Camp Greene Wood Program Center - Lower Level, Woodridge, 8 0

1060363 Happenin' Kitch'n: New Cuisines 10/13/12 1 - 4 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0

1060123 Money Masters 10/13/12 9 a.m. - noon 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0















1061523 Journey World Fair 11/3/12 9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus pick up at corner of 87th/ Dan Ryan, Chicago 20 10



1061243 Cookie U: 101 11/5/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 30 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills 8 0















1061313 Cookie U: 201 1/15/13 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 30 Camp Greene Wood Program Center - Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 8 0



1061533 Journey World Fitness Fair 1/19/13 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 25 50 Journey World bus from Vernon Hills Gathering Place 20 10




1061573 Journey World Fitness Fair 1/19/13 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; busfrom Homewood Gathering Place 20 10

1061583 Journey World Fitness Fair 1/19/13 9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 25 50 Journey World; bus from 87th/Dan Ryan parking lot in Chicago 20 10



1060753 Lights, Camera, Action!: Reality TV


1060733 Lights, Camera, Action!: Hollywood Meets Chicago






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1060143 Money Masters 3/23/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0







1061273 Cookie U: 101 4/25/13 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 30 Camp Greene Wood Program Center - Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 8 0

1060213 Creating Comics 5/8/13 5 - 8 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0

1060673 Life Story 5/11/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0


1060763 Lights, Camera, Action!: Real-ity TV



6/8/13 3 - 5 p.m. 10 30 Camp Greene Wood Program Center - Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 15 0


6/15/13 3 - 5 p.m. 10 30 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 15 0


7/9/13 3 - 5 p.m. 10 30 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills 15 0


7/11/13 3 - 5 p.m. 10 30 Homewood Gathering Place 1005 175th Street, Homewood, IL 15 0


7/20/13 3 - 5 p.m. 10 30 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 15 0






7/27/13 3 - 5 p.m. 10 30 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 15 0


7/30/13 3 - 5 p.m. 10 30 Camp Greene Wood Program Center - Lower Level, Woodridge, IL 15 0




8/1/13 3 - 5 p.m. 10 30 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 15 0











From Badge to BusinessGirl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, AmbassadorsSaturday, April 20, 2013, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Our council has partnered with The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) * to present “From Badge to Business,” an exciting, interactive workshop that puts you in charge of your future. Meet real-world, female entrepreneurs who have skyrocketed to success. Learn what it takes to succeed in the business world. Hear from teens like YOU who have successfully launched their own businesses.Journey World, 440 N. Halsted St., Chicago, ILCost: $10/girl Min/max: 50/100 Code: 61001




1060943 Journey World Fair 11/3/12 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 25 50 Journey World: bus from Joliet Gathering Place 20 10














When girls get together to talk business, they discover, connect and take action around the topics of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Girls Mean Business! is an initiative designed to motivate and nurture in girls the de-sire, confidence and skills needed to lead an enterprise and become financially self-sufficient, while developing healthy self-empowerment skills. This is achieved with the proven success of Junior Achievement’s entrepreneurship and financial literacy curricula and the Girl Scouts’ success in building leaders.

Get involved in the partnership today!Volunteers can choose any of the following programs which have components of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience integrated into the information materials:

• Our Families Program (Daisies): Practical information about family members and their interdependence. Five 30-minute lessons.

• Our Communities Program (Brownies): Roles of workers in a community, the work they perform and how communities work. Five 30-minute lessons.

• JA More than Money: (Juniors): Teaches students about earning, spending, shar-ing and saving money, and businesses they can start or jobs they can perform to earn money. Six 50-minute lessons.

• It’s My Business! Program (Cadettes): Emphasizes entrepreneurship, focusing on social studies, reading and writing skills. Students use critical thinking to learn en-trepreneurial skills as they explore their career aspirations. Six 50-minute lessons.

• Success Skills Program (Seniors and Ambassadors): Provides engaging, academi-cally enriching and experiential learning sessions in work-readiness education and career perspectives. Seven 50-minute lessons.

Why choose Girls Mean Business!?• Materials are FREE! And it’s easy!• It’s flexible-you can adapt the materials

to meet your group’s individual needs.• It’s fun and engaging.• Girls work toward earning the Girls Mean

Business! patch. • Patches are FREE upon completion of

assessment and verification form!

All Succeed When Girls Mean Business

How to Get Your MaterialsVisit any of our six Gathering Place council shops or contact Maria Ramos, vice presi-dent of operations, Junior Achievement of Chicago, 312-715-1300, ext. 234; [email protected]. For more information, contact Aminah Abdullah at 312-912-6355, or e-mail her at [email protected].

This Year’s Dates: 2012 Fall Product Program Order Card: Oct. 5 -21, 2012Delivery: Nov. 8 - 11, 20122013 Cookie ProgramCookie Rally : Jan. 5, 2013Order Card: Jan. 7 –29, 2013Delivery: Feb. 10 –17, 2013Booth Sales: Feb. 17 – March 18, 2013

4th Annual Cookie Kickoff Rally with the Chicago Wolves

Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013Allstate Arena, Rosemont$15 per person – includes cookie rally at 2 p.m.; commemorative T-shirt; rally patch and pompom for registered Girl Scouts; and a ticket for 7 p.m. Chicago Wolves game. Hot dog/soda vouchers are available for discounted price of $4 per person (limit one per person).

All Girls: You’re invited to participate in fun activities that will help you earn the 2013 GSUSA Cookie Pin!

To Register: Go to chicagowolvesstore.com click link for “Girl Scout Cookie Kickoff.”

Deadline: Dec. 14, 2012. Note: Event may sell out, so be sure to order your tickets now!

Fall Product & Girl Scout CookiesEveryone loves Girl Scout cookies! They practically sell themselves – as long as there’s a Girl Scout standing behind the sweet treat. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is not just about cookies: it is the nation’s premier entrepreneurship program for girls. So is our fall product program. Activities help fulfill require-ments for badges featured in the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.

Both are an integral part of our busi-ness and economic literacy initiative, and provide finance, marketing, public speaking, and lifelong skills, along with valuable experiences that build girls’ self-confidence and help them develop their own leadership style.

Girls develop “Five Skills” when they participate in the Girl Scout Cookie and fall product program. Those skills are:• Money management• Decision making • Business ethics• People skills • Goal setting

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All of the funds raised stay within the local council to benefit girls directly, through troop/group proceeds, and indirectly by subsidizing the cost of providing the Girl Scout program to every girl member.

Girl Scout troops/groups use proceeds to fund program activities they have planned such as overnight stays at camp, service projects and special trips. The remainder of the proceeds subsidizes council-wide services that provide additional benefits to girls including financial assistance, camp and facility maintenance, leadership development for adult volunteers, spe-cial initiatives in financially disadvantaged neighborhoods and other opportunities for girls.

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Global Awareness & Travel Pathway

global awareness“We’re proud to say that we worked together to plan until we couldn’t plan anymore,” said Erin Chant, Girl Scout Ambassador and member of the Girls’ World Forum Girl Planning Team. “We discussed, sometimes we argued, and we worked on it until even the smallest of details was covered.” In March 2011, 18 local teens began work to develop, organize and host the Girls’ World Forum, an event for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from 80 countries and 86 US councils. The delegations spent the week of July 12 - 16 discussing three UN Millennium Development Goals that focused on ending extreme poverty, promoting environmental sustain-ability and establishing gender equity. Forum workshops also focused on

self-esteem, advocacy and other issues facing teen girls today. Each delegation, made up of two girls and a young adult chaperone, worked together throughout the week to build a “Take Action” plan for their return home. Many of the attend-ees used this international gathering of to collaborate with young women from other countries and communities so they could take action together.

While they were busy finding solutions to some of the most trying issues facing our world today, the girls did not miss the opportunity to make global connections that could last a lifetime, learning some-thing in the process.

“The first day of this international forum was nothing less than amazing,”

Begin exploring the world with adventures in your own backyard.

said Mandy Ehlert, also a member of the Girl Planning Team. “I was blown away by the incredible interactions between delegates from across the planet!”

Attendees spent the week sharing their cultures with each other. Delegations performed dances and songs from their native countries, and together they learned about the many different ways people think and communicate across the globe. “Seeing these interactions with girls from all over truly showed me how this international forum is breaking down barriers to reveal the sisterhood enjoyed by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides,” Mandy said.

Girls Take Action on Poverty, Environment, Gender

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Financial Literacy& EntrepreneurshipOn My Own

Whether heading to college or across borders, solo travel as a woman can be a powerful growth experience. Prep work before you go will help you make the most of your journey. An experienced female traveler will share tips on budgeting, accommodations, safety and cultural customs. Share ideas and a meal with globe-trekkers at Hostelling International Chicago!

World Travel 101Whether you’re planning a trip around town or the world, learn to be savvy travelers! Learn use-ful tips for planning a trip, how to get there, where to stay, what to bring, and how to make friends along the way. Cook a light din-ner to share with global travelers staying at the Chicago Hostel.

Day TripperHow do tourists and locals manage the hustle and bustle of traffic, commuting and sight-seeing in Chicago? Find out with this day-long travel experience! Visit Chicago’s hostel and learn to navigate the CTA on the way to a ton of attractions. Choose a wintertime holiday adventure or a springtime exploration of the city’s many cultures.

Travel Toolkit Overnight Stay the night and learn about travelling at home and interna-tionally, including how to plan, budget and fundraise for a trip. See presentations on GSUSA destinations, educational tours and the Peace Corps. Includes snacks, patch and breakfast.

Explore the MidwestLooking for a weekend getaway or are you ready for your first trip without family? Check out hese local travel programs.

Key Lime Cove “Stay-cation”February 22-24, 2013 and May17-19, 2013All AgesNeed a getaway? Let loose at Key Lime Cove’s water park in Gurnee, IL! Go down all the slides, spend the night on Friday and Saturday, and jump over to Gurnee Mills for some shopping or to Six Flags Great America on Sunday. Cost includes accommodations for 4 or 6 people and admission to the water park and Leapin’ Lizards activity area, plus breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Watch our website and Facebook page for pricing. Code 19001

Explore Chicago!March 2013; 5th grade and olderFeel like tourists have seen more of Chicago than you have? Spend the weekend at Hostelling International in Chicago playing tourist in your own city! Share a spaghetti dinner with the hostel’s guests from around the world in a special, international experi-ence. Spend the day being a tourist! Go on a boat tour or head over to Museum Campus, or Navy Pier, or take in a concert at Millen-nium Park: the possibilities are endless! Code 19002; Cost:$200/girl; Max: 25

Rocks and RidesMay 2013; 6th grade and olderIt’s time to leave the indoor climbing walls and community pools behind! Head on up to Baraboo, Wisconsin to test out your climbing skills with trained professionals on real rocks at Devils’ Lake State Park, and then let loose on roller coasters and water rides in the Wisconsin Dells!Code: 19003; Cost: $325/girl; Max: 30

Snow Skis and Water Slides6th grade and olderDon’t hibernate during the winter months! Head on up to Baraboo, Wisconsin to break out your skiing and snowboarding skills or learn from trained professionals at Devils’ Head Resort, and then get a taste of sum-mer at an indoor water park in the Wisconsin Dells! Shake off the winter blues!Code: 19004; Cost: $325; Max: 30

Motor up to Minnesota!December 2012, March 20135th grade and olderShop ‘till you drop! Join us for a bus trip up to the Twin Cities to visit the Mall of America! Spend your weekend riding the rides, explor-ing the SeaLife Minnesota Aquarium, and shopping in the MoA’s more than 400 stores without sales tax. In December, it’s the perfect way to get all your holiday shopping done early. Cost: $225 (approx) per girl + spending money; Capacity: 100Code: 19005 DecemberCode 19006 March

Explore the U.S.The United States is your country, and it’s time to get out and see it! We are offering three annual trips within the United States. Nothing says summer to Girl Scouts like outdoor adventures; so put your outdoor skills to the test in America’s playground, the beautiful Colorado. A Girl Scout career is not complete without visiting the Birthplace of it all—Savannah, Georgia, and we want to make sure you get a chance to go which is why we’ll be making this council-wide trip an annual occasion. This year we’re introducing another annual excursion we’re calling our “Road Trip.” Next year’s girls will even have a chance to help design the road trip. Do you want to go to Canada, the Niagara Falls and New York; or go west to explore our National Parks in South Dakota, Wyoming and Colo-rado; or fly to Seattle or Boston and drive down the coast? We’re taking your input to make every trip unforgettable.

Savannah: The BirthplaceYearly, Summer, June, 4 days6th grade and olderJoin us on a trip to the Birthplace of the Girl Scout movement! Transplant yourself back to the time of the founding: Historic Savan-nah via Carriage tour, Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthplace, the First Girl Scout Headquar-ters, Andrew Low House and the Laurel Grove Cemetery. Participate in the Girl Scout Militia Program at Old Fort Jackson, take a dolphin cruise, visit Tybee Island, and maybe you’ll even see some ghosts on the Savannah Ghost Walk!Cost: $1,200 (approx) per girl; Code: 19020Capacity: 30 min, 80 max

& travel pathwayIntroducing our new travel pathway! It’s our goal to broaden your world through

once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. This council is going GLOBAL, and we want you to COME ALONG!

Explore Colorado! June 16-23, 20137th grade or olderSummer is the time for adventure and exploring the Great Outdoors; so join us on a trip to Snow Mountain Ranch in Winter Park, Colorado for a week of fun outdoor adventures next sum-mer! Customize your trip with activities including white water rafting, horseback riding, hiking, canoeing, ropes courses, zip line, climbing wall, roller skating, swimming, team building and much more. It’s truly the trip of a lifetime!Cost: $1,000-$1,200 per girl/adultPlease contact Janelle Romero at [email protected] or 312-912-6357 if you are interested.

Road Trip 2013: Drive South, Think Global!July 2013, 6-7 days7th grade and olderThis summer our Road Trip’s destination is the Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas! Ex-perience the Heifer Ranch firsthand where nothing – shelter, food, water, or cooking fuel – can be taken for granted. Along the way we’ll be stopping in Springfield, IL, St. Louis, MO and Memphis, TN to visit the Abraham Lincoln’s Home, the Gateway Arch, National Civil Rights Museum, Beale Street and much more! At our destination, we’ll be participat-ing in their Global Challenge program doing globally themed team building exercises, preparing a meal with limited resources, and spending a night in the Global Village.Cost: $700. (approx) per girl;Capacity: 40 min, max 80; Code: 19022

Explore the WorldThrough the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), you have sisters all over the world! Take an inter-national trip to one of three destinations and learn firsthand about other cultures. This incredible occasion is a wonderful capstone to your Girl Scout travel experience. Start planning now for these once-in-a-lifetime travel opportunities!

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160023 Day Tripper 12/8/2012 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 60 Hostel International, 24 E. Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

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160043 Travel Toolkit Overnight 2/2/2013 2/3/2013 3 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. 30 115 Hostel International, 24 E. Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

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160013 World Travel 101 3/23/2013 3 - 7:30 p.m. 10 60 Hostel International, 24 E. Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

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160043 Travel Toolkit Overnight 2/2/2013 2/3/2013 3 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. 30 115 Hostel International, 24 E. Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

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160423 On My Own(ONLY Ambassadors!)

3/9/2013 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 10 50 Hostel International, 24 E. Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

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160013 World Travel 101 3/23/2013 3 - 7:30 p.m. 10 60 Hostel International, 24 E. Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

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Sign up at:register.girlscoutsgcnwi.orgglobal awarenessDiscover MexicoJuly 2013, annual trip, 9 Days8th grade and olderFind you passports and brush up on your Spanish: we’re going to Mexico! Transport yourself deep into the rich, colorful tradi-tions of Mexico. Delve into Mexico City’s vibrant culture, explore Taxco and its silversmithing, and admire the cliff divers in Acapulco. For the culmination of the trip, join Girl Scouts from all over the world at Our Cabana, the largest WAGGGS World Centre, for a two-day program and community service project!Cost: <$2,000 per girl; Code 19024 July 2013Capacity: 25 per trip (21 girls and 4 adults)

From London to LucerneSummer 2014 and after Odd Years, June or July, 11 Days9th grade and olderThree European cities – London, Paris, and Lucerne. Two WAGGGS World Centres. One unforgettable tour. Girl Scouts will experi-ence the best of both worlds as incredible adventures take them through the bustling streets of London, Paris and high up into the Swiss Alps. The girls will stay at Pax Lodge and our Chalet and will have special pinning ceremonies – making their visits forever memorable and meaningful.Cost: $2,100 (approx) per girlCapacity: 25 (21 girls and 4 adults)Code: 19025

Incredible IndiaSummer 2014, Even Years, June or July, 11 Days9th grade and olderExtend your fun with The Jungle Book at the Goodman Theater by taking a trip to Rud-yard Kipling’s inspiration! India will amaze you with its size, glamour, and diversity. Experience the ornate and historic sites throughout India’s Golden Triangle. Admire Old Delhi, explore Jaipur’s Amber Fort, and discover the Taj Mahal. Make a special visit to Sangam, the WAGGGS World Centre in Pune, where you’ll spend two nights and participate in Girl Scout programs.Cost: $2,100 (approx) per girlCapacity: 25 (21 girls/4 adults); Code 19026

Get a taste of India by seeing “The Jungle Book” at the Goodman Theatre and participating in our Discover India series (see page 20)! Start learning now and take a trip to see the real India in 2014 or 2016! Stay tuned for more information about these fun workshops.

Naperville, IL, resident and Girl Scout Ambassador Elyse Stompanato doesn’t mind doing her chores around the house. She’ll mow the lawn, clean and walk the dogs just to keep fit.

“Tasks like these help me get active, and they are so simple,” Elyse said.

On top of every-day chores, Elyse practices healthy living by dancing at least twice a week and eating balanced meals. During her 12 years as a Girl Scout, the 17-year old learned how to make healthy living fun and beneficial.

“I just always try to have fun working out; I never see it as something I have to do, but rather a chance to see all my friends that I dance with,” she said.

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“I believe strongly that everyone, every girl in this case, should have easy access to information on health care and have the knowledge as to how to access it.”

Whether it is Zumba at camp, skiing or a day at the water park, our programs get girls active!

After participating in fitness overnights with Girl Scouts, Elyse realized that workouts didn’t have to be work. She recommends injecting fun into each and every healthy living activity.

“Make it an adventure,” Elyse advised. “Healthiness is an important compo-nent to life.”

She encourages girls to always be conscious of what they eat and to monitor their activity levels.

She took her passion for fitness and health, and turned it into a website for teen girls. Agirlshealth.com offers tips to teens so that they can include fitness into their crazy schedules and routines.

Teen Strives to Have Fun Staying Fit

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“I just always try to have fun

working out; I never see it

as something I have to do.”

– Elyse Stompanato

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aMAZE OvernightLife is a maze. Navigate its twist and turns and find true friend-ships, meaningful relationships, and confidence. Have a blast with other Girl Scouts. Participate in activities that will help you create peaceful friendships and learn to stand up for yourself and others. Work towards earning the aMAZE journey awards!

Deep River WaterParkEnjoy a night of water fun at the Midwest’s largest waterpark. The park will be open only to Girl Scouts and their families. Tickets will be mailed prior to the event. Discounted tickets will not be sold the day of the event.

First Aid Badge EventsWork toward earning your First Aid Badge from The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.

Four Lakes SkiingSki downhill at Four Lakes Ski Area in Lisle. Hit the slopes with all your Girl Scout friends. Lessons for beginners begin one hour after check-in. Cost includes equipment rental and slope ticket and beginner les-sons. Do not call Four Lakes for registration or information.

Friends Don’t Bully: aMAZE Journey WorkshopLife is a maze. Navigate its twist and turns and find true friend-ships, meaningful relationships and confidence. Hang with the women of Kappa Delta Sorority at Valparaiso University. Learn to create peaceful friendships and stand up for yourself and others. Work towards aMAZE awards!

Ice SkatingHave fun on blades while learning the basics of ice skating in an instructional class. Includes ice time.

Journey EventsGet a jumpstart on your jour-neys! Have a great time with other Girl Scouts with activities that will help you earn journey awards. Activities will be based on Brownie Quest, aMUSE and aMAZE and will include a special healthy living twist!

Key of LifeThe American Cancer Society’s FREE “Key of Life” program teaches girls about breast cancer prevention and gives them a chance to participate in a service project. Recognize your own power to decrease your odds of getting breast cancer. Patch included. Spanish materials available upon request. Materials mailed after registration.

Life-Long Fitness Lock-In OvernightParticipate in golf, aquatic exer-cise, track, table tennis, climbing wall, badminton, bags and tennis. A great evening for energetic girls who enjoy being active! Wear athletic clothing and shoes and bring a swimsuit and towel. Participation patch, pizza and drink included.

Life-Long Sports SamplerParticipate in golf, aquatic exer-cise, track, table tennis, climbing wall, badminton, bags and tennis. A great evening for energetic girls who enjoy being active! Wear athletic clothing and shoes and bring a swimsuit and towel. Participation patch, pizza and drink included.

Live Tobacco FreeThe American Cancer Society’s FREE “Live Tobacco Free” program teaches girls about the dangers of tobacco use. The program combines tobacco education and community ac-tivities to share the importance of living a tobacco-free life. Receive a patch. Kit mailed free upon registration.

“I believe that healthy habits should be learned at an early age.” – Karen Chin, 18

Time forSavannah Shuffle 2.0Join us on a new and im-proved virtual walk to Savan-nah, Georgia! This is a great program for troops, service units and families. Girl Scout Brownies and up will track walking mileage along a route from where they live to the birth place of Juliette Gordon Low, earn patches and their Presidential Active Lifestyle Awards, learn to properly use a pedometer, discover the health benefits of walking and learn how to fuel their bodies with healthy snacks through 4-6 activity sessions. Groups will receive Girl Scouts water bottles and pedometer, daily step tracking logs and journals, group tracking poster, leader materials, and Savannah Shuffle patches.




Pulaski Day Journey and First Aid EventSign up for both the journey event and the First Aid badge event at the Joliet Gathering Place on Pulaski Day and spend a full day with other girls working toward earning your awards! Bring a sack lunch.










Financial Literacy& EntrepreneurshipSports Overnighter at North Central CollegePlay sports and games late into the night with North Central College women athletes. Golf indoors, use batting cages, play basketball, volleyball and other games, watch a movie and have tons of fun! Pizza dinner and light breakfast included.

Volleyball Game at Valparaiso UniversityCheer on the Valparaiso women’s volleyball game as they compete against Milwaukee. Be part of the cheer tunnel at the beginning of the game and have access to a “meet and greet” with the athletes after the game for pictures and autographs!

Your Best SelfCelebrate a healthy you and your best self with Chicago Children’s Museum. Get active, meet a health helper, and pick up some healthy habits! Connects to “My Best Self” badge, “Dancer” badge, “Purple Petal-Gloria” award.







Sports Overnighter at Harper CollegePlay sports and games late into the night with Harper College athletes. Swim, play volleyball, watch a movie and have tons of fun! Pizza dinner and light breakfast included.

Sports Overnighter at College of Lake CountyPlay sports with the women athletes of the College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL. Use bat-ting cages, play basketball, volley-ball, soccer and fun teambuilding games. Enjoy a movie; sleep on the gym floor. Pizza dinner and light breakfast included. Dress in athletic wear and shoes. Bring sleeping bag/pillow.

Professional Sports Team OutingsStay tuned to our website for more information on Girl Scout outings with many professional sports teams in the area. Details will be announced once the teams confirm their schedules for the upcoming season:The Harlem Globetrotters—December 2012Chicago Blackhawks—January 2013Chicago Sky WNBA—May-August 2013Chicago White Sox—April 2013Chicago Cubs—August 2013Chicago Fire Soccer—May-June 2013Northwestern University Softball—April-May 2013

MOVE-A-PALOOZA!Council-Wide Fun for Juniors and Older!

Join the move-ment for a healthy mind, body and spirit at our “Move-a-paloozas”! Earn at least one journey award while you meet new friends and have a great time with other Girl Scouts. YOU get to choose what you want to learn and experience by building your own schedule of activities. Ever tried yoga or Zumba? Want to learn some self-defense techniques or healthy cooking ideas? Maybe you’d like to work on your own personal statement or find your style. You decide!

Move-a-paloozas will include a film screening and discussion about important topics such as bullying or the representation of girls and women in the media, so you can make your thoughts and opinions heard loud and clear. You’ll also get a copy of a journey book to keep, and ideas for continuing your journey on your own or with your troop. Cost: $30 per girl.

Events are for Girl Scout Juniors and up and will be scheduled in a different location throughout our council’s geography on each of the following dates:

Nov. 10, 2012 • Feb. 16, 2013 • March 9, 2013 • May 11, 2013

Check our “What’s New” blog at http://gswhatsnew.wordpress.com/ or our Facebook page to get up-to-date information on locations, times and specific activities for each event.

NEW

Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) Ages 6 -17 and adults

Let’s Move! Join the White House healthy living effort and earn PALA. Girls ages 6-17 can achieve the award by committing to be active for at least 60 minutes a day, at least five days a week, for 6 out of 8 weeks; or by walking at least 11,000 steps a day during the same time period. Adults can achieve the award by committing to be active for at least 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, for 6 out of 8 weeks; or by walking at least 8,500 steps a day during the same time period.

Things you are already doing may count: dancing, playing field hockey, hiking, swimming, jumping rope — even cleaning your house and walking counts! Many of our council events, camp, badge and patch opportunities also include activities that will help you achieve the PALA together with your troop or on your own and put you on the path to healthy living.

Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana (GSGCNWI) group on presi-dentschallenge.org and track your fitness with us! First create an individual account, then click on the “Groups” button and enter Group Number 97814 to join our council as we get moving toward the PALA award.

Healthy Living


47037 Savannah Shuffle 2.0 10/1/2012 9/30/2013 0 5000 Any location 18 18

460643 Ice Skating 10/5/2012 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 8 30 Seven Bridges Ice Arena, 6690 Route 53, Woodridge, IL 10 10

460763 Ice Skating 10/9/2012 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. 8 30 Glenview Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr, Glenview, IL 11 11

47028 Volleyball Game at Valparaiso University

10/13/2012 TBD 1 300 Valparaiso University Athletics-Recreation Center1009 Union Street, Valparaiso, IN

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460653 Ice Skating 10/13/2012 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. 8 30 Seven Bridges Ice Arena, 6690 Route 53, Woodridge, IL 10 10

460383 Ice Skating 11/10/2012 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. 8 10 Skatium Ice Arena, 9300 Weber Park Place Skokie, Il 11 11



460273 Ice Skating 11/17/2012 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. 8 25 Carol Stream Ice Rink, 540 E Gunderson Dr, Carol Stream, IL 11 11

460393 Ice Skating 11/17/2012 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. 8 14 Skatium Ice Arena, 9300 Weber Park Place Skokie, IL 11 11


460323 Ice Skating 12/8/2012 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. 8 30 Downers Grove Ice Rink, 5501 Walnut Ave, Downers Grove, IL 11 11




460333 Ice Skating 1/11/2013 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. 8 30 Downers Grove Ice Rink, 5501 Walnut Ave, Downers Grove, IL 11 11


460293 Ice Skating 1/26/2013 9 - 10:30 a.m. 8 25 Carol Stream Ice Rink, 540 E Gunderson Dr, Carol Stream, IL 11 11








460913 Your Best Self 4/28/2013 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 125 Chicago Children's Museum, 700 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 11 11

460723 Your Best Self 4/28/2013 10:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 125 Chicago Children's Museum, 700 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 11 11


460173 Deep River Waterpark 6/22/2013 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 400 4000 Deep River Waterpark, 9001 East US 30, Crown Point, IN 11 11

460713 Ice Skating 10/20/2013 1 - 2 p.m. 8 30 Centennial Ice Arena, 3100 Trailway St Highland Park IL 11 11


47027 Live Tobacco Free 10/1/2012 4/30/2013 0 500 Any location 0 0





10/13/2012 TBD 1 300 Valparaiso University Athletics-Recreation Center, 1009 Union Street, Valparaiso, IN

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47049 Life-Long Fitness Lock-In Overnight

11/17/2012 11/18/2012 8 p.m. - 7 a.m. 30 125 Rush-Copley HealthPlex, 1900 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL 35 5










47038 Journey Events: Brownie Quest

1/26/2013 10 a.m. - noon 20 150 Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach, IL

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47041 Journey Events: Brownie Quest

3/4/2013 9 - 11 a.m. 20 50 Joliet Gathering Place , 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 10 0

47044 First Aid Badge Events 3/4/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 20 50 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 10 0

47047 Pulaski Day Journey and First Aid Event

3/4/2013 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 20 50 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 18 0

47052 Life-Long Sports Sampler

3/16/2013 6 - 10 p.m. 25 125 Rush-Copley HealthPlex, 1900 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL 28 5


47051 First Aid Badge Events 3/25/2013 9 - 11 a.m. 20 150 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy Vernon Hills, IL 10 0

460913 Your Best Self 4/28/2013 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 125 Chicago Children's Museum, 700 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 11 11






460713 Ice Skating 10/20/2013 1 - 2 p.m. 8 30 Centennial Ice Arena, 3100 Trailway St Highland Park IL 60035 11 11


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47027 Live Tobacco Free 10/1/2012 4/30/2013 0 500 Any location 0 0






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47009 Sports Overnighter at College of Lake County

11/30/2012 12/1/2012 6:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. 50 100 College of Lake County Physical Education Center, 19351 W. Washing-ton St. Grayslake, IL 60030

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47058 Friends Don't Bully - aMAZE Workshop

12/1/2012 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 20 150 Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN 10 0






460223 Four Lakes Skiing 1/11/2013 4:30 - 10 p.m. 50 150 Four Lakes Recreation, Route 53 and 59th St, Lisle, IL 39 39





47039 Journey Events: aMUSE for Juniors

1/26/2013 1 - 3 p.m. 20 150 Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach, IL

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47007 Sports Overnighter at Harper College

2/8/2013 2/9/2013 6:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. 20 300 Harper College, 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 35 20





47008 Sports Overnighter at North Central College

2/11/2013 2/12/2013 6:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. 50 300 North Central College, Merner Field House, 450 S. Brainard, Naperville 35 5


47042 Journey Events: aMUSE for Juniors

3/4/2013 9 - 11 a.m. 20 50 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 10 0

47045 First Aid Badge Events 3/4/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 20 50 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 10 0






47052 First Aid Badge Events 3/25/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 20 75 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy Vernon Hills, IL 10






47026 Key of Life 10/1/2012 4/30/2013 0 500 Any location 0 0





10/13/2012 1 300 Valparaiso University Athletics-Recreation Center, 1009 Union Street, Valparaiso, IN

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11/30/2012 12/1/2012 6:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. 50 100 College of Lake County Physical Education Center19351 W. Washington St. Grayslake, IL

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47058 Friends Don't Bully - aMAZE Workshop

12/1/2012 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 20 150 Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN 10 0










47040 Journey Events: aMAZE for Cadettes

1/26/2013 1 - 3 p.m. 20 150 Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

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2/11/2013 2/12/2013 6:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. 50 300 North Central College, Merner Field House, 450 S. Brainard, Naperville 35 5


47043 Journey Events: aMAZE for Cadettes

3/4/2013 9 - 11 a.m. 20 50 Joliet Gathering Place, 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 10 0






47053 First Aid Badge Events 3/25/2013 Noon - 2 p.m. 20 75 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy Vernon Hills, IL 10

47050 aMAZE Overnight 4/12/2013 4/13/2012 6 p.m. - noon 20 75 Camp Greene Wood Program Center , (All rooms) - Woodridge, IL 25 25





cadettesSign up at:register.girlscoutsgcnwi.org

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47026 Key of Life 10/1/2012 4/30/2013 0 500 Any location 0 0






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11/30/2012 12/1/2012 6:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. 50 100 College of Lake County Physical Education Center19351 W. Washington St. Grayslake, IL

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2/11/2013 2/12/2013 6:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. 50 300 North Central College, Merner Field House, 450 S. Brainard, Naperville, IL 35 5






460713 Ice Skating 10/20/2013 1 - 2 p.m. 8 30 Centennial Ice Arena, 3100 Trailway St , Highland Park IL 11 11


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Regular season runs June thru September >> Allstate Arena >> 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont IL 60018

STEM

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GS Botics, also known as Girl Scout Junior Troop 20597, dove right into their first season as a competing team in the FIRST LEGO League. Their courage and teamwork paid off when they took home Best Rookie Team at their first regional competition.

These four young girls from Chicago worked together in the unique program that inspires young people to be sci-ence and technology leaders through mentor-based programs.

FIRST LEGO League requires that each team design and program a LEGO robot to perform a specific task based on the year’s competition theme.

“I think because of all the STEM pro-grams I’ve done have shown me something new, when we were asked if we wanted to start a team, I thought it would be something cool to do,” said GS Botics team member Allyson Rodriguez.

After an experience at a Journey World program about space, Allyson better understood scientific method, and said that knowledge helped her team when they encountered problems during the competition.

They asked “What if…?” instead of set-tling on a solution.

“We would work out together a solution that was best for the team,” she said. “Either we would use one idea or took pieces of each idea.”

Team parent, Rosa Garcia, noticed a difference in the team as she observed them during the competition season.

“The girls went from saying, ‘My idea’ and ‘I did this,’ to acknowledging each other’s strengths, allowing the stron-ger girl to lead and allowing others the opportunity to learn,” Rosa said. “They blew me away.”

Our programs in science, technology,

engineering and math empower

girls to be leaders and innovators

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

You Like STEM? That’s for Girls!

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Join us for our 2nd annual….

STEMapalooza!More Fun! More Shows! More to Do and See!Get Slimed – or Just Make Slime!

Goodies Galore! Including FREE STEMapalooza T-shirt/custom patch!

Experiment with hands-on activities. Check out interactive science shows!Interact with women engineers and meet the coolest scientists and STEM professionals in Chicagoland!This is a CAN’T MISS event!!!

Location: Girl Scout Friendship Center 5100 Sunset Lane Country Club Hills, ILDate: March 9, 2013Time: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Cost: $19/girl and $10/adultRegister by Feb. 16 and receive a $3 per girl discount!Code: 320643 (w/ own transportation)

Bus Transportation available! (add $5 per individual for bus)From Vernon Hills Gathering Place: Code: 320653From Lisle Gathering Place Code: 320663From Merrillville Gathering Place: Code: 320673From Journey World: Code: 320683Register at: register.girlscoutsgcnwi.org

Questions? Contact Ashley Smith at [email protected] or 312-912-6376











































3, 2, 1...Blastoff! Overnight Blast off into space with your own rocket! Learn the roles stars played in myths and naviga-tion. No trip through the solar system is complete without a stop through the Oort Cloud and Kuiper Belt to investigate the resident comets. More space surprises await you at Journey World! Fun patch included.

NEW: App Boot Camp 101Exclusive to GSGCNWI! Work with professionals from Motorola Mobility to design and create your very own Android(TM) app! Create a “Crystal Ball” app that can live on any Android(TM) phone. Ask a question, shake the device, and see what your future holds! First digital badge in series of 3 included - collect all 3!

NEW: App Boot Camp 201Take your knowledge from App Boot Camp 101 and create your very own Girl Scout Sash App! Work with professionals from Motorola Mobility to customize your “Sash App.” Include your name, council, troop numerals, and number of years you’ve been a Girl Scout. Add a “Digital Badge” to your sash! 2nd digital badge in series included - collect all 3!

NEW: App Boot Camp 301Become an expert in app pro-gramming during App Boot Camp 301! Work with professionals from Motorola Mobility to create an un-limited number of digital badges which tie into the badges you earn as a Girl Scout. Place those digital badges on the “Sash App” you created in App Boot Camp 201. 3rd digital badge in series included– collect all 3!

Atomic Fission Fun! with the American Nuclear SocietyWhat do M&Ms and atoms have in common? Why do x-rays see bones, but not your liver? Find out during National Nuclear Science Week. Complete atomic activities. Have fission fun! Topics relate to Get Moving! journey. T-shirt/fun patch included. Register by Jan. 5 for $3/girl discount! Indicate T-shirt size in “special needs” when registering.

Brookfield Zoo OvernightDo hands-on activities from It’s Your Planet: Love It. Take a night hike through the zoo. Cost includes a pizza dinner, ice cream buffet, hot buffet breakfast, free parking and zoo admission for the whole next day! Take a hike through the zoo as the animals are released into their habitats and no one else is in the zoo!

Cosmic Travels OvernightPack your bags for a trip through the solar system! Create your own observation journal so you can record your findings about the moon, planets and comets in our solar system. We’ll even take a peek at the stars beyond our Sun! Fun patch included.

Dozin’ with the DinosExplore the rituals of ancient Egyptian culture by a flashlight. Prowl an African savannah with giraffes, hippos and man-eating lions. Play games from around the world or touch giant bugs. Stare up into the jaws of a dinosaur as you listen to bedtime stories in the shadows of SUE. Minimum of 1 adult per 3 children is required . Families welcome.

Earth Day Extravaganza!It’s an Earth Day Extravaganza! Participate in eco-friendly activi-ties, go on a nature walk and take home “green” goodies! Pack sunscreen and insect repellant! Fun patch and snack included. Register by March 30, 2013 to receive a $3/girl discount!

Entertainment Technology Badge WorkshopDo you play video games? Ride roller coasters? See 3-D movies? Earn your Junior Entertainment Technology Badge by learning about the science behind the entertainment industry! Badge and snack included.

Exploring the Final Frontier OvernightYour voyage will begin with the solar system and move into the the unknown. Design a space colony for your home base as you discover phenomena such as black holes and quasars. Fun patch included.

Fun with the Sun Day CampHang out with friends and have a blast! Learn about the sun and participate in fun, hands-on activities like baking S’mores in a solar oven, making UV light detector jewelry and more! Fun patch and snacks included.

Art in Chemistry: Fashion and FlightMake and fly paper airplanes. What design makes the plane go the farthest? Can you design a plane that loops back? Have flying contests. Do air pressure experiments to see why planes fly. Design an outfit for a fashion model using cloth and have a show. Discover how fashion is like flight. Fun patch included.

Art in Chemistry: Water ShowHave an amazing water show. Make a working submarine. Make a periscope. Decode messages using Navy code. Learn how submarines work. Take your periscope and submarine home to try out in the bathtub. Fun patch included.



Financial Literacy& EntrepreneurshipDancing Horses Holiday Show

Experience the magic of the holidays at the Dancing Horses Theater! Spend the day with friends and family. See a dancing horse show, meet exotic birds, and sing along to holiday music. Trainers will share how they train the horses. Go back stage to see the horses! Transportation avail-able. Fun patch included.

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Girl Scout Day at the Museum of Science and IndustryStart off the year with a trip to the Museum of Science and In-dustry! Watch baby chicks hatch. Manipulate a tornado. Gaze in awe at the Christmas around the World display. Also, look for clues around the museum for a Girl Scout only scavenger hunt! Fun patch included.

Going GreenThese days, everyone is “going green,” but what does that mean for you and your family? Plan a boomerang lunch and write “pa-perless” letters to your friends. Some activities relate to the WOW! Wonders of Water journey. Fun patch and snack included.

Great America TicketsEnjoy a fun-filled day with families, Girl Scouts, and friends during this annual Girl Scouts Day at Great America. Register to purchase specially priced tickets. Tickets will be mailed.

GSI: Girl Scout InvestigationsA crime has happened! Work with other Girl Scout Investiga-tors to solve the case. Dust for fingerprints, analyze DNA, and even do handwriting analysis! Juniors receive the Detective Badge while Cadettes receive the Special Agent Badge. Badge and snack included.

Home Scientist Badge WorkshopSee the science all around you! Earn your Brownie Home Scien-tist Badge by making your own ice cream, launching mini-rockets, making raisins dance and more! Badge and snack included.

International Observe the Moon NightSee the moon in a whole new light. Investigate craters on the moon and what influences their sizes and shapes. Become an aeronautical engineer as you build your own landing module. Observe the moon and other astronomical objects through telescopes. Fun patch included.

Inventor Badge WorkshopDid you know girls as young as 8 and 10 years old have invented items we use today? Earn your Brownie Inventor Badge by think-ing like an inventor and creating fun, new products! The sky is the limit! Badge and snack included.

Inventor’s MindJoin us for a day at Chicago Children’s Museum that invites Girl Scouts to solve problems by thinking like an inventor! This event is designed for Daisies and Brownies and connects to “In-ventor” Badge, “Making Games” badge, “Fair Play” badge, and “Light Blue-Petal-Lupe” award.

Just Chillin’ Day CampEver wonder why no two snow-flakes are alike? What’s so special about diamonds? Discover answers to questions like these and let your curiosity run wild! Make a splash while swimming. Some activities relate to the WOW! Wonders of Water journey. Fun patch, snacks and admission to swimming included.

Kitchen Science Day CampSpend your summer break hanging out with friends and having a blast! Experiment with common household items to create extraordinary solutions! Make your own green cleaner and enjoy a homemade treat. Fun patch and snacks included.

LEGO My SunSolar panels can be used to power a house. They are even used to power our telescopes and satellites in space. Now it’s your turn to harness solar energy! Find out how solar panels should be positioned to get the most amout of energy produced and then build a Lego solar powered car to race. Fun patch included.

LEGO My WindYou see wind farms along the highway and on building roofs. But what is the best location? Why build them? Let Legos show you the way! Build a Lego wind turbine to find out how wind can be harnessed to do work and how engineers determine the best design and location for wind farms. Fun patch included.




Invent it! Build it! CampAre you up for a challenge? Do you work well under pressure? Then put on your engineering hat as you design, invent and build an endless array of items! Fun patch included.



Financial Literacy& EntrepreneurshipLEGO Robotics

Regional TournamentFREE! Check out the FIRST LEGO League Regional Tournament hosted by GSGCNWI! Watch as teams race to complete tasks with their robots, present their research findings and compete for awards. Space limited; register online.




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Mission: Innovate!Up for a challenge? Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to use creativity and limited re-sources to design extraordinary solutions! You’ll be challenged to come up with a new potato chip bag, a car powered by wind and a dance pad! Some activities relate to the Get Moving! journey. Fun patch and snack included.

Mixtures and PotionsOoey and gooey. Sticky and slimy. What’s more fun than playing with slime and bubbles? Making your own! Head on down to Journey World to learn how common household items can be used for your own slimy sci-ence fun! Fun patch included.

MythbustingInvestigate popular myths: Can eating pop rocks and soda at the same time hurt someone? Can you really pull the tablecloth out from underneath dinner plates and glasses? Design your own experiments and test a myth of your choice! Snack and fun patch included.

Night at the Journey World “Museum” OvernightAlert the authorities! What was thought to be a priceless piece of art has been deemed a forgery! How did the investigators discov-er the deception? That painting over there has a secret message. Can you see it? Find out how investigators solve mysteries and more. Fun patch included.

Overnight at DuPage Children’s MuseumSpend a special “night at the museum”. See the museum as no one else does! Lots of pre-bed-time activities to maximize the fun! Then roll out the bags to sleep among the exhibits. An evening snack and breakfast will be served.

Product Designer Badge WorkshopBe an innovative product designer and find solutions to everyday problems! Earn your Junior Product Designer Badge by creating something new that makes people’s lives easier. Badge and snack included.

Safe Smart WomenWhether you already have your license or can’t wait to get it, driver’s education is important! Safe Smart Women and a team of automotive experts will teach you basic car maintenance like jump-starting dead batteries and checking tire pressure! Learn about careers and the physics of driving. Fun patch included.

Science Shake-Up!Shake it up by trying out fun, messy, and active experiments from the wide world of science! Do activities ranging from the world of chemistry and elephant toothpaste to the field of geology and mining for chocolate “rocks.” Some activities relate to the A World of Girls journey. Fun patch and snack included.

Science Sleepovers:Micro-EngineersAre you up for a challenge? Do you work well under pressure? Then put on your engineering hat as you design, invent and build an endless array of items! Fun patch included.

Science Sleepovers: MoversFlying, sliding, rolling, gliding. No matter how the object moves, forces act on it. Find out what the forces are and how to control them. May the force be with you! Fun patch included.

Science Spooktacular!Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and have a frightfully good time! Discover the science behind atomic slime, bubbling potions, eerie noises and screaming ghosts! Enjoy a dinner of slimy brains, witches brew and graveyard dirt! (spaghetti, punch, chocolate pudding). Fun patch included.

Sky High SleepoverSleep on the 97th floor of the John Hancock building. Explore science, technology, engineer-ing and mathematics in one of the tallest buildings in Chicago. Learn about architecture with hands-on activities. Includes a midnight snack, breakfast, patch and goodie bag.

Slimy Science FunA dash of this... A pinch of that...and poof, you have slime! It’s easier than you think to make gooey, slimy creations! Discover how ordinary items have extraor-dinary properties! Fun patch and snack included.

Spa ScienceScience is all around you - even at the spa! Give yourself a facial, make colorful bath salts, try out relaxation techniques, and create your own product line! Fun patch and snack included.

Spa Science SleepoverBring your friends and have the ultimate sleepover! Give yourself a facial, make colorful bath salts, try out relaxation techniques, and even create your own prod-uct line! See how science is all around you - even at the spa! Fun patch, snack, and continental breakfast included.

Science Sleepovers: Brain GamesPeople say you only use 10% of your brain. Find out how you can use even more of your brain in this overnight. Play memory games, develop your logic skills, and challenge others to mind duels! Give your brain a workout! Fun patch included.

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Spring Adventure Day CampSpend your spring break hanging out with friends and having a blast! Make fizzy mini-rockets, experiment with bubbles and more! Fun patch and snacks included.

Star PartySpend an evening with your family under the stars. Be amazed at what you can see outside the city lights! Enjoy a picnic dinner followed by hands-on activities and telescope observing at Camp Greene Wood or Conway Obser-vatory. Burgers and hotdogs are provided. Please bring a side-dish to share. Fun patch included.

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Weather ChasersChicagoland weather can change in a matter of minutes! As a me-teorologist, you need to be on top of the ever-changing weather and be prepared for anything! Design and create your own weather sta-tion and learn how to be prepared for severe weather. Activities relate to the Breathe! journey. Fun patch and snack included.


1030973 International Observe the Moon Night

9/22/12 5 - 10 p.m. 25 50 Camp Greene Wood - Woodridge, IL 10 5


9/22/12 5 - 10 p.m. 25 50 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 10 5

320013 Spa Science Sleepover 10/12/12 10/13/12 6 p.m. - 8 a.m. 25 50 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 35 20

320023 Science Spooktacular! 10/13/12 5 - 8 p.m. 10 75 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 15 5

320033 Science Spooktacular! 10/19/12 6 - 9 p.m. 10 75 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 15 5

320043 Science Spooktacular! 10/20/12 5 - 8 p.m. 10 75 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 15 5

320053 Science Spooktacular! 10/26/12 6 - 9 p.m. 10 75 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 15 5

1030853 Science Spooktacular! 10/27/12 9 a.m. - noon 25 100 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 5

320063 Science Spooktacular! 10/27/12 5 - 8 p.m. 10 75 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 15 5

320093 Going Green 11/4/12 noon - 3 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 11 0

320113 Spa Science 11/9/12 6 - 9 p.m. 10 40 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 13 0

320173 Spa Science 11/16/12 6 - 9 p.m. 10 40 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 13 0

1030993 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 25 200 Museum of Science & Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago; own transportation

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1031003 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 25 200 Museum of Science & Industry; driving with Omnimax 20 20

1031013 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 25 100 Museum of Science and Industry; bus from Homewood Gathering Place 22 22

1031033 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 25 100 Museum of Science and Industry; bus from Joliet Gathering Place 22 22

1031053 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 25 100 Museum of Science and Industry; bus from Lisle Gathering Place 22 22

1031073 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 25 100 Museum of Science and Industry; bus from Merrillville Gathering Place 22 22

1031093 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 25 100 Museum of Science and Industry; bus from Vernon Hills Gathering Place 22 22

1031083 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 25 100 Museum of Science and Industry; bus from Merrillville Gathering Place, Omnimax

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1031023 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 25 100 Museum of Science and Industry; bus from Homewood Gathering Place, Omnimax

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1031043 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 25 100 Museum of Science and Industry; bus from Joliet Gathering Place, Omnimax

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1031103 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 25 100 Museum of Science and Industry; bus from Vernon Hills Gathering Place, Omnimax

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1031063 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 25 100 Museum of Science and Industry; with bus from Lisle Gathering Place, Omnimax

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1031433 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5 100 Museum of Science & Industry; MSI Members with own transportation 5 5

320193 Spa Science Sleepover 11/30/12 12/1/12 6 p.m. - 8 a.m. 25 50 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 35 20




Voyages through the Universe Day CampDesign your own flying vehicles, examine the stars, moon and sun, and discover worlds not seen with the naked eye. Create your own space colony and record your discoveries in a log book. Go to infinity and beyond! Fun patch included.


320233 Science Shake-Up! 12/1/12 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 11 0

320203 Slimy Science Fun 12/1/12 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 13 0

320253 Spa Science Sleepover 12/7/12 12/8/12 6 p.m. - 8 a.m. 25 50 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 35 20

321453 Dancing Horses Holiday Show!

12/8/12 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

25 150 Lake Geneva Animal Gardens 25 25


12/8/12 9:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.

25 100 Lake Geneva Animal Gardens; bus from Vernon Hills Gathering Place 30 30

320273 Slimy Science Fun 12/9/12 noon - 3 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 13 0

1030783 Mixtures and Potions 12/12/12 5 - 8 p.m. 10 50 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0

320293 LEGO Robotics Regional Tournament

12/15/12 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 0 100 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 0 0

320303 Just Chillin' Day Camp 1/2/13 1/4/13 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 75 0

320323 Spa Science 1/11/13 6 - 9 p.m. 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 13 0

320343 Slimy Science Fun 1/18/13 1/18/13 6 - 9 p.m. 10 40 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 13 0

320423 Slimy Science Fun 1/27/13 noon - 3 p.m. 10 40 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 13 0

360053 Dozin' with the Dinos 2/1/13 2/2/13 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. 100 400 Field Museum of Natural History, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr. (School Entrance) 54 54

320453 Science Shake-Up! 2/3/13 noon - 3 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 11 0


320493 Slimy Science Fun 2/15/13 6 - 9 p.m. 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 13 0

1030793 Mixtures and Potions 2/18/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 50 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0

361963 Inventor's Mind 2/24/13 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

10 125 Chicago Children's Museum, 700 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 11 11

361973 Inventor's Mind 2/24/13 10:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 125 Chicago Children's Museum, 700 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 11 11

361983 Inventor's Mind 2/24/13 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 125 Chicago Children's Museum, 700 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 11 11


320643 STEMapalooza 3/9/13 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

10 200 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 19 10

320683 STEMapalooza 3/9/13 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 25 50 Friendship Center; bus from Journey World 24 15

320663 STEMapalooza 3/9/13 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 25 50 Friendship Center; bus from Lisle Gathering Place 24 15

320673 STEMapalooza 3/9/13 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 25 50 Friendship Center; busfrom Merrillville Gathering Place 24 15

320653 STEMapalooza 3/9/13 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 25 50 Friendship Center; bus from Vernon Hills Gathering Place 24 15


320693 Going Green 3/22/13 6 - 9 p.m. 10 40 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 11 0

320733 Spring Adventure Day Camp: 3-day option

3/25/13 3/29/13 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 20 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 75 0




4/1/13 4/5/13 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 20 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 75 0



320813 Going Green 4/6/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 11 0

320793 Science Shake-Up! 4/6/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 11 0


4/8/13 4/12/13 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 20 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 75 0



320873 Going Green 4/13/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 11 0

320853 Slimy Science Fun 4/13/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 13 0

320893 Earth Day Extravaganza! 4/20/13 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 100 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 15 0

320913 Earth Day Extravaganza! 4/20/13 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 25 50 Camp Palos; bus from the Lisle Gathering Place 20 5

320903 Earth Day Extravaganza! 4/20/13 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

25 50 Camp Palos; busfrom the Vernon Hills Gathering Place 20 5

320993 Science Shake-Up! 5/4/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 11 0

321013 Slimy Science Fun 5/4/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 13 0



321053 Slimy Science Fun 5/11/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 13 0

1031123 Star Party 5/18/13 6 - 10 p.m. 10 50 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 10 5

1031113 Star Party 5/18/13 6 - 10 p.m. 10 50 Conway Observatory, Lowell, IN 10 5




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1031183 Art in Chemistry: Water Show 10/4/12 4 - 6 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0






1030853 Science Spooktacular! 10/27/12 9 a.m. - noon 25 100 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 5



1030823 Science Sleepovers: Micro-Engineers



320133 Home Scientist Badge Workshop 11/10/12 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 15 0

320153 Inventor Badge Workshop 11/10/12 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 15 0



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1031063 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 25 100 Museum of Science and Industry; bus from Lisle Gathering Place, Omnimax

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321153 Slimy Science Fun 5/25/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 13 0

360063 Great America Tickets 6/1/13 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 200 600 Six Flags Great America - Gurnee, IL 29 29

321473 Dancing Horses! 6/15/13 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 25 150 Lake Geneva Animal Gardens 25 25

321483 Dancing Horses! 6/15/13 8:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.


321223 Fun with the Sun Day Camp: 3-day option





7/8/13 7/12/13 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 20 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 75 0









320193 Spa Science Sleepover 11/30/12 12/1/12 6 p.m. - 8 a.m. 25 50 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 35 20


320203 Slimy Science Fun 12/1/12 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 13 0


321453 Dancing Horses Holiday Show! 12/8/12 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 25 150 Lake Geneva Animal Gardens 25 25

321463 Dancing Horses Holiday Show! 12/8/12 9:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.


1031173 Art in Chemistry: Fashion and Flight


320273 Slimy Science Fun 12/9/12 noon - 3 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 13 0

1030783 Mixtures and Potions 12/12/12 5 - 8 p.m. 10 50 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0

320293 LEGO Robotics Regional Tourna-ment


320303 Just Chillin' Day Camp 1/2/13 1/4/13 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 75 0


320343 Slimy Science Fun 1/18/13 1/18/13 6 - 9 p.m. 10 40 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 13 0

320423 Slimy Science Fun 1/27/13 noon - 3 p.m. 10 40 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 13 0

360053 Dozin' with the Dinos 2/1/13 2/2/13 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. 100 400 Field Museum of Natural History, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr (Museum School Entrance), Chicago,IL

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320453 Science Shake-Up! 2/3/13 noon - 3 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 11 0


320493 Slimy Science Fun 2/15/13 6 - 9 p.m. 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 13 0

320543 Home Scientist Badge Workshop 2/16/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 15 0

320523 Inventor Badge Workshop 2/16/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 15 0




361983 Inventor's Mind 2/24/13 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 125 Chicago Children's Museum, 700 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 11 11


320603 Home Scientist Badge Workshop 3/2/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 15 0

320623 Inventor Badge Workshop 3/2/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 15 0

320643 STEMapalooza 3/9/13 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 200 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 19 10





360073 Overnight at DuPage Children's Museum

3/16/13 3/17/13 7 p.m. - 8 a.m. 60 180 DuPage Children's Museum, 301 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 33 27












320793 Science Shake-Up! 4/6/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 11 0





1030203 Cosmic Travels Overnight 4/12/13 4/13/13 7 p.m. - 8 a.m. 25 50 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 35 20

320873 Going Green 4/13/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 11 0

320853 Slimy Science Fun 4/13/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 13 0




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1031183 Art in Chemistry: Water Show 10/4/12 4 - 6 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 0

321313 Mythbusting: Fall 10/4/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 8 0


321323 Mythbusting: Fall 10/16/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 8 0



321333 Mythbusting: Fall 10/23/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 8 0



1030863 Science Spooktacular! 10/27/12 5 - 8 p.m. 25 100 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 5

360103 Brookfield Zoo Overnight 11/2/12 11/3/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 100 180 Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 64 64

320103 GSI: Girl Scout Investigations 11/4/12 noon - 3 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 15 0


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320943 Home Scientist Badge Workshop 4/27/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 15 0

320923 Inventor Badge Workshop 4/27/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 15 0

320963 Home Scientist Badge Workshop 4/28/13 noon - 3 p.m. 10 40 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 15 0

320993 Science Shake-Up! 5/4/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 11 0

321013 Slimy Science Fun 5/4/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 13 0

1030843 Science Sleepovers: Movers 5/10/13 5/11/13 7 p.m. - 8 a.m. 25 50 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 35 20



321053 Slimy Science Fun 5/11/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 13 0






321153 Slimy Science Fun 5/25/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 13 0













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320163 Entertainment Technology Badge Workshop


320143 Product Designer Badge Workshop

11/10/12 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 15 0



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320223 GSI: Girl Scout Investigations 12/1/12 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 15 0

320243 App Boot Camp 101 12/1/12 9 a.m. - noon 10 35 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 20 0

320213 Mission: Innovate! 12/1/12 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 11 0


12/8/12 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.



12/8/12 9:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. 25 100 Lake Geneva Animal Gardens; bus from Vernon Hills Gathering Place 30 30

1031173 Art in Chemistry: Fashion and Flight


320263 App Boot Camp 101 12/8/12 noon - 3 p.m. 10 35 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 20 0

320283 Mission: Innovate! 12/9/12 noon - 3 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 11 0



321363 Mythbusting: Winter 12/17/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 8 0

321373 Mythbusting: Winter 12/18/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Camp Greene Wood - Woodridge, IL 8 0


321383 Mythbusting: Winter 1/8/13 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 8 0


320363 App Boot Camp 101 1/12/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 35 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 20 0

320353 Mission: Innovate! 1/18/13 1/18/13 6 - 9 p.m. 10 40 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 11 0

320373 App Boot Camp 101 1/21/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 35 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 20 0

320383 App Boot Camp 201 1/21/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 35 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 20 0

321393 Mythbusting: Winter 1/24/13 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 8 0

320413 Atomic Fission Fun! with the American Nuclear Society

1/26/13 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 25 75 Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), 201 E Loop Rd, Wheaton, IL 15 0


320403 App Boot Camp 201 1/26/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 35 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 20 0

320433 Mission: Innovate! 1/27/13 noon - 3 p.m. 10 40 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 11 0


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1030833 Science Sleepovers: Brain Games


1030633 LEGO My Sun 2/2/13 1 - 5 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0

320443 App Boot Camp 201 2/2/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 35 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 20 0

320463 Weather Chasers 2/3/13 noon - 3 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 11 0


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320503 GSI: Girl Scout Investigations 2/15/13 6 - 9 p.m. 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 15 0




2/16/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 15 0


320563 Spa Science Sleepover 2/22/13 2/23/13 6 p.m. - 8 a.m. 25 50 Camp Butternut Springs - Valparaiso IN 35 20

320573 App Boot Camp 201 2/23/13 noon - 3 p.m. 10 35 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 20 0


3/2/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 15 0


3/2/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 15 0


320643 STEMapalooza 3/9/13 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m 10 200 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 19 10





1030813 Night at the Journey World "Museum"


360073 Overnight at DuPage Chil-dren's Museum

3/16/13 3/17/13 7 p.m. - 8 a.m. 60 180 DuPage Children's Museum, 301 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 33 27

321413 Mythbusting: Spring 3/21/13 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 8 0

320703 GSI: Girl Scout Investigations 3/22/13 6 - 9 p.m. 10 40 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 15 0








320803 Weather Chasers 4/6/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 11 0

320883 GSI: Girl Scout Investigations 4/13/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 15 0

320863 Weather Chasers 4/13/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 11 0



320903 Earth Day Extravaganza! 4/20/13 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 25 50 Camp Palos; busfrom the Vernon Hills Gathering Place 20 5

321423 Mythbusting: Spring 4/23/13 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 8 0




4/27/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 15 0


4/28/13 noon - 3 p.m. 10 40 Friendship Center, 5100 W Sunset Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 15 0

321433 Mythbusting: Spring 5/2/13 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 8 0


321023 GSI: Girl Scout Investigations 5/4/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 15 0

321003 Weather Chasers 5/4/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 11 0



321063 Mission: Innovate! 5/11/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 11 0







321163 Weather Chasers 5/25/13 9 a.m. - noon 10 40 Joliet Gathering Place 1551 Spencer Road, Joliet IL 11 0



Code Program Start Date End Date Time Min Max Location $ Girl $Adult





321313 Mythbusting: Fall 10/4/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 8 0

321323 Mythbusting: Fall 10/16/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 8 0


320073 Safe Smart Women 10/27/12 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 25 50 Lake Shore Motors, 244 Melton Road, Burns Harbor, IN 10 0

320083 Safe Smart Women 10/27/12 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 25 50 Lake Shore Motors; bus from Merrillville Gathering Place 10 0

1030863 Science Spooktacular! 10/27/12 5 - 8 p.m. 25 100 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 15 5

360103 Brookfield Zoo Overnight 11/2/12 11/3/12 6 p.m. - 11 a.m. 100 180 Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 64 64

320103 GSI: Girl Scout Investigations 11/4/12 noon - 3 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 15 0





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1031013 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 25 100 Museum of Science and Industry; bus from Homewood Gathering Place

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1031073 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 25 100 Museum of Science and Industry; bus from Merrillville Gathering Place

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1031093 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 25 100 Museum of Science and Industry; bus from Vernon Hills Gathering Place

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321483 Dancing Horses! 6/15/13 8:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. 25 100 Lake Geneva Animal Gardens; bus from Vernon Hills Gathering Place 30 30

321203 Kitchen Science Day Camp: 3-day option




1032213 Voyages through the Universe Day Camp: 3-day option
















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1031433 Girl Scout Day at MSI 11/17/12 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5 100 Museum of Science & Industry; MSI Members with own transporta-tion

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12/8/12 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.



12/8/12 9:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.

25 100 Lake Geneva Animal Gardens; bus from Vernon Hills Gathering Place

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321373 Mythbusting: Winter 12/18/12 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Camp Greene Wood - Woodridge, IL 8 0


321383 Mythbusting: Winter 1/8/13 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Camp Palos - Palos Park, IL 8 0



1030013 3, 2, 1...Blastoff! Overnight 1/18/13 1/19/13 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. 25 50 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 35 20




321393 Mythbusting: Winter 1/24/13 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 8 0

320413 Atomic Fission Fun! with the American Nuclear Society

1/26/13 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 25 75 Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), 201 E Loop Rd, Wheaton, IL 15 0





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1030643 LEGO My Wind 2/23/13 1 - 5 p.m. 10 30 Journey World, 770 N. Halsted, Chicago 12 0



360093 Sky High Sleepover 3/8/13 3/9/13 8 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. 100 100 John Hancock Observatory, 875 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago 54 54






1030813 Night at the Journey World "Museum"





“Science and engineering is very interesting, and it takes a lot of hard work to compete and be successful.” – Danielle Peck, 14, a member of the Southside Divas LEGO Robotics Team










320883 GSI: Girl Scout Investigations 4/13/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Merrillville Gathering Place 8699 Broadway Merrillville, IN 15 0






321423 Mythbusting: Spring 4/23/13 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 8 0

321433 Mythbusting: Spring 5/2/13 4 - 5:30 p.m. 10 50 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 8 0

1030293 Exploring the Final Frontier Overnight



321023 GSI: Girl Scout Investigations 5/4/13 1 - 4 p.m. 10 40 Camp Greene Wood Program Center, Woodridge, IL 15 0















25 100 Lake Geneva Animal Gardens; bus from Vernon Hills Gathering Place

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320073 Safe Smart Women 10/27/12 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 25 50 Lake Shore Motors, 244 Melton Road, Burns Harbor, IN 10 0

320083 Safe Smart Women 10/27/12 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 25 50 Lake Shore Motors; bus from Merrillville Gathering Place 10 0




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12/8/12 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.



12/8/12 9:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.




320293 LEGO Robotics Re-gional Tournament

















360093 Sky High Sleepover 3/8/13 3/9/13 8 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. 100 100 John Hancock Observatory, 875 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago 54 54























321483 Dancing Horses! 6/15/13 8:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. 25 100 Lake Geneva Animal Gardens; bus from Vernon Hills Gathering Place 30 30













Uniquely Ours

uniquely ours Our Council’s Own Badge and Patch Programs

When requirements are completed, patch can be purchased at any Gathering Place or on our online shop at www.shopgirlscouts.com. Go to “Uniquely Ours.”

Disability AwarenessBR, JR, CAD, SR, AMBHave you ever wondered how it would feel to be blind, or deaf or spend your waking hours in a wheelchair? Maybe you know someone with a disability. Maybe you will someday consider a career working with people with disabilities to find ways to make lives easier or to make environments more accessible for everyone. The Disability Awareness patch program provides an opportunity for girls to better understand the daily life of people with disabilities as well as explore careers in relevant fields.

Making Girl Scout History All Grade LevelsThis patch program offers troops and individuals an opportunity to learn the his-tory of Girl Scouting while enjoying a variety of activities. The Making Girl Scout History patch serves as the base patch and has de-cade segments that are earned separately. Program kits to help troops and individuals earn the base patch can be borrowed from the various Gathering Places.

American Cultural Heritage Patch Series All Grade LevelsThis patch series provides girls the oppor-tunity to develop leadership skills they can use now and throughout their lives. Girls can create an understanding and an ap-preciation of various cultures in the United States through exploration. The cultural backgrounds included in this patch series are African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans.

B.F.I.T.—Be Fit All Grade LevelsThe B.F.I.T. patch program is comprised of activities for girls ages 5-18 that focus on healthy living. B.F.I.T. promotes an active interest in fitness and develops healthy lifestyles through a variety of fun-filled activities.

B.T.U.F.—Be Tough All Grade LevelsThe B.T.U.F. patch program is comprised of activities that focus on teaching girls how to incorporate kindness, strength, respect, wisdom and healthy relationships into their daily lives.

activities will help familiarize troops and individuals with different religions, ethnic groups, family traditions and holidays. By participating in this patch program, girls will learn about accepting differences while dis-covering something about them self along the way.

Discover Chicago BR, JR, CAD, SR, AMBChicago, Illinois, is the third largest city in the United States with a population of more than 2.8 million people. It is a great place to visit and an awesome place to live. The Dis-cover Chicago patch program offers girls the opportunity to learn about the rich history, culture, sports, entertainment and educa-tion that our city of Chicago has to offer!

Dinosaurs - BRDinosaurs big and small once roamed the Earth. Today, there are no dinosaurs left, but scientists can tell us all about them based on their fossils, or preserved remains. Discover what something as simple as a footprint can tell you about dinosaurs in this Try-It badge!

Paleontology: Can You Dig It? - JRMillions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed the Earth. While no humans existed to record what they ate or how they lived, paleontolo-gists have a pretty good idea of these ter-rible lizards’ habits. Follow in the footsteps of these scientists as you too discover the secrets of fossils.

B.S.A.F. – Be Safe- Emergency Preparedness“Be Prepared” is the Girl Scouts’ motto and as far back as the 1917 edition of Handbook for Girl Scouts, girls were asked to write ar-ticles to share information about the spread of insect-borne diseases, learn how to use a fire alarm and be knowledgeable on other topics of public health and safety.By completing this patch program, Girl Scouts will:Discover: Girl Scouts will gain practical life skills and develop positive values as they discover information to prepare them for emergency situations.Connect: Girl Scouts will feel connected to their communities, both locally and nation-ally, as they identify agencies that work to protect their communities.Take Action: Girl Scouts will learn to inden-tify community needs and will take action to support public safety and emergency preparedness in their communities.

Why Tease Program Booklet Available in the council shops for BR, JRFeatured in a Chicago Tribune Magazine article about girls and bullying, this illus-trated booklet raises issues of how children sometimes treat each other and how it feels to be the one left out of the fun. Each scene focuses only on the children’s feet thus eliminating the common habit of stereotyp-ing people by physical appearance. Includes adult guide.

Global Action Award All Grade LevelsThe Girl Scouts Global Action patch activi-ties are fun, education ways for Girl Scout Daisies through Ambassadors to learn about the eight United Nations’ Millennium Devel-opment Goals (MDGs) to fight poverty and other important world issues. By working on this patch program Girls Scouts of all ages are joining the worldwide effort to address issues that affect girls and women around the world; issues that girls can develop take action projects about in our own communi-ties, nationally or even internationally. The MDGs are important platforms about which girls can center their Girl Scout Gold and Silver Awards.

Sisters in Scouting All Grade LevelsThe Sisters in Scouting patch program teaches girls of all ages about the impor-tance of diversity and acceptance. The

MEGS Most Extraordinary Girl Scout!All Levels; Daisy through Ambassador!

MEGS is designed to help girls achieve a balanced Girl Scout program. Require-ments can guide a Girl Scout year. The MEGS program is a troop and/or individual Girl Scout activity.

Purchase MEGS patches and year bars for the first year. Purchase just the MEGS year bar for all subsequent years. You must submit MEGS Record Sheet, Troop Annual Financial Report and Leader Development form to your membership specialist for approval. Girls must be registered Girl Scouts by Sept. 30, 2012.

Code Item Cost560531 Base Patch/Year Bar $2.35560532 Year Bars Only $0.85560533 Base Patch Only $1.50

Girl/Individual Program

Registration FormRegister online at girlscoutsgcnwi.org or mail form to: Program Registrar, 2400 Ogden Ave., Suite 400, Lisle, IL 60532-3933

FOR OFFICE USE

RECEIVED $____________

DATE _________________

SUBMIT ONE FORM AND PAYMENT PER PROGRAMHealth history form must accompany girl to event/workshop.

Girl Name: (Last) (First) Troop # (if applicable)

Address: City/Zip Phone: E-mail: (Confirmations will be e-mailed, so please print clearly)

Level: Daisy Brownie Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador Grade:

I am currently a registered Girl Scout I am registering now as a Girl Scout (*add $12)

Special needs/medical conditions:

I am applying for financial assistance (attach Financial Assistance Application form)

Parent/Guardian Printed First and Last Name:

I am available to lend a hand at this event.

I have read and agree with the program information and refund procedure in this brochure and give my daughter/ward permission to attend.

Any photographs or films taken in which my daughter appears may be used for promotion or as deemed appropriate by the Girl Scout council

free of any claims on my part. Yes No

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

Payment (due now) Credit card Debit Card My check (payable to Girl Scouts). If registering for more than 1 program, please use separate checks.

Name (as it appears on card):

Billing Address: City/State/Zip:

Phone Number: (day) (cell)

MasterCard Visa Discover Debit Card Card #: Exp. Date: Month/Year

Cardholder Signature: Date:

Program Code Program Date Program Name Program Fee * New Member Fee Total Due

Program 1

Program 2

Financial Assistance Forms are available for download at www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org or by contacting any Gathering Place.

FormsPage 64

FORMS �

ALLeRGIeS / deSCRIPTION Foods Insects Plants drugs Animals Hay fever Asthma Latex Other

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Program Registrar 2400 Ogden Ave., Suite 400Lisle, IL 60532-3933T 630.544.5900; F 630.544.5999www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org

dISeASeS / dATeS Chicken Pox measles German measles mumps Scarlet Fever Rheumatic Fever Poliomyelitis whooping Cough Other

ImmuNIZATIONS / dATeS dPT Oral Polio measles Td (Adult Tetanus) mumps Rubella Tuberculin Test Tetanus Hib Hepatitis B Other

ReCuRRING CONdITIONS ear Infections Heart disease kidney Ailment Convulsions Bronchitis Frequent Colds Frequent Sore Throat Stomach upset diabetes Hyperactivity epilepsy Hearing Impairment vision Impairment Orthopedic Impairment Learning disability Other

dATe OF LAST HeALTH exAmINATION: / / were any complicating medical problems noted?Is participant now under the care of a physician/psychologist?List restrictions to swimming, diving, running, etc.

describe any medical/dietary regimen to be continued:

SINCe LAST HeALTH exAm, HAS THe PARTICIPANT HAd:A serious illness requiring medical attention?An illness lasting more than 5 days?A surgical operation or fracture?Treatment in a hospital or emergency room?Any restrictions concerning physical activities?exposure to a contagious disease? within the past month? what?

AddITIONAL INFORmATION Operation/date Serious injury/date Sleepwalking Bedwetting Fainting Constipation Night disturbances Other

SeCTION C: PAReNT/GuARdIAN muST COmPLeTe THe INFORmATION BeLOwI have read the above procedures for handling my/my daughter's health history information and I agree to the release of any records necessary for treat-ment, referral, billing or insurance purposes. In case of emergency, I give permission for the First Aider(s) to administer medication, and/or First Aid ANd give permission to an attending physician to hospitalize or secure proper treatment/surgery for me/my child. I give permission to transport me/my child to the nearest emergency facility for treatment. I know of no reason(s), other than the information indicated on this form, why I/my child should not partici-pate in prescribed activities except as noted.

Signature of parent/guardian date

SeCTION A: memBeR INFORmATION

THIS FORm muST Be SIGNedduPLICATe THIS FORm AS Needed

CONFIdeNTIAL

HealthHistory

This form must be completed and signed by parents/guardians of girls or by adult members themselves. All Health History forms will be held in limited access by the trustee (leader/facilitator/staff) of the specific Girl Scout program. The absolute minimal necessary information may be shared with program staff/volunteers in order to provide adequate health care. The Health History form will be retained by the Girl Scout program trustee until it is destroyed.

Name date of Birth Age Troop #

Address

Parent/Guardian Phone ( )

Home Address City Zip Code

Business Address Phone ( )

If Parent/Guardian is unavailable, contact: Relationship

Address Phone ( )

Name of family physician Phone ( )

SeCTION B: HeALTH HISTORy/ReCuRRING CONdITIONS Check each applicable item, giving appropriate dates and comments

Health HistoryThis form must be completed and signed by parents/guardians of girls or by adult members themselves. All health history forms will be held in limited access by the trustee (leader/facilitator/staff) of the specific Girl Scout program. The absolute minimal necessary information may be shared with program staff/volunteers in order to provide adequate health care. The health history form will be reatined by the Girl Scout program trustee until it is destroyed.

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Troop/Group Program

Registration FormRegister online at girlscoutsgcnwi.org or mail form to: Program Registrar, 2400 Ogden Ave., Suite 400, Lisle, IL 60532-3933

FOR OFFICE USE

RECEIVED $__________

DATE _______________

SUBMIT ONE FORM AND PAYMENT PER PROGRAMHealth history form must accompany girl to event/workshop.

Troop #: Service Unit: Leader/Volunteer:

Address: City/Zip Phone: E-mail: (Confirmations will be e-mailed, so please print clearly)

# of girl participants # of adult participants (if allowed)

I understand that participating troops must provide girl/adult ratio unless otherwise noted.

I have read and agree with the program information and refund procedure in this brochure .

I am available to lend a hand at this event. Name:

Payment (due now) Credit card Debit Card My check (payable to Girl Scouts).

Name (as it appears on card):

Billing Address: City/State/Zip:

Phone Number: (day) (cell)

MasterCard Visa Discover Debit Card Card #: Exp. Date: Month/YearCardholder Signature: Date:

List each girl attending: (attach additional sheet if needed)

Girl (First and Last Name) Level and Grade Special Needs Photo Permission on File

Program Code Program Date Program Name Program Fee * New Member Fee Total Due

Program 1

Program 2

Financial Assistance Forms are available for download at www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org or by contacting any Gathering Place.

FORMS �

ALLeRGIeS / deSCRIPTION Foods Insects Plants drugs Animals Hay fever Asthma Latex Other

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Program Registrar 2400 Ogden Ave., Suite 400Lisle, IL 60532-3933T 630.544.5900; F 630.544.5999www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org

dISeASeS / dATeS Chicken Pox measles German measles mumps Scarlet Fever Rheumatic Fever Poliomyelitis whooping Cough Other

ImmuNIZATIONS / dATeS dPT Oral Polio measles Td (Adult Tetanus) mumps Rubella Tuberculin Test Tetanus Hib Hepatitis B Other

ReCuRRING CONdITIONS ear Infections Heart disease kidney Ailment Convulsions Bronchitis Frequent Colds Frequent Sore Throat Stomach upset diabetes Hyperactivity epilepsy Hearing Impairment vision Impairment Orthopedic Impairment Learning disability Other

dATe OF LAST HeALTH exAmINATION: / / were any complicating medical problems noted?Is participant now under the care of a physician/psychologist?List restrictions to swimming, diving, running, etc.

describe any medical/dietary regimen to be continued:

SINCe LAST HeALTH exAm, HAS THe PARTICIPANT HAd:A serious illness requiring medical attention?An illness lasting more than 5 days?A surgical operation or fracture?Treatment in a hospital or emergency room?Any restrictions concerning physical activities?exposure to a contagious disease? within the past month? what?

AddITIONAL INFORmATION Operation/date Serious injury/date Sleepwalking Bedwetting Fainting Constipation Night disturbances Other

SeCTION C: PAReNT/GuARdIAN muST COmPLeTe THe INFORmATION BeLOwI have read the above procedures for handling my/my daughter's health history information and I agree to the release of any records necessary for treat-ment, referral, billing or insurance purposes. In case of emergency, I give permission for the First Aider(s) to administer medication, and/or First Aid ANd give permission to an attending physician to hospitalize or secure proper treatment/surgery for me/my child. I give permission to transport me/my child to the nearest emergency facility for treatment. I know of no reason(s), other than the information indicated on this form, why I/my child should not partici-pate in prescribed activities except as noted.

Signature of parent/guardian date

SeCTION A: memBeR INFORmATION

THIS FORm muST Be SIGNedduPLICATe THIS FORm AS Needed

CONFIdeNTIAL

HealthHistory

This form must be completed and signed by parents/guardians of girls or by adult members themselves. All Health History forms will be held in limited access by the trustee (leader/facilitator/staff) of the specific Girl Scout program. The absolute minimal necessary information may be shared with program staff/volunteers in order to provide adequate health care. The Health History form will be retained by the Girl Scout program trustee until it is destroyed.

Name date of Birth Age Troop #

Address

Parent/Guardian Phone ( )

Home Address City Zip Code

Business Address Phone ( )

If Parent/Guardian is unavailable, contact: Relationship

Address Phone ( )

Name of family physician Phone ( )

SeCTION B: HeALTH HISTORy/ReCuRRING CONdITIONS Check each applicable item, giving appropriate dates and comments

Health HistoryThis form must be completed and signed by parents/guardians of girls or by adult members themselves. All health history forms will be held in limited access by the trustee (leader/facilitator/staff) of the specific Girl Scout program. The absolute minimal necessary information may be shared with program staff/volunteers in order to provide adequate health care. The health history form will be reatined by the Girl Scout program trustee until it is destroyed.

Confidential

Forms

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