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Program and Training Booklet

www.girlscoutsni.org

What can a girl do . . .?

Registration Begins May 1

2013 SummerLook Inside for Exciting New Programs and Camps!

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Program Department Listings .................. 3Programs-at-a-Glance ........................... 4-5Programs .................................................... 6-14Day/Twilight Camps .....................................15Training Schedule ........................................ 16Online Program Registration Information .................... 17-18

Event Registration Information ......................... 19Event Registration Form ...................................... 20Preferred Partners ................................................. 21Sponsorships ................................................... 22-23YMCA/Girl Scout Journey Camp ..................... 24

Program Booklet - Summer EditionQuarterly Publication • Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois • Issue: 2013.3

For many of our events, we need one registered Girl Scout Volunteer (registered adult who has passed a background check) per event to:

• Check in participants

• Provide overall supervision of girls during the event, with support from troop adults in attendance.

• Provide assistance to facilitators as needed, with support from troop adults in attendance.

• Distribute and collect event evaluations.

• Check out participants, ensuring all girls are signed out by approved adult.

If interested in this position, please contact the “Staff Contact” listed for the event you are available to help with. Event supervisors will receive a $10 Event Voucher that may be used to register their daughter for a future council-sponsored program event held during the current membership year.

Event Supervisors Needed!

(All e-mail addresses are first initial, last name @girlscoutsni.org. Example: bknight@girlscoutsni.org)

Cindy Sarkady Director of Girl LeadershipRockford Service Center, Ext. 7111

Brooke Radford-Knight Program SpecialistFocus: Travel Pathway, Healthy Living, Journey EducationElgin Service Center, Ext. 7147

Felecia Dupczak Camp Pathway Manager Focus: Camp (resident/day) and Program AideSugar Grove Service Center, Ext. 7161

Jean Henn Program Assistant/Camp Site CoordinatorElgin Service Center, Ext. 7132

Laura Bumba Camp Pathway Specialist Focus: Adventure & Environmental EducationRockford Service Center, Ext. 7173

Pam Schnecke Program SpecialistFocus: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and Leadership Awards (GS Bronze, Silver and Gold)

Shannan Harley Program SpecialistFocus: Series in under-represented areasSugar Grove Service Center, Ext. 7121

Stacie Simpson Program SpecialistFocus: Preferred Partners, Financial LiteracyFreeport Service Center, Ext. 7148

Need help registering for a program? Call the Registration Help Desk, Ext. 7110

GSNI Program Department

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Program Name Level(s) Location Dead-line Date(s) Journey / Badge / Focus /

Connection Pg.#

Abracadaba . . . My Garden Grow! Acting Camp DA St. Charles See

Listing Mon.-Sat, 6/10-15 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals 13

3 Cheers for Farm Animals! DA Caledonia 7/17 Sun., 8/04 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals 13

Reptiles Around the World DA, BR Bartlett 6/05 Sat., 6/22 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals 8

Heart to Heart DA, BR Elgin 6/12 Thurs., 6/27 World of Girls / Dancer 9

Who Dun It? DA, BR Milledgeville 6/10 Thurs., 6/27 STEM 9

Wetland Wonders DA, BR Bartlett 7/03 Sat., 7/20 WOW 11

Ride’em Cowgirl BR Maple Park 6/047/02

Tues., 6/21Tues., 7/19 Pets 6

Robo Engineers BR Algonquin 6/02 Tues., 6/18 STEM 7

My Best Elf Self Day Camp BR Sycamore 6/12 Mon.-Fri., 6/24-28 Healthy Living / WOW! / My Best Self 11

Pinch, Pull, and Roll BR Algonquin 6/13 Mon., 6/24Tues., 6/25 Potter 8

Letterboxing BR Crystal Lake 6/22 Sun., 7/07 Letterboxing 10

My Best Elf Self BR Sycamore 7/10 Tues., July 23 Healthy Living / WOW! / My Best Self 11

Farm Fresh Snacks BR Caledonia 7/10 Fri., 7/26 WOW / Snacks 12

Color Your World BR Freeport 7/10 Sat., 7/27 Painting 13

Girl Power! Super Power! Acting Camp BR St. Charles See

Listing Mon.-Sat., 7/15-20 A World of Girls 14

Home-Milked Ice Cream BR, JR Caledonia 6/05 Sat., 6/21 WOW!, Get Moving! aMUSE / Snacks 7

Troop Trek Fairy Tales BR, JR Harvard 5/22 Sat., 6/22-23 Camping 8

Troop Trek Fairy Tales BR, JR East Troy, WI 6/27 Sat., 7/27-28 Camping 8

Forever Flowers BR, JR Algonquin 6/19 Tues., 7/02 aMUSE / Potter, Drawing 9-10

Get Your Paint On BR, JR Algonquin 6/26 Mon., 7/08 aMUSE, WOW / Painting, Drawing 10

Lucky Clay BR, JR Algonquin 6/26 Weds., 7/10Thurs., 7/11 World of Girls, aMUSE / Potter 10-11

Camp Chef JR Crystal Lake 5/27 Weds., 6/12 Camping 6

In the Garden JR Sycamore 6/057/10

Thurs., 6/20Sat., June 22 Get Moving / Gardener 7

Troop Trek Fairy Tales JR East Troy, WI 8/14 Sat., 9/14-15 Camping 8

Helping Horses JR Maple Park 6/117/09

Tues., 6/28Tues., 7/26 Get Moving, aMUSE / Animal Habitats 8

Express Yourself JR Freeport 6/05 Sat., 6/22 Agent of Change 8

Exploring Science JR Batavia 6/19 Mon., 7/08 STEM 10

Claymation Cinema JR Lake in the Hills 6/21 Tues., 7/9, 7/16, 7/23

STEM / Digital Photographer, EntertainmentTechnology 10

Crazy Chemistry JR Belvidere 7/03 Mon., 7/22 STEM 11

Journey Dance JR Elgin 7/10 Thurs., 7/25 Get Moving!, aMUSE / Staying Fit 12

Farm Fresh Chefs JR Caledonia 7/10 Fri., 7/26 Get Moving! aMUSE / Simple Meals, Gardener 12

Starring Role! Acting Camp JR St. Charles See Listing

Mon.-Sat., 7/29-8/03 aMUSE 14

Beauty Bliss JR, CD Caledonia 6/05 Fri., 6/21 Get Moving!, Breathe / Science of Happiness 7

Got Robot? JR, CD Milledgeville 6/12 Thurs., 6/27 STEM 9

Thrillbuilders JR, CD Milledgeville 6/12 Fri., 6/28 STEM 9

Summer 2013 PrOGrAmS-AT-A-GLANCe (Listed by age groups.)

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Program Name Level(s) Location Dead-line Date(s) Journey / Badge / Focus /

Connection Pg.#

Outdoor Survival JR, CD, SR Bartlett 6/29 Sat., 6/15 Camper, Trailblazing, Adventurer 6

Wetland Wonders JR, CD, SR Bartlett 7/03 Sat., 8/10 Water (Ambassador) 13

Rockin’ the Basics JR, CD, SR, AM Warrenville 6/12

6/26Sat., 6/29

Thurs., 7/11 Get Moving / Badge: Adventure 9

aMAZING Horses Series CD Maple Park 6/03 Weds., 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/03

aMAZE / Animal Helpers, Science of Happiness 6

aMAZING Horses Series CD Maple Park 6/26 Weds., 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31

aMAZE / Animal Helpers, Science of Happiness 6

Video Game Animati on 1 CD Lake in the Hills 6/21 Tues., 7/09, 7/16, 7/23 STEM 10

Trees CD Rockford 6/19 Sat., 7/13 Trees 11

MEdia Series CD Rockford 6/12 Mon.-Fri., 7/15-7/19 MEdia 11

Woodworker CD Rockford 6/26 Weds., 7/24 Woodworker 12

Troop Trek - Program Aides CD, SR, AM Harvard 5/22 Fri.-Sun., 6/21-6/23 Camp 7

Troop Trek - Program Aides CD, SR, AM East Troy, WI 6/27 Fri.-Sun., 7/27-7/29 Camp 7

Troop Trek - Program Aides CD, SR, AM East Troy, WI 8/14 Fri.-Sun., 9/13-9/15 Camp 7

Climb On! CD, SR, AM Rockford 5/15 Sat., 6/08 aMAZE/Adventurer/Adventure 6

Rock On! CD, SR, AM Baraboo, WI 7/10 Sat., 7/27 Get Moving / Adventurer; Outdoors 13

Aware of Air CD, SR, AM Bartlett 8/07 Sat., 8/24 Breathe / Sky (Senior) 13

Sow What ? On the Farm SR Caledonia 7/08 Sun., 7/21 Sow What? / Badge: Locavore 11

Check event listings at www.girlscoutsni.org for recently added programs.

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Saturday, September 21Camp McCormick

Stillman Valley, Illinois

• 8K Thin Mint Sprint (5 Miles)

• 2-Mile Family Fun Walk/Run

• Tough Cookie Trail Run (Approx. 4 Miles)

• Do the Double (Approx. 9 Miles)

THIN MINT SPRINT 2013

Visit www.girlscoutsni.org for information and www.active.com for registration

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CLIMB oN CoDE: SU100Journey: aMAZE / Focus: Adventure / Badge: Adventurer

Are you ready for adventure? Spend half the day working on awesome team-building activities, and the other half climbing a 36-foot climbing wall! Challenge yourself and test your limits.

Who: Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, AmbassadorsDate: Saturday, June 8, 2013 Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Location: Camp Winnebago 5804 N. Main St., Rockford Fee: $22 per girl / $22 per adultMin./Max.: 15/60 girls; 3/10 adultsRegistration: Ends May 15, 2013Staff Contact: Shannan Harley, Ext. 7121

NoTE: A signed waiver is required to participate in this event.

aMAZING HoRSES SERIES Badge: Animal Helpers, Science of Happiness / Journey: aMAZE

Be aMAZED at how horses can help you make better friendships! Work with the staff at BPS Friends to complete your aMAZE! Journey working with horses using Equine Assisted Learning. Then team up with your group to complete your Diplomat Take Action award.

Who: Girl Scout CadettesTime: 9 a.m.-12 NooN Location: BPS Friends 47W635 Beith Rd., Maple Park Fee: $95 per girlIncludes: aMAZE Journey book and awards Min./Max.: 10/15 girls; 1/4 adultsStaff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147NoTE: All sessions must be attended.

CoDE SU101Dates: Wednesdays, June 12, June 19, June 26, and July 3, 2013Registration: Ends June 3, 2013

CoDE SU102Dates: Wednesdays, July 10, July 17, July 24, and July 31, 2013 Registration: Ends June 26, 2013

CAMP CHEF CoDE: SU103Badge: Camping

Find your inner chef as we explore camp cooking. You will use a variety of cooking methods to create a meal to enjoy at the end of class.

Who: Girl Scout Juniors Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013Time: 10 a.m.-12 NooN

Location: Crystal Lake Nature Center 330 N. Main St., Crystal LakeFee: $17 per girlMin./Max.: 5/20 girls; 2/6 adultRegistration: Ends May 27, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

oUTDooR SURVIVAL CoDE: SU104Badge: Camper, Trailblazing, Adventurer

Get ready for your summer outdoor overnights by learning outdoor survival skills. What gear should you pack? How do you find your way? Where can you find shelter? What is safe to eat? Take a hike into the prairie to learn these skills.

Who: Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, AmbassadorsDate: Saturday, June 15, 2013 Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Bartlett Nature Center James “Pate” Philip State Park 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett Fee: $9 per girlMin./Max.: 10/30 girls; 2/8 adultsRegistration: Ends May 29, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

RIDE ‘EM CoWGIRLBadge: Pets

Let your inner cowgirl ride! Get to know the horses at BPS Friends while you groom, clean, and care for them. Then saddle up and ride around the arena. YEEHAW!

Who: Girl Scout BrowniesTime: 9-11 a.m.Location: BPS Friends 47W635 Beith Rd., Maple ParkFee: $37Min./Max.: 8/12 girls; 1/4 adultsStaff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

CoDE SU105 Date: Friday, June 21, 2013Registration: Ends June 4, 2013

CoDE: SU106Date: Friday, July 19, 2013Registration: Ends July 2, 2013

Summer 2013 PrOGrAmS

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RoBo ENGINEERS CoDE: SU107Journey: aMAZE / Focus: STEM / Badge: Adventurer

Explore simple machines, engineering and programming by building and programming your own robotic creation using the LEGO™ WeDo System.

Who: Girl Scout BrowniesDate: Tuesday, June 18, 2013Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.Location: Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce 2114 W. Algonquin Rd., Lake in the HillsFee: $24 per girl Min./Max.: 6/12 girls; 1/3 adultsRegistration: Ends June 2, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

IN THE GARDEN Journey: Get Moving! / Badge: Gardener

Get planting this summer in the gardens at Hy-Vee. Learn the basics of gardening, composting, and what makes gardens organic. Cook up some healthy recipes using garden produce, then plant some seed vegetables to take home.

Who: Girl Scout JuniorsTime: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Location: Hy-Vee Grocery Store 2700 Dekalb Ave., SycamoreFee: $12Min./Max.: 5/12 girls; 1/4 adultsStaff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

CoDE SU108Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013Registration: Ends June 5, 2013

CoDE SU109Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013Registration: Ends July 10, 2013

HoME-MILKED ICE CREAM CoDE: SU110Journey: WOW!, Get Moving! aMUSE / Badge: Snacks

Can you guess which ingredients in ice cream come from the farm? At Angelic Organics it’s all of them! Together you’ll milk the goats, visit the beehive, and look for wild fruit on the land then make up a batch of truly home-grown ice cream.

Who: Girl Scout Brownies and JuniorsDate: Friday, June 21, 2013Time: 10 a.m.-12 NooN

Location: Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., CaledoniaFee: $15 per girlIncludes: Fun PatchMin./Max.: 12/24 girls; 1/5 adultsRegistration: Ends June 5, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

BEAUTY BLISS CoDE: SU111Journey: Get Moving!, Breathe / Badge: Science of Happiness

Have a beauty day at . . . the farm? Get your friends together for an after12 Noon of beauty at Angelic Organics. Learn to make your own all-natural organic beauty products straight from nature. Create your own custom lip balm, body scrub, healing salve, and goat’s milk soap to take home.

Who: Girl Scout Juniors and CadettesDate: Friday June 21, 2013Time: 1:30-4 p.m.Location: Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., CaledoniaFee: $32 per girlMin./Max.: 8/12 girls; 1/4 adultsRegistration: Ends June 5, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

TRooP TREK - PRoGRAM AIDES Focus: Camp

Do you enjoy assisting younger troops in the out-of-doors? Program Aides are an essential part of the Troop Trek Program. Arrive on Friday night to prepare the activity areas for the troops arriving the next day. Stay the rest of the weekend and help the troops complete these Fairy Tale-inspired activities.

Who: Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and AmbassadorsFee: $20 per girlIncludes: Troop Trek T-shirt, patch and meals at each Troop Trek sessionMin./Max.: 30/80 girls; 10/20 adultsStaff Contact: Felecia Dupczak, Ext. 7161

NoTE: Mail-in registration only. The Troop Trek Program Aide Registration Form can be found on the Events Page.

CoDE: PA01Date: Friday-Sunday, June 21-23, 2013Time: 5 p.m. Friday-6 p.m. SundayLocation: Mary Ann Beebe Center 17501 Streit Rd., Harvard Registration: Ends May 22, 2013

CoDE: PA02Date: Friday-Sunday, July 26-28, 2013Time: 5 p.m. Friday-6 p.m. SundayLocation: Chapman Hills N9377 Scout Rd., East Troy, WIRegistration: Ends June 27, 2013

CoDE: PA03Date: Friday-Sunday, September 13-15, 2013Time: 5 p.m. Friday-6 p.m. SundayLocation: Chapman Hills N9377 Scout Rd., East Troy, WIRegistration: Ends August 14, 2013

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ExPRESS YoURSELF CoDE: SU113 Journey: Agent of Change

What will your self-portrait say about you? Check out famous self-portraits and then create your own, using expressive color with oil pastels and words that describe your unique personality.

Who: Girl Scout JuniorsDate: Saturday June 22, 2013 Time: 3-5 p.m. Location: Freeport Art Museum 121 North Harlem Ave., Freeport Fee: $15 per girlFee Includes: Fun PatchMin./Max.: 10/20 girls; 2/4 adultsRegistration: Ends June 5, 2013Staff Contact: Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

PINCH, PULL, AND RoLL CoDE: SU114 Badge: Potter

Work towards your Potter badge as you learn and try lots of fun clay techniques. Use your new skills to hand build a one-of-a kind coil pot and clay tile to fire, decorate, and bring home. NOTE: This is a 2-session workshop.

Who: Girl Scout BrowniesDate: Monday, June 24, 2013 and Tuesday, June 25, 2013Time: 12 NooN-1:30 p.m.Location: River Art Studio 121 Madison St., AlgonquinFee: $32 per girlMin./Max.: 4/13 girls; 1/4 adultsRegistration: Ends June 13, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

HELPING HoRSES Journey: Get Moving, aMUSE / Badge: Animal Habitats

Come find out how horses can help people and how you can help them. Learn how to groom, clean, and care for these four-legged friends then take them for a ride around the arena.

Who: Girl Scout JuniorsTime: 9-11 a.m.Location: BPS Friends 47W635 Beith Rd., Maple Park Fee: $37Min./Max.: 8/12 girls; 1/4 adultsStaff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

CoDE: SU115Date: Friday June 28, 2013Registration: Ends June 11, 2013

CoDE: SU139Date: Friday July 26, 2013Registration: Ends July 9, 2013

TRooP TREK FAIRY TALESFocus: Camp

This year’s theme —Fairy Tales, will focus on games and activities inspired by classic fairy tales. Girls will be able to experience a new twist on outdoor skills, common camp activities, and storytelling. So round up your troop and grab your sleeping bag because Troop Trek 2013 is where you want to be!

Time: 9 a.m. Saturday-4 p.m. SundayFee: $20 per girl; $20 per adultIncludes: Camp Activities (program supplies and staff), Troop Trek patch, and T-Shirt Min./Max.: 30/80 girls; 10/20 adultsStaff Contact: Felecia Dupczak, Ext. 7161

CoDE: TT01Who: Girl Scout Brownies and JuniorsDate: Saturday-Sunday, June 22-23, 2013Location: Mary Ann Beebe Center 17501 Streit Rd., HarvardRegistration: Ends May 22, 2013

CoDE: TT02Who: Girl Scout Brownies and JuniorsDate: Saturday-Sunday, July 27-28, 2013Location: Chapman Hills N9377 Scout Rd., East Troy, WIRegistration: Ends June 27, 2013

CoDE: TT03Who: Girl Scout JuniorsDate: Saturday-Sunday, September 14-15, 2013Location: Chapman Hills N9377 Scout Rd., East Troy, WIRegistration: Ends August 14, 2013

NoTE: Mail-in registration only. The Troop Trek Registration Form can be found on the Events page at www.girlscoutsni.org. Strict girl/adult ratios will be followed. Consult the “Group Camping” Safety Activity Checkpoint for specific ratios.

REPTILES ARoUND THE WoRLD CoDE: SU112Journey: 5 Flowers 4 Stories 3 Cheers for Animals

Shake the hand of a bearded dragon from Australia and meet other unusual reptiles that come from all over the world. If you want, you can touch and hold the reptiles. Also, you will learn about animals native to Illinois and see places where they live on a short hike through the prairie.

Who: Girl Scout Daisies and BrowniesDate: Saturday, June 22, 2013 Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Bartlett Nature Center James “Pate” Philip State Park 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett Fee: $9 per girlMin./Max.: 10/30 girls; 2/8 adultsRegistration: Ends June 5, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

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HEART To HEART CoDE: SU116Journey: World of Girls / Badge: Dancer

Come find your inner happy and create a heart-to-heart dance with your fellow Girl Scouts. JourneyDance is a grooving celebration that will have you loving your body and loving your life!

Who: Girl Scout Daisies and BrowniesDate: Thursday June 27, 2013Time: 9:30-11 a.m.Location: Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Rd., Elgin Fee: $8 per girlMin./Max.: 10/30 girls; 2/6 adultsRegistration: Ends June 12, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

WHo DUN IT? CoDE: SU117Focus: STEM

Join Ruff Ruffman as you explore chemical reactions to learn if Grandma Ruffman baked a cake with the metal file it in. Write a secret message to your friends using an invisible ink and mix two liquids together to make a gooey solid.

Who: Girl Scout Daisies and BrowniesDate: Thursday June 27, 2013 Time: 10 a.m.-12 NooN Location: Trinity Lutheran Church 717 Stover, MilledgevilleFee: $8 per girlMin./Max.: 10/40 girls; 2/8 adultsRegistration: Ends June 12, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

GoT RoBoT? CoDE: SU118Focus: STEM

Curious about the FIRST Lego League? Learn some basic programming skills as you program a LEGO™ MindStorms robot to perform some basic moves while incorporating various sensors. Who: Girl Scout Juniors and CadettesDate: Thursday June 27, 2013 Time: 1-4 p.m.Location: Trinity Lutheran Church 717 Stover, MilledgevilleFee: $10 per girlMin./Max.: 8/20 girls; 2/5 AdultsRegistration: Ends June 12, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

THRILLBUILDERS CoDE: SU119Focus: STEM

Create a model playground using simple machines; learn about beveled gears while constructing a merry-go-round; and build a mini-catapult to see who can fling a marshmallow the furthest!

Who: Girl Scout Juniors and CadettesDate: Friday June 28, 2013 Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Location: Trinity Lutheran Church 717 Stover, MilledgevilleFee: $12 per girlIncludes: Fun PatchMin./Max.: 10/40 girls ; 2/8 adultsRegistration: Ends June 12, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

NoTE: Bring a sack lunch and filled water bottle - limited refrigeration is available.

RoCKIN’ THE BASICS Journey: Get Moving / Badge: Adventure

Ready to take your climbing experience outdoors? Come find out if you know the basics of climbing, belaying, knots, and the value of Leave No Trace, before taking your expertise outside! This program is designed as the prerequisite for the Rock On! Outdoor Climb Program (Saturday, July 27) at Devil’s Lake State Park.

Who: Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and AmbassadorsTime: 10 a.m.-12 NooN Location: Vertical Endeavors 28141 Diehl Rd., Warrenville Fee: $18 per girlMin./Max.: 8/16 girls; 2/4 adultsStaff Contact: Laura Bumba, Ext. 7173

NoTE: This program is a prerequisite for the Rock On! Outdoor Climb on July 27, 2013. A signed waiver is required to participate in this event.

Code: SU120Date: Saturday, June 29, 2013Registration: Ends June 12, 2013

Code: SU121Date: Thursday, July 11, 2013Registration: Ends June 26, 2013

FoREVER FLoWERS CoDE: SU122Journey: aMUSE / Badge: Potter, Drawing

Relief sculptures have been used to adorn buildings and walls for hundreds of years. Create flowers that you can keep forever! Working in clay, you will learn basic techniques to create 2 and 3D flower sculptures you’ll fire and paint.

Who: Girl Scout Brownies and JuniorsDate: Tuesday July 2, 2013Time: 12 NooN-2 p.m.Location: River Art Studio 121 Madison St., AlgonquinFee: $26 per girlMin./Max.: 4/13 girls; 1/4 adults

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Registration: Ends June 19, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

LETTERBoxING CoDE: SU123 Badge: Letterboxing

Do you like to solve puzzles? Take walks? Find treasure? Letterboxing is all that and more! Spend time learning this new skill.

Who: Girl Scout BrowniesDate: Friday, June 7, 2013Time: 10 a.m.-12 NooN

Location: Crystal Lake Nature Center 330 N. Main St., Crystal LakeFee: $8 per girlMin./Max.: 5/20 girls; 2/6 adultsRegistration: Ends May 22, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

GET YoUR PAINT oN CoDE: SU124Journey: aMUSE, WOW! / Badge: Painting, Drawing

Put brush to canvas and learn to create beautiful works of art. Still life is one of the most common forms of painting and many artists start their careers using this. Girls will have the opportunity to create their own piece of art, painting with acrylics on canvas board. You’ll also learn about composition balance, highlights and shadows and how to mix warm and cool colors!

Who: Girl Scout Brownies and JuniorsDate: Monday, July 8, 2013Time: 12 NooN-2 p.m.Location: River Art Studio 121 Madison St., AlgonquinFee: $22 per girlMin./Max.: 4/13 girls; 1/4 adultsRegistration: Ends June 26, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

ExPLoRING SCIENCE CoDE: SU125 Focus: STEM

Put your investigative powers to the test as you explore chemical reactions, build a kaleidoscope to learn about light and reflection, learn about outdoor prairie plants and determine the health of the pond at FermiLab.

Who: Girl Scout Juniors Date: Monday, July 8, 2013 Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: Lederman Science Education Center FermiLab Pine/Kirk Rd., BataviaFee: $8 per girlMin./Max.: 10/20 girls, 1/4 adultsRegistration: Ends June 19, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

CLAYMATIoN CINEMA CoDE: SU126 Focus: STEM / Badge: Digital Photographer, Entertainment Technology

Film your very own claymation animated movie! Create characters out of clay and bring them to life by using digital cameras and animation software programs. Learn animation concepts, develop a story, and discover creative ways to build your character. Girls will receive a copy of their movie after the class is complete.

Who: Girl Scout Juniors Date: Tuesdays, July 9, July 16, July 23, 2013Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce 2114 W. Algonquin Rd., Lake in the HillsFee: $68 per girl Min./Max.: 6/12 girls; 1/3 adultsRegistration: Ends June 21, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

Note: Program fee is for all three sessions.

VIDEo GAME ANIMATIoN 1 CoDE: SU127 Focus: STEM

Dive into the world of video game animation by creating characters that dance, sing and interact with one another. You will work in teams to create a dynamic video animation game. You will be able to add sound effects and music clips and afterwards, post your game online to share with others!

Who: Girl Scout Cadettes Date: Tuesdays, July 9, July 16, July 23, 2013Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Location: Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce 2114 W. Algonquin Rd., Lake in the HillsFee: $68 per girl Min./Max.: 6/12 girls; 1/3 adultsRegistration: Ends June 21, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

Note: Program fee is for all three sessions.

LUCKY CLAY CoDE: SU128 Journey: World of Girls, aMUSE / Badge: Potter, Painting

Spirit houses can be found nearly everywhere in Thailand, from the busy city to the remote villages in the north. They believe the houses will bring them happiness, prosperity, good luck, and health. Create your own lucky house using clay slab-building methods and decorating them in texture and other embellishments. Your creation will then be bisque-fired, ready for colorful painting!

Who: Girl Scout Brownies and JuniorsDate: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 and Thursday, July 11, 2013Time: 12 NooN-2 p.m.Location: River Art Studio 121 Madison St., Algonquin

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Fee: $37 per girlMin./Max.: 4/13 girls; 1/4 adultsRegistration: Ends June 26, 2013Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147Note: This is a two session workshop.

TREES CoDE: SU129Badge: Trees

Grab your naturalist hat and get to know trees. Work towards your Trees badge as you explore Camp Winnebago. Learn to identify different trees while learning important tree issues. Make a tree dish to eat. See how many different kinds of trees you can find at camp.

Who: Girl Scout CadettesDate: Saturday, July 13, 2013 Time: 9-11:30 a.m.Location: Camp Winnebago 5804 N. Main St., Rockford Fee: $9 per girlMin./Max.: 15/40 girls; 2/8 adultsRegistration: Ends June 19, 2013Staff Contact: Shannan Harley, Ext. 7121

MEdia SERIES CoDE: SU130 Journey: Media

Stories are told everywhere—in movies by big Hollywood studios, online by bloggers and through social networks, through the clothes chosen by stylists for a fashion spread in a magazine, and photos chosen by a newspaper editor. MEdia helps girls think about who is responsible for telling all the stories they see around them and how can use their story to help “re-make” the forms of media they see around them. But is that story true? Come find the “ME” in media and how you can reshape it for yourself, your community and the world.

Who: Girl Scout CadettesDate: Monday, July 15-Friday, July 19, 2013 Time: 9 a.m.-12 NooN Location: Rockford College 5050 E. State St., RockfordFee: $50 per girlMin./Max.: 10/20 girls; 2/4 adultsRegistration: Ends June 12, 2013Staff Contact: Shannan Harley, Ext. 7121

Note: Program fee is for all five sessions.

WETLAND WoNDERS CoDE: SU131Journey: WOW!

Hidden among the prairie plants is the wet land of wetlands. Discover the plants and animals that depend on the wetlands. See how pollution can be cleaned up with the help of the wetlands. Plan on getting a bit wet and dirty as we go in for a close look.

Who: Girl Scout Daisies and BrowniesDate: Saturday, July 20, 2013 Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Bartlett Nature Center James “Pate” Philip State Park 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett Fee: $9 per girlMin./Max.: 10/30 girls; 2/8 adultsRegistration: Ends July 3, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

SoW WHAT? oN THE FARM CoDE: SU132Journey: Sow What? / Badge: Locavore

Girls on the Sow What? Journey learn the power of their own choices in impacting the food system. Bring it to life at Angelic Organics by diving into organic farming, community supported agriculture, and the power of locally grown food in transforming economy, diet, and social relationships. Girls will lend a hand in helping with farm work projects, and create a light supper using ingredients from the farm.

Who: Girl Scout SeniorsDate: Sunday, July 21, 2013Time: 1-7 p.m.Location: Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., CaledoniaFee: $32 per girlMin./Max.: 10/15 girls; 1/4 adultsRegistration: Ends July 8, 2013 Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

CRAZY CHEMISTRY CoDE: SU133Focus: STEM

Using household ingredients, see who can make the biggest and longest lasting bubble! Create a piece of jewelry using milk and mix up a bouncy polymer.

Who: Girl Scout Juniors Date: Monday, July 22, 2013 Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Location: VFW Post 1461 1310 W. Lincoln, BelvidereFee: $12 per girlMin./Max.: 10/40 girls; 2/8 adultsRegistration: Ends July 3, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

NoTE: Bring a sack lunch and filled water bottle.

MY BEST SELF CoDE: SU134Focus: Healthy Living / Journey: WOW! / Badge: My Best Self

Let’s get cookin’ in the Hy-Vee grocery store kitchen where you’ll learn all about eating right to be the best you you can be.Take the Thirsty Challenge, try three new healthy and tasty foods, and create a yummy meal makeover while working on your My Best Self badge.

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Who: Girl Scout Brownies Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Time: 10 a.m.-12 NooN

Location: Hy-Vee Grocery Store 2700 Dekalb Ave., SycamoreFee: $12 per girlMin./Max.: 5/12 girls; 1/4 adultsRegistration: Ends July 10, 2013Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

WooDWoRKER CoDE: SU135Badge: Woodworker

Work towards your woodworker badge as you take a step back in time at the Tinker Swiss Cottage. A tour of the cottage looks at Robert Tinker’s skill as a woodworker. Tinker has several examples of wood burning, carving, and furniture making. Then off to the garden to gather sticks and create your own root wood creation.

Who: Girl Scout CadettesDate: Wednesday, July 24, 2013Time: 9:30 a.m.-12 NooN

Location: Tinker Swiss Cottage 411 Kent St., RockfordFee: $7 per girl; $7 per adultMin./Max: 10/40 girls; 2/8 adultsRegistration: Ends June 26, 2013Staff Contact: Shannan Harley, Ext. 7121

JoURNEY DANCE CoDE: SU136 Journey: Get Moving!, aMUSE / Badge: Staying Fit

JourneyDance is a grooving celebration that will have you loving yourself and loving your life! Connect to your inner super girl through dance music. So come shake off your worries and have some fun!

Who: Girl Scout JuniorsDate: Thursday July 25, 2013Time: 9:30- 11 a.m.Location: Elgin Service Center 12N124 Coombs Rd., Elgin Fee: $8 per girlMin./Max.: 10/30 girls; 2/6 adultsRegistration: Ends July 10, 2013Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

FARM FRESH CHEFS CoDE: SU137 Journey: Get Moving! aMUSE / Badge: Simple Meals, Gardener

Calling all future chefs! Come create your own simple meal by going right to the source at Angelic Organics. Prepare and share a summer supper using ingredients you’ll pick right off the farm. While you’re waiting for your food, help the farm crew care for the animals. A delicious way to spend the day!

Who: Girl Scout JuniorsDate: Friday, July 26, 2013Time: 1-6 p.m.Location: Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., CaledoniaFee: $27 per girlIncludes: Dinner prepared during the class Min./Max.: 12/24 girls; 1/5 adultsRegistration: Ends July 10, 2013Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

FARM FRESH SNACKS CoDE: SU138Journey: WOW! / Badge: Snacks

Who knew a great place to find snacks was on the farm? Get hands-on at a real working organic farm where you’ll pick your tasty treats right off the land and put together lots of yummy and healthy summer snacks.

Who: Girl Scout BrowniesDate: Friday, July 26, 2013Time: 10 a.m.-12 NooN

Location: Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., CaledoniaFee: $17 per girlMin./Max.: 12/24 girls; 1/5 adultsRegistration: Ends July 10, 2013Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

RoCK oN! CoDE: SU142 Journey: Get Moving / Badge: Adventurer; Outdoors

Are you ready to take your climbing experience to the next level? Join Girl Scouts and Vertical Endeavors as we head up to Devil’s Lake State Park for an exclusive outdoor climb! Spend the whole day practicing on the practical skills already learned in Rockin’ the Basics, and building on your climbing experience! Prerequisite: All participants must have previously attended one of the Rockin’ the Basics programs (Saturday, June 29 or Thursday, July 11) before attending this event.

Who: Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Date: Saturday, July 27, 2013Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Location: Devil’s Lake State Park, with Vertical Endeavors Staff S5975 Park Rd., Baraboo, WIFee: $83 per girlIncludes: Fun patch; snacks Min./Max.: 10/20 girls; 2/4 adultsRegistration: Ends July 10, 2013Staff Contact: Laura Bumba, Ext. 7173

NoTE: All participants must have attended one (1) Rockin’ the Basics programs (June 29 or July 11) to attend this program. A signed waiver is required to participate in this event. All girl and adult participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

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CoLoR YoUR WoRLD CoDE: SU143 Badge: Painting

Find artistic inspiration with a visit to the art museum. Work with your team to set up a “still life” to paint. A real artist will train you to mix and paint with acrylic paints.

Who: Girl Scout BrowniesDate: Saturday, July 27, 2013 Time: 3-5 p.m.Location: Freeport Art Museum 121 North Harlem Ave., FreeportFee: $15 per girlFee Includes: Fun PatchMin./Max.: 10/20 girls; 2/4 adultsRegistration: Ends July 10, 2013 Staff Contact: Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

3 CHEERS FoR FARM ANIMALS! CoDE: SU144 Journey: 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers For Farm Animals!

Come learn all about how farm animals need care. Help the Angelic Organics farm crew do animal chores, care for the goat kids, hunt for eggs and hold the chickens. Have a farm-grown snack while you learn about the roles of animals on the farm.

Who: Girl Scout DaisiesDate: Sunday, August 4, 2013Time: 2-4 p.m.Location: Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Rd., CaledoniaFee: $15 per girlIncludes: Fun PatchMin./Max.: 12/24 girls; 1/5 adultsRegistration: Ends July 17, 2013Staff Contact: Brooke Radford-Knight, Ext. 7147

WETLAND WoNDERS CoDE: SU145Badge: Water (Ambassador)

Hidden among the prairie plants is the wet land of wetlands. Discover the plants and animals that depend on the wetlands. See how pollution can be cleaned up with the help of the wetlands. Plan on getting a bit wet and dirty as we go in for a close look.

Who: Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and AmbassadorsDate: Saturday, August 10, 2013 Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Bartlett Nature Center James “Pate” Philip State Park 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett Fee: $9 per girlMin./Max.: 10/30 girls; 2/8 adultsRegistration: Ends July 24, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

AWARE oF AIR CoDE: SU146 Journey: Breathe / Badge: Sky (Senior)

We each take about 20,000 breaths a day, but what is in the air we breathe? Come to the Bartlett Nature Center where we have plenty of fresh air out in the prairie. Get the facts and try experiments to enhance your Breathe Journey.

Who: Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, Ambassador Date: Saturday, August 24, 2013 Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Location: Bartlett Nature Center James “Pate” Philip State Park 2054 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett Fee: $9 per girlMin./Max.: 10/30 girls; 2/8 adultsRegistration: Ends August 7, 2013Staff Contact: Pam Schnecke, Ext. 7140

ABRACADABRA . . . MY GARDEN GRoW! ACTING CAMP CoDE: SU147 Journey: 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals

Girls will spend a fun week exploring their connection to the world and animals in it! Explore voice, movement, and music through acting games to create a play all your own! Fantastic introduction to young ones with little or no acting experience! The week will end with a performance on the Steel Beam Theatre Main Stage for family and friends!

Who: Girl Scout Daisies Date: Monday, June 10-Saturday, June 15 Time: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 NooN Saturday performance: 4 p.m.Location: Steel Beam Theatre 111 W. Main St., St. CharlesFee: $150 per girlMin./Max.: 6/20 girls; 1/4 adultsRegistration: Contact Lori Holm at the Steel Beam Theatre Box Office at 630-587-8521 Staff Contact: Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

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GIRL PoWER! SUPER PoWER! ACTING CAMP CoDE: SU148 Journey: A World of Girls

Girls will spend a fun week exploring their connection to each other, to friendships, and to the super powers within! Explore voice, movement, and teamwork through fun games to create a play all your own! The week will end with a live performance on the Steel Beam Theatre Main Stage for family and friends!

Who: Girl Scout Brownies Date: Monday, July 15-Saturday, July 20 Time: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 NooN Saturday performance: 4 p.m.Location: Steel Beam Theatre 111 W. Main St., St. Charles, ILFee: $150 per girlMin./Max.: 6/20 girls; 1/4 adultsRegistration: Contact Lori Holm at the Steel Beam Theatre Box Office at 630-587-8521 Staff Contact: Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

STARRING RoLE! ACTING CAMP CoDE: SU149 Journey: aMUSE

Girls will spend an exciting week exploring the various “roles” we play in life and in support of one another, with a touch of Hollywood glamor! ! Explore voice, movement, and teamwork through fun games to create a play all your own! The week will end with a live performance on the Steel Beam Theatre Main Stage for family and friends!

Who: Girl Scout Juniors Date: Monday, July 29-Saturday, August 3Time: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 NooN Saturday performance: 4 p.m.Location: Steel Beam Theatre 111 W. Main St., St. Charles, ILFee: $150 per girlMin./Max.: 6/20 girls; 1/4 adultsRegistration: Contact Lori Holm at the Steel Beam Theatre Box Office at 630-587-8521 Staff Contact: Stacie Simpson, Ext. 7148

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What Can a Girl Do…At Camp? Come find out at these GSNI Day and Twilight Camps! Get ready for a summer adventure like no other! Day/twilight camps offer girls the opportunity to discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Volunteer-Run Day/Twilight Camps Volunteers throughout the council plan and carry out a variety of day/twilight camps. The following list includes the volunteer run camps we had information for at the time of publication. For a more up-to-date list or for additional information on any of these camps, visit www.girlscoutsni.org or contact Felecia Dupczak at Ext. 7161. Camp Location 2013 Date Aztec Service Unit Cary June 10 – 13 Barrington Service Unit Barrington June 11 – 15 Broken Arrow Service Unit Harvard July 8 – 12 Cheyenne Service Unit Harvard & Bartlett June 10-14 Choctaw Service Unit Crystal Lake June 17 – 20 Doubletree Service Unit Sycamore June 24-28 Gemini Service Unit Yorkville June 24-28 Jon Duerr St. Charles July 8-12 LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve St. Charles July 22 – 26 Menominee Service Unit Ingleside June 10 – 14 Oakhurst Forest Preserve Aurora July 15 -19 Ojibiwa Service Unit Harvard June 24 – 28 Osceola Service Unit Harvard June 3 – 7 Phillips Park Aurora June 24-28 Potowatomi Service Unit Harvard July 21-25 Quapaw Service Unit McHenry June 10-14

Important: Adult volunteers are the key to success for each volunteer-run day/twilight camp. If you enjoy working with children, we encourage you to volunteer. Depending on the camp, volunteers are needed for a variety of positions and for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days. Many of the camps offer sibling units to accommodate children of adult volunteers. Your help is vital to ensure the success of these day/twilight camps. To volunteer, contact the day/twilight camp director or Felecia Dupczak at Ext. 7161.

What Can A Girl Do . . . at Camp?

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Please check training schedule for updates

on outdoor overnights Trainings by going to www.girlscoutsni.org

and click on Volunteer Resources, then Trainings.

GIRL SCoUTING 101 Elgin

June 18 6 - 8 p.m. July 9 1 - 3 p.m. August 6 9 - 11 a.m.

Freeport June 17 7 - 9 p.m. July 23 3 - 5 p.m. August 15 9 - 11 a.m.

Sugar Grove June 4 6 - 8 p.m. July 18 9 - 11 a.m. August 13 1 - 3 p.m.

Rockford June 19 6 - 8 p.m. July 17 6 - 8 p.m. August 21 6 - 8 p.m.

Webinar June 10 6 - 8 p.m. June 22 9 - 11 a.m. July 8 6 - 8 p.m. August 5 6 - 8 p.m. August 17 9 - 11 a.m.

THREE PRoCESSES = oNE PoWERFUL PRoGRAM

Elgin June 12 3 - 5 p.m.

Freeport August 27 6 - 8 p.m.

Sugar Grove July 25 6 - 8 p.m.

Rockford July 30 3 - 5 p.m.

EFFECTIVELY FACILITATING ADULT LEARNING

Elgin June 12 6 - 8 p.m.

Freeport August 27 3 - 5 p.m.

Sugar Grove July 25 3 - 5 p.m.

Rockford July 30 6 - 8 p.m.

FIELD TRIP BASICS

Elgin July 19 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Rockford August 7 6 - 7:30 p.m.

INDooR oVERNIGHTS Elgin

June 18 3 - 5 p.m. July 9 9 - 11 a.m. August 6 6 - 8 p.m.

Sugar Grove June 4 1 - 3 p.m. July 18 6 - 8 p.m. August 13 9 - 11 a.m.

Freeport June 17 9 - 11 a.m. July 23 7 - 9 p.m. August 15 3 - 5 p.m.

Rockford June 19 3 - 5 p.m. July 17 9 - 11 a.m. August 21 6 - 8 p.m.

Webinar June 24 6 - 8 p.m. July 20 9 - 11 a.m. July 29 6 - 8 p.m. August 26 6 - 8 p.m.

GSLE: FRoM HERE To THERE Elgin

June 27 6 - 9 p.m. August 13 6 - 9 p.m.

Sugar Grove June 4 9 a.m.-NooN July 18 2 - 5 p.m.

Freeport June 17 1 - 4 p.m. August 15 6 - 9 p.m.

Rockford June 19 3 - 5 p.m. July 17 9 - 11 a.m.

GSNI 2013 Summer Training Schedule

Please register by going to www.girlscoutsni.org and clicking on “Volunteer Resources,” then “Trainings.” The deadline for registering for these classes is the week before the training date.

• Service Unit Treasurer: June 6 6 p.m.

• Service Unit Event Coordinator: June 6 12 NooN

August 28 6 p.m.

• Service Unit Troop Coordinator: July 10 12 NooN

August 22 6 p.m.

• Service Unit Manager: July 16 6 p.m. August 8 6 p.m.

• Service Unit Engagement Coordinator: July 16 6 p.m.

• New Volunteer Mentor: August 22 12 NooN

Service Unit Management TeamConference Call Training Schedule

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online Program Registration Information

If you need help registering for camp or a program event, please call our Registration Help Desk at 847-741-5521, Ext. 7110, or e-mail registration@girlscoutsni.org. Help Desk hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Follow the directions below to create a login on our registration site.

If your daughter or troop members are already registered with Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois for 2012-2013, and have not accessed the online registration before, follow Steps 1-5.

If you have accessed the online Registration Portal previously and have a user name and passwoRd., log in and skip to Step 5. If your daughter is registered with a different council, please use a paper copy of our registration form. Please be sure all girl members you are registering are current Girl Scout members unless the program is for families and friends as well. If they are not, please process their membership fee before registering for a program.Each individual member will need his/her own user name for logging in. If you have multiple daughters in Girl Scouts, log out and go through the process again. Keep the user name(s) and password(s) in a safe place.

Step 1: You will need to select “Click Here to Register.”

Step 2: Click the “Activate your account” button.

Step 3: Scroll down to the first set of boxes and enter your daughter’s First Name, Last Name, and your E-mail Address. If registering your troop, enter your First Name and Last Name and E-mail Address. Only 01 leaders will be able to register his/her troop for a program. Each individual (adult and/or girl) must create his/her own login. The information you enter must EXACTLY match our membership database. If you get a customer not found error, or if your e-mail address has changed, please contact the Registration Help Desk.

Click Here to Register

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420 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10018-2798 (555) 555-5551 registration@girlscoutsni.org

420 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10018-2798

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420 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10018-2798 (555) 555-5551 registration@girlscoutsni.org

420 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10018-2798

Step 4: You’ll receive an e-mail containing a secure link to set up a user name and password. Once you save the login information you’ll be logged into the account. The name that appears in the upper right-hand corner indicates the person’s account you are logged into.

Step 5: After logging in, click on “My Account” on the left side of the screen to update all information, especially phone numbers and e-mail addresses. It is important that you include an e-mail address that accepts mail from girlscoutsni.org and that you check frequently.

To register your troop, the 01 Leader will need to log in as him/herself.

• Click on “Troop Management” located on the left-hand side of your screen. Select all of the members (girls and adults) of your troop that you would like to register for the event. Then pull down the list options from the “Action” box, and select “Purchase or Register For.”

• On the left-hand side of the screen, click on “Program Activities & Events.” Then search for the program for which you would like to register. Programs are separated by age level and location. Select the correct program and then “Add to Cart.” Then process your payment on the following screen.

According to Volunteer Essentials Safety Activity Check Points:“. . . every time a group meets at a time and location different from the regular group meeting, you must use a permission form—even if the girls are responsible for getting to that location on their own. Permission forms give parents the who, what, when, where, and why, so that they can decide whether their daughter can participate in an event or go on a trip. A signed permission form permits you to include the girl in the activity and also provides you with up-to-date emergency contact information.”

When attending a council-sponsored program, each participant is asked to submit a permission slip, which is kept by the council. A copy of this permission slip is sent with the event confirmation; however, the activity permission slip found on the GSNI website may be used.

• If the parents are responsible for transporting girls to and from the event, this is the only permission slip that is needed.

• If the troop is providing transportation, a second permission slip is needed and should be in the car in which the girl is being transported.

Permission Slips at Council-Sponsored Programs

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Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI)2013 Event Registration Information

Unless otherwise noted, registration for events in this booklet begins May 1, 2013.

HoW To REGISTER: Unless otherwise noted, registration for events is open for both troops/groups and individual registration. NOTE: Permission slips will be sent with the confirmation; however, the activity permission slip found on the GSNI website may be used.

Council events are conducted by a variety of sources—out-side resources, volunteers, and/or council staff. In order to ensure girl/adult ratios are met, we ask the following:

• If registering as an individual, check the program description to determine if adult chaperones are required to accompany girl participants.

• If registering as a troop/group (even if leaders ask parents to register the girls individually), proper girl/adult ratio must be met.

• Due to space limitations, we ask that troops meet but do not exceed girl/adult ratios.

In all cases, each girl participant must turn in a completed permission slip signed by their parent/guardian. Check the individual program description to determine if adult chaperones are required to pay. Adult chaperones are required to register regardless of fee.

To determine the proper girl/adult ratio, see Volunteer Essentials, Chapter 4: Safety Wise. Volunteer Essentials is available on the GSNI website.

Troop registrations will keep all your girls together—all will get in or not get in. If you don’t want any girls left out, troop registration is recommended.

Registrations and payment may be: • Completed online at www.girlscoutsni.org unless

otherwise noted

• Mailed to the Elgin Service Center

• Hand delivered to any of GSNI’s service centers during regular business hours. (GSNI is not responsible for forms dropped off when a center is closed.)

• Registrations must be received by the deadline date.

NOTE: Registrations are not accepted over the phone and no spots can be held without a paid registration.

However you choose to register, you must not register prior to the beginning registration date (May 1, 2013).

Registrations postmarked, dropped off, or submitted online prior to the beginning registration date will receive a two-day penalty. (Held for two days after registration opens.)

Registrations received after the close of registration will be accepted ONLY at the discretion of the director of girl leadership or her designee. Please CALL the program assistant at Ext. 7132 for possible availability after the registration deadline has passed.

PRoGRAM CANCELATIoNS: If a program does not meet the minimum registration as of the deadline date, GSNI reserves the right to cancel the program. Notice will be made by e-mail and phone.

PAYMENT: Payment in full MUST be submitted with the registration. Cash, check, money order, VISA, MasterCaRd., Discover and/or “Cookie Dough/S’more Dough” are accepted. Online registration requires credit card payment. “Cookie Dough/S’more Dough” cannot be used with online payment. “Cookie Dough/S’more Dough” must be received prior to the expiration date listed on the coupon.

CoNFIRMATIoN: A registration confirmation will be e-mailed to all participants shortly after the closing date of registration. If you have not received a confirmation five (5) days prior to the event, please call the program assistant at Ext. 7132.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: A limited amount of financial assistance is available. Girl participants may request up to $15 twice per membership year for program event financial assistance. Requests are considered by the membership year the event is being held, not date submitted. If requesting financial assistance for a program event, submit a completed financial assistance request WITH the event registration form. The financial assistance form may be found on the GSNI website or contact the program assistant at Ext. 7132.

REFUND PRoCEDURE: • A full refund of the fee (including deposit) is made ONLY if

a participant can’t be placed in the program of her choice or if it is necessary for GSNI to cancel a program opportunity.

• A partial refund, cost of the event minus a $5 per person processing fee or 1/2 the event fee for events costing less than $10, will be given if requested in writing prior to the event deadline. When requesting a refund, include the following information in an e-mail or letter to the program assistant at jhenn@girlscoutsni.org: name and address of participant, name and date of event, and reason for request.

• No refunds will be given after the event registration deadline.

If a Girl Scout membership registration fee was paid, it is non-refundable.

CHAPERoNES:Adults accompanying participants may be responsible for:

• Assisting with program activities as requested by program facilitator.

• Administering any necessary disciplinary actions when behavior is disruptive. If behavior continues to disrupt, the workshop facilitator may alert the chaperones to have them handle the situation appropriately.

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PLEASE PRINTPROGRAM INFORMATION GIRL INFORMATION ADULT INFORMATION PAYMENTName of Program Event/Workshop Code Date/Time Number of Girls Fee per Girl Number of Adults Fee per Adult Total

REGISTRATIoN: NOTE: Unless otherwise specified:

• Troops/groups must meet proper girl/adult ratio • Adults MUST register for the program. Check individual program descriptions to determine if there is an adult fee. • All girl participants must be registered Girl Scouts. If you are registering a girl for an event who is not a current member of

Girl Scouts, please contact our registration help desk on how to register her as a Girl Scout. (847-741-5521, Ext. 7110).

Adult Contact ___________________________________________________ E-mail ______________________________________________Address __________________________________________________________ City/Zip ____________________________________________ Home Phone __________________________________________ Alternative Phone ___________________________________________ Troop/Group No. ______________________ OR _________________________ Individually Registered Girl Scout

CurrentGirl Participant Names Grade Adult Chaperone Names First Aid1. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N2. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 3. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 4. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 5. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 6. _____________________________________ _______ _______________________________________________________ Y / N 7. _____________________________________ _______ 8. _____________________________________ _______ 9. _____________________________________ _______ 10. ____________________________________ _______ Please indicate any special needs that those in attendance may have (diet, activity limitations, etc.):

PAYMENT INFoRMATIoN ___Check/Money Order ___Cash ___Credit Card ___Cookie Dough/S’more DoughCredit Card Information: ____ Visa ____ MasterCard ____ Discover Expires ____________________________ Cardholder’s Name (PRINTED) ______________________________ Signature ____________________________________ Cardholder’s Address _________________________________________ City/Zip ______________________________________ Card #__________________________________________________________ Validation Code (on back of card) _________

If additional space is needed to list girls and/or adults, please attach second sheet of paper.

Return with payment to: Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois OR Register online at Elgin Service Center www.girlscoutsni.org 12N124 Coombs Rd., Elgin, IL 60124

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Council-sponsored Event Registration Form

Registration Opens May 1, 2013(early registration will be penalized)

OFFICE USEPostmark/Del. Date _______________

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You may have noticed the Preferred Partner logo throughout this booklet, indicating quality events planned and implemented by organizations, businesses, and experts in your community. When you see the Preferred Partner logo, you can trust that the program offered aligns with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

In addition to these partners, check out the list of Preferred Partners below who are offering events and activities with flexible scheduling for your troop or service unit! Visit www.girlscoutsni.org for more information about what each Preferred Partner offers, and to see any new partners. Questions or interested in becoming a Preferred Partner? Contact Stacie Simpson at ssimpson@girlscoutsni.org or 815-235-8777, Ext 7148.

Angelic organics Learning Center Liz Whitehurst 815-389-8455 Caledonia liz.w@learngrowconnect.org www.learngrowconnect.org

Barrington Area Library Liz Kirchoff 847-382-1300, Ext. 370Barrington lkirchhoff@balibrary.org www.balibrary.org

Bartlett Park District Dan Mitchell Dan MitchellBartlett dmitchell@bartlettparks.org www.bartlettparks.org

Blackberry Farm Laureen Baumgartner 630-892-1550Aurora lbaumgartner@fvpd.net www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Blazing Prairie Stars Friends Debi Greaux 630-365-5550Maple Park bpsfriends@live.com www.bpsfriends.com

Cadence Health – Delnor Hospital Karin Podolski 630-208-3998Geneva karin.podolski@delnor.com www.cadencehealth.org

Charmaine & Co. Charmaine Spencer 708-870-3006 Countryside spencerplays@yahoo.com www.spencerplays.com

Crystal Lake Nature Center John Fiorina 815-455-1763Crystal Lake jfiorina@crystallakeparks.org www.crystallakeparks.org

Discovery Center Museum Corinne Sosso 815-972- 2842 Rockford corinnes@discoverycentermuseum.org www.discoverycentermuseum.org

Freeport Art Museum Barry Treu 815-235-9755 Freeport education@freeportartmuseum.org www.freeportartmuseum.com

Geneva Public Library Emily Thompson 630-232-0780 Geneva earmistead@geneva.lib.il.us www.geneva.lib.il.us

Hickory Knolls Discovery Center Lauren Kulinski 630-513-4393 St. Charles lkulinski@stcparks.org www.stcnature.org

Hy-Vee Lisa Brandt 815-267-2800Sycamore 1642dietitian1@hy-vee.com www.hy-vee.com

K. Strom Inc. Kevin Engstrom 865-235-5371Arlington Heights kevinmengstrom@aol.com www.stromcqc.com

Lisa Gnaidy Lisa Gnaidy 815-267-2800Village of Lakewood jlmv99@gmail.com

The Mystery Shop Mary Heitert 630-690-1105Carol Stream tms@themysteryshop.com www.themysteryshop.com

Rush-Copley Healthplex Roz Poi 630-978-6741 Aurora roz.poi@rushcopley.com www.rushcopley.com

Sewing4Fun Chris Dahl 847-345-0979 South Elgin sewing4funwithchris@gmail.com www.sewing4fun.com

St. Charles Public Library Denise Farrugia 630-584-0076 St. Charles bklyczek@stcharleslibrary.org www.stcharleslibrary.org

Tinker Swiss Cottage and Museum Alix Fox 815-964-2424 Rockford alix@tinkercottage.com www.tinkercottage.com

Vertical Endeavors Anita Johnson 630-836-0122 Warrenville anita@verticalendeavors.com www.verticalendeavors.com

Winnebago Co. Soil and Water Conservation District Jessica Cocroft 815-965-2447 Rockford jessica-ra-swcd@comcast.net www.winnebagoswcd.org

Yoga from the Heart Nancy May 815-319-3500 Elgin nancym1121@sbcglobal.net www.yogafromtheheart.org

Preferred Partner Contact Name Phone Number

E-Mail Address Website

22815-987-8800 (TTY, 888-871-6171)

We welcome the opportunity to assist guests with disabilities. Call for info.

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ATWOOD CENTER 2685 New Milford School Rd • 815-874-7576Many badge work and field trip opportunities are available within Atwood’s 334-acre setting. Topics include habitats, Birds of Prey, camping skills, local history, and overnights in the new tree houses; costs range from $7 to $35.

LOCKWOOD PARK 5201 Safford Rd • 815-987-8809Enjoy Lockwood’s 146 acres with 15 miles of scenic trails, and some fun badge and field trip opportunities including: Horse’n Around, and 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, and 3 Cheers for Animals. Call for more information.

NICHOLAS CONSERVATORY & GARDENS 1354 N 2nd St • 815-987-1654A variety of badge opportunities available including staff-created customized badge projects for your troop. Two-hour field trips also available; $8/child (Winnebago County resident), $10 (non-resident of Winnebago County).

CARLSON ICE ARENA 4150 N Perryville Rd, Loves Park • 815-969-4081 RIVERVIEW ICE HOUSE 324 N Madison St, Rockford • 815-969-4081Join figure skating staff for an assortment of badge work projects, or to ice skate. Skating-related handouts are available, as well as quick mini-lessons. Call for more information.

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Be sure to visit our NEW online Store!

Now you can shop the full Girl Scout Assortment, plus our council’s own merchandise.

Need some Girl Scout Camping

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Go to www.girlscoutsni.org and click on Shop.

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Register through Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois—go to their website at www.girlscoutsni.org and click on the Girl icon, then Program Events and Girl Program online Registration.

Financial assistance is available. Call staff contact – Claudia Kirmse at 847-741-5521, Ext. 7133.

These programs are partially funded by the McHenry County Community Foundation. Funding covers Journey books and supplies.

explore the Girl Scout Leadership Journey Program with Sage YmCA and Girl Scouts!

A variety of fun activities from the Girl Scout Journey books will teach the girls the three keys to leadership: Discover, Connect, and Take Action. Activities will be age-appropriate for those girls registered.

If you’re not already, upon registering for the program you will become a registered Girl Scout and all girls will receive a Journey book. Girls may need additional time outside of this program to complete Journey awards.

For more information about the Girl Scout Journey Program, visit GSNI’s website at www.girlscoutsni.org.

GENERAL CAMP INFoRMATIoN • Visit www.sageymca.org to download

enrollment forms, medical health forms and releases which must be submitted in their entirety at registration.

• All camps are held at Sage YMCA, 701 Manor Rd., Crystal Lake, 815-459-4455.

• Bring a water bottle.

• These Specialty Camps are not eligible for early or multi-child discounts. We reserve the right to cancel Specialty Camps due to low enrollment.

GIRL SCoUT JoURNEY CAMP

Who: Daisies (K-1st) Code Y303Date & Time: Session 2 & 3 June 17–21, June 24-28, 12:30-2:30 p.m.Journey: Between Earth and Sky & 3 Cheers for Animals

Who: Brownies (2nd-3rd) Code Y304Date & Time: Session 5 & 6 July 8-12, July 15-19, 12:30-2:30 p.m.Journey: WOW! Wonders of Water & World of Girls

Who: Juniors (4th-5th) Code Y305Date & Time: Session 7 & 8 July 22- 26, July 29-Aug 2 12:30-2:30 p.m.Journey: aMUSE & Get Moving!

Fee for All $82 for GSNI members, additional $12

Sessions: Registration fee for non-members

Registration: Through Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Begins February 1 Ends 12 days before camp begins

Minimum for Journey Camp: 10

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