SUMMER CAMPREGISTRATIONOPENS MARCH 2

OUTDOORSGet her

BUILD SOMETHING

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math

YOU LOVEwith

ADVENTURE AND FUN AWAIT YOU THIS SUMMER

Dear Daisy DELVES INTO

YOUR DILEMMAS

KINDNESStravelsspread kindness around the world

COLLEGE TOURS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Register for the New Girl Scout year and get this patch

The Official Publication of Girl Scouts Heart of the SouthSpring/Summer 2015

This summer get outside and try something different. Meet a new friend and go on an adventure.

Get ready for the best summer yet filled with fun, friends, laughter and excitement.

Summer camp is a magical place where you’ll discover exciting activities with brand new friends. Whether it’s hiking, horses, or water sports you love, you’ll be the guide of your own adventure, finding fun around every corner.

No matter what session you choose, you’ll enjoy swimming, boating, crafts, archery and nature. You’ll practice being a leader, sing around a camp fire and make lifelong memories with new friends.

Join us for a Camp Open House! These days are perfect for any girl thinking about coming to summer camp to come check it out first! You and your family can see all the fun you’ll have at summer camp! Meet the camp director, your camp counselors, see where you’d sleep & eat, check out the lake, trading post & more!

Camp Tik-A-Witha Kamp KiwaniVan Vleet, MS Middleton, TNSunday, April 12 Sunday, April 26

check us out @OPEN HOUSE

Say hello to summer!

make friends around the camp

fire while you sing silly songs and

eat gooey s’mores

try something new like repelling, horseback riding, zip lining, kayaking or whitewater rafting

have fun creating art, doing yoga, swimming, stargazing, exploring and relaxing

enjoy life in real time with

real people in real experiences

away from posts and pictures

Online registration opens March 2:www.girlscoutshs.org/summercampSummer is waiting. Find your adventure today!

www.girlscoutshs.org/summercamp

Pick your

session.

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Kamp KiwaniGrades 1 - 3Campfires & Teddy Bears May 31 - June 5 Grades 1-3Me and Mine (mini session) June 5-7 Grades 1-6Troop Camping (mini session) June 5-7 Grades 1-6Dad Day (day session) June 6 Grades 1-6Brownie Blitz June 7-12 Grades 1-3

Grades 4 - 6Pioneer Girls May 31 - June 5 Grades 4-6Blast Off May 31 - June 5 Grades 4-6Artrageous May 31 - June 5 Grades 4-6Kamp’tastic May 31 - June 5 Grades 4-6 Me and Mine (mini session) June 5-7 Grades 1-6Troop Camping (mini session) June 5-7 Grades 1-6Dad Day (day session) June 6 Grades 1-6Ew! Yuck! June 7-12 Grades 4-6Myth Busters June 7-12 Grades 4-6Hogwarts Express June 7-12 Grades 4-6

Grades 6 - 8Midnight Madness May 31 - June 5 Grades 6-8NCIS June 7-12 Grades 6-8

Grades 7 - 12Rancheros May 31 - June 12 Grades 7-12Campapalooza June 7-12 Grades 7-12

Camp Tik-A-Witha Grades 1 - 3Wee Bit I June 14-16 Grades 1-3Wee Bit II June 17 -19 Grades 1-3 Water Bugs June 21-26 Grades 1-3Trails & Tiaras June 28 - July 3 Grades 1-3Brownie Blast July 5-10 Grades 2-3Daisy Daze (mini session) July 12-14 Grade 1

Grades 4 - 6Top Chef June 14-19 Grades 4-6Night Owls June 14-19 Grades 4-6Summer Sampler June 14-19 Grades 4-6 Pamper Me Please June 21-26 Grades 4-6Camp On June 21-26 Grades 4-6Filly Fun June 21-26 Grades 4-6Water Logged June 28 - July 3 Grades 4-6CSI: Camp Scene Investigators June 28 - July 3 Grades 4-6Hoof Prints June 28 - July 3 Grades 4-6In-spa-ration July 5-10 Grades 4-6Dive In July 5-10 Grades 4-6Oozie Goozie July 5-10 Grades 4-6Talls and Smalls July 12-14 Grades 4-6Troop Trek July 12-14 Grades 4-8

Grades 6 - 8Whatever Floats Your Boat June 14-19 Grades 6-8Pony Tails June 21-26 Grades 6-8Moonlight Mischief June 28 - July 3 Grades 6-8Cowgirl Up June 28 - July 3 Grades 6-8Trail Mix July 5-10 Grades 6-8 Talls and Smalls July 12-14 Grades 2-8Troop Trek July 12-14 Grades 4-8

Grades 7 - 12Pack-N-Paddle June 14-21 Grades 7-12 Amazing Race June 21-26 Grades 7-12River Wild July 5-12 Grades 7-12

registration opens MARCH 2

Ready to lead? Try one of our camp in training sessions! These two week sessions offer girls a unique leadership experience to develop their camp skills, learn teaching techniques, explore counselor responsibilities and discover camp operations.

We have three “in training” sessions, each designed to meet the girls’ interest and experience.

Junior Counselor in Training June 28 - July 10Grades 9 - 10 at Camp Tik-A-WithaGreat for the girl interested in becoming a counselor, but wants to try it out first.

Counselor in Training June 14 - July 10Grades 11 - 12 at Camp Tik-A-WithaThis advanced leadership course is open to girls who are interested in preparing for a position on a camp staff, learning job skills and having the best time of their lives!

Wrangler in Training May 31 - June 12Grades 11 - 12 at Kamp KiwaniSame great program as Counselor In Training, but with an equestrian twist!

Kamp Kiwani receives Silver Award for Best Overnight Camp by Memphis Parent Magazine’s Family Choice

www.girlscoutshs.org/summercamp

www.girlscoutshs.org/summercampGIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE SOUTH | the Promise 3

Mississippi Girl Scout Service Units put out an all call for older Girl Scouts who were interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and who were interested in earning their Community Service Bar.

“The real focus behind this group is that they want to help. They want younger girls to see that STEM activities are fun, and that STEM careers are possible.” said Dr. Renee Cunningham, Chickasaw County Girl Scout Service Unit Manager and Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Mississippi.

The girls hosted a STEM Day at the University of Mississippi – Tupelo introducing fellow Girl Scouts to robotics. They created kits for Girl Scout Daisy and Brownie troops to complete an engineering design challenge. And volunteered at the Mississippi Junior FIRST LEGO League. It was there that they decided in addition to volunteering, they wanted to learn more about robotics and come back as competitors.

The girls enlisted the help of Mannie Lowe, FIRST Tech Challenge Program Manager and the University of Mississippi Center for Mathematics and Science Education Program Director to help design, build and code their first robot.

Competition day was really nerving-wracking for the girls, worrying if their robot would move, or if their partnered teams would get frustrated with their inexperience, but the girls stuck together and overcame their fears to walk away with the Judges’ Choice Award for the FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Tournament Northern MS Qualifier.

“The positivity of the judges and the helpfulness of the other teams encouraged them and it really changed their lives. To take something that they did not know, something they were unsure of, and to be successful at it really gave them a new level of confidence.” said Cunningham.

Keeping the focus on volunteering, the girls plan to volunteer again at the Mississippi ‘s FIRST Tech Challenge, as well as field test GSUSA’s Engineer Your Own Journey for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors. They are also discussing other ways they can extend robotics to Lee County Girl Scouts.

“ To take something that they did not know, something they were unsure of, and to be successful at it really gave them a new level of confidence.”

coding, competition &community service

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BUILD SOMETHING YOU LOVE

Get Crafty with Computer CodeMade with Code is a Google initiative to champion creativity, girls, and code, all at once.

On this super friendly, and super fun, website you can code your first creative project and meet music producers, fashion designers, humanitarians, and animators who are using computer science to make the things you love.

Design Your Own Video GameGirl Scouts of the USA and Dell created an awesome interactive experience that puts you in the driver’s seat of video game development.

Be the Video Game Developer walks you through the creation of a video game - allowing you to pick the characters, background, and music to create the world within a video game.

Girl Scout Engineering Day CampJoin the Mississippi State University Student Chapter of the American Institute for Chemical Engineers for this fun and exciting engineering and robotics day camp exclusively for Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors.

Discover engineering through fun experiments and LEGO robotics, plus meet current engineering students, learn from professors, and explore future career opportunities with your Girl Scout friends.

Light breakfast, snacks, and lunch provided by AlChE

Cost: $2 per girl, includes patchWho: Girl Scout Junior-Ambassador (or girls in grades 4-12)Registration: Now- 3/16/15Min/Max: 00/150Questions? Contact Emilie Hutcheson at 662-350-6044

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathwith

http://forgirls.girlscouts.org/makeagame

www.girlscoutshs.org/calendar

www.madewithcode.com

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Kindness Travels

With Kindness Travels, you can send a random act of kindness to a girl on the other side of the world—or request a message whenever you need encouragement!

Send as many messages as you like, knowing that the more you give, the more you help kindness spread. You’ll feel great when you send kind words to a sister Girl Scout who needs them, and if you’re feeling down, you can request a supportive message to brighten your day.

Use the colorful map to see the first name, age, and location of girls who are spreading kindness across the globe. See how far you can help kindness travel!

http://forgirls.girlscouts.org/kindnesstravels/

We could all use a friend when we’re feeling down. When you’re in need, a kind word can come from anywhere. You can send a random act of kindness to a girl on the other side of the world! If you need encouragement, you can request a

message. See how far we can help kindness travel!

SAMOAS SWAP•Tan Pipe Cleaner•Brown Pipe Cleaner•Small Safety Pin

Twirl tan pipe cleaner in a flat circle. Wrap brown pipe cleaner around flat circle to create “chocolate stripes” of a Samoa. Attach safety pin. Voila!

THIN MINT SWAP•Black Foam Sheet•Paper, cut into small strips•Hole Punch•Small Safety Pin

Cut black foam into crescent shapes. Print “Who Ate My Thin Mint” on the paper. Punch hole on paper. Attach paper and foam cookie to safety pin.

easySWAPS

Dear Daisy is an advice column answered by Girl Scout Senior and Ambassador Troop 20356 in Oxford, MS. Have a question? Need advice? Email Daisy at deardaisy@girlscoutshs.org

Dear Daisy, My Girl Scout leader is planning a big trip this summer for our troop. My Mom won’t be able to go. I’m not sure I am ready to go away without my mom. I have been in Girl Scouts for 5 years but I’m only 12. What should I do?- Scared

Dear Scared, I know how you feel! My troop took an overnight trip to an amusement park when I was only 11. I was so scared. Guess what? My friends ended up making me forget how scared I was and I had so much fun. I end-ed up planning our trip the next year and it was a 5 day trip. You are more ready than you think. Go and have fun! You will never forget the fun you will have.- Daisy

Dear Daisy,My English grades are not very good in school. I really don’t like to read the books they assign in school. I used to like reading a lot but now I hate it. What should I do? - Reluctant Reader

Dear Reader,First of all, I want to encourage you to read whatever you like to read when you are not in school. Read magazines, books on any level, blogs - anything you like. This will improve your reading skills and help you when you have to read those books in school that you don’t like. You will find yourself enjoying reading so much more and you will see your grades improve too!- Daisy

Dear Daisy,I’m supposed to spend Spring Break with my Dad this year but he has remarried and his new wife and I do not get along. What should I do?- Stepmom Troubles

Dear Troubles, Getting a new step-mom is hard for most kids. You are not alone. Your step-mom is probably nervous about starting a relationship with you. Keep an open mind and stay positive. This Spring Break may turn out to be full of surprises!- Daisy

Dear Daisy is an advice column answered by Girl Scout Senior and Ambassador Troop 20356 from Oxford, MS.

Have a dilemma of your own? Need advice? Email Daisy at deardaisy@girlscoutshs.org

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Millsaps College Announces $60,000 Girl Scout Gold Award ScholarshipGirl Scouts earning the Girl Scout Gold Award who also meet admission criteria for Millsaps College as entering freshmen will receive a minimum total scholarship package of $60,000 ($15,000 per year, renewable for four years).

The scholarship support will be available for freshmen students entering Millsaps in the fall of 2015. Visit www.millsaps.edu for more information.

Girl Scouts Heart of the South Girl Scout Gold Award ScholarshipshipApplication deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2015Amount: $1,000

The scholarship is awarded based on achievement in Girl Scouting, academics, leadership, and extracurricular activities. Recipients must have earned their Girl Scout Gold Award.

Girl Scouts Heart of the South West Tennessee Scholarship Application deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2015Amount: $4,000 ($500 per semester, up to 8 semesters)

The scholarship is awarded based on achievement in Girl Scouting, academics, leadership, and extracurricular activities.

Applicants must be a resident of Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Gibson, Halls, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion, or Weakley County

www.girlscoutshs.org/scholarships

MISSISSIPPI Delta State University Millsaps College Mississippi State University University of Mississippi University of Southern Mississippi

TENNESSEEDyersburg Community CollegeLipscomb UniversityUniversity of Tennessee at Martin

Going Gold Can Help You Pay for CollegeColleges from across the nation recognize the dedication, and determination, in earning the Gold Award and rewards recipients with scholarships. Here is just a short list of nearby schools offering this extra incentive.

Get Ready. Get Set. Go State! Sunday, March 1

Dorm DayzSunday, March 22

Campus InsiderSaturday, April 11

Kicking It On CampusSunday, April 12

Dorm DayzSunday, April 19

Girl Scouts Take on DSU!Sunday, April 19

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Visit local colleges and get a unique glimpse of what life is really like on campus! Hosted by Kappa Delta Sorority members, girls get to see the campus, learn about college traditions and take part in exciting campus activities.

College Tours Like No Other

Council Scholarships!

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Ready for a year of fun and friendship?

Adventure and excitement? Register for Girl Scouts and you will get a FREE“I can’t wait to...” patch.

What will you do? Discover a new hobby.Go on scavenger hunt. Sleep underneath the stars. Sing silly songs with new friends.Help people in your neighborhood. Perform a talent show.

Talk to your troop leader for more information.

New to Girl Scouts? Visit us at girlscoutshs.org join or call 800.624.4185 for more information.

Girl registrations for the upcoming membership year starting on October 1, 2015 must be received between April 1 - July 31, 2015 to receive the “I can’t wait to...” patch.