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Movie Madness - Muskegon - Spend the night at the theater enjoying movies, music, karaoke, crafts and more! Unlimited popcorn, pop, and unlimited fun! The Details: Who: Cadette through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $25 per girl, $20 per adult When: Monday, 12/29/08, 10:30 p.m. - Tuesday, 12/30/2008, 8:00 a.m. Where: Cinema Carousel, Muskegon Register: By 12/1/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF) Notes: The cost includes three movies, snacks, breakfast, and activities
Girls On The Go! Disney World Informational Meeting - Spend Spring Break 2009 in Disney World! Stay at a lodging facility on site and visit all four parks. Come to the informational meeting to find out more! The Details: Who: Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors When: Monday, 9/22/08, 6:30 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Service Center For more information contact Kim Ross at the Grand Rapids Service Center by e-mail kross@gsmists.org or by phone (866)566-7434.
Face It Days - Muskegon - Come Face It with Senior & Ambassador Face It Teen Leaders at an amazing learning event focused on growing young women who have healthy relationships with self, with others, and with our society. Face It is now in its thirteenth year of empowering girls with the skills and knowledge to resist social pressures, making their minds as their greatest allies. This sessions theme will be Connections. Come Face It with us, it is sure to be an extrodinary, fun, and interactive day! The Details: Who: Girl Scout Juniors & Cadettes Cost: $6.00 per girl When: Saturday, 12/13/08, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: Muskegon Community College Register: By 11/29/08
Sew Fun 1 - Here's your opportunity to learn basic sewing skills. Try your hand at using a sewing maching - it's easier than you think! Call Sally Ann at the Traverse City Service Center for more info. Bring your lunch! The Details: Who: Cadette through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $10 per girl Where: Traverse City Service Center When: Saturday,11/8/08, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Register: By 10/24/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
Busy Bee Stop & Swap - SWAP's are "Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere". They can trace their roots to the Native American custom of a ceremonial distribution of gifts. They were introduced to Girl Scouting/Girl Guiding as a way to meet one another. A swap is usually, but not always, a small homemade item that represents the person, their community or their background. Min. 2 adults per troop must attend, adults attend free within Safety-Wise ratio. Call Amber at 231-723-7298 for more info. The Details: Who: Girl Scouts of all ages Cost: $5 per girl Where: Manistee High School Commons When: Sunday,11/23/08, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Register: By 10/31/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
All-Girl Self Defense - Gaylord & Indian River - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $6.50 per girl Where: Straits Area Tae Kwon Do Academy When: Saturday, 4/25/09, Gaylord 1:00-2:30 p.m. & Indian River 4:00-5:30 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Gaylord & Indian River - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $6.50 per girl Where: Straits Area Tae Kwon Do Academy When: Saturday, 3/28/09, Gaylord 1:00-2:30 p.m. & Indian River 4:00-5:30 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Vertical Limit Climbing Club - Kentwood - Join us for Rock Climbing. Test your skills and practice your techniques. Earn your next climbing patch along the way. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Adults are needed to help belay the girls. The Details Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $12.50 per girl When: Saturday, 4/25/09 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Where: The Climbing Center at the Collective, Kentwood Register: By 4/18/09 For more information, email kross@gsmists.org. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Kentwood - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: Mirandette's Martial Arts Center, Kentwood When: Thursday, 10/2/08, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Kentwood - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: Mirandette's Martial Arts Center, Kentwood When: Thursday, 4/2/09, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Gaylord & Indian River - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $6.50 per girl Where: Straits Area Tae Kwon Do Academy When: Saturday, 10/25/08, Gaylord 1:00-2:30 p.m. & Indian River 4:00-5:30 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Gaylord & Indian River - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $6.50 per girl Where: Straits Area Tae Kwon Do Academy When: Saturday, 11/22/08, Gaylord 1:00-2:30 p.m. & Indian River 4:00-5:30 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Gaylord & Indian River - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $6.50 per girl Where: Straits Area Tae Kwon Do Academy When: Saturday, 12/20/08, Gaylord 1:00-2:30 p.m. & Indian River 4:00-5:30 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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For more information, email kross@gsmists.org.
All-Girl Self Defense - Gaylord & Indian River - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $6.50 per girl Where: Straits Area Tae Kwon Do Academy When: Saturday, 1/31/09, Gaylord 1:00-2:30 p.m. & Indian River 4:00-5:30 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Gaylord & Indian River - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $6.50 per girl Where: Straits Area Tae Kwon Do Academy When: Saturday, 2/28/09, Gaylord 1:00-2:30 p.m. & Indian River 4:00-5:30 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Beginning Rock Climbing at the Collective - Join us for rock climbing. Test your skills and practice your techniques. This experience will make you want to join our Vertical Limit Climbing Club. The Details: Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $12.50 per girl with belay lesson When: Saturday, 12/13/08, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Climbing Center at the Collective in Kentwood Register: Register by 11/28/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF) For more information, email kross@gsmists.org.
Beginning Rock Climbing Samplers - Learn how to rock climb. You'll have two hours of rock climbing fun. Try different routes throughout the gym. This experience will make you want to join our Vertical Limit Climbing Club. The Details: Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $10 per girl When: Thursday, 11/13/08, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: GT Rocks Climbing Gym in Traverse City Register: Register by 10/30/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF) For more information, email kross@gsmists.org.
Girl Scout Ice Hockey - Equipment Fitting - Join the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation and the Girl Scouts as we offer our 5th season of Girl Scout Ice Hockey. Learn the fundamentals in an all girl environment, at no charge. Hockey will be held Thursday evenings from November - March. Girls will need to purchase a mouth guard and a roll of tape. All other equipment they will use for free. Girls must be in 5-9th grades to participate and MUST attend the equipment fitting. The Details: Who: Girl Scouts grades 5-9th Cost: Free Where: Griff's Ice House, Grand Rapids When: Thursday, 9/18/08, 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Register: By 9/12/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
Council Celebration! - Let us celebrate the beginning of our new council, Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore on the shores of Ludington! Enjoy the afternoon with us as we celebrate this special event! Please bring a picnic lunch for your group. Free time will be available for you to enjoy it together on the shore. You may also bring a blanket, chair, and a cooler. Event fee includes a one-time-only commemorative patch, activities, and refreshments. The Details: Who: All Girl Scouts Cost: $3.50 per person When: Saturday, 9/20/08, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Where: Waterfront Park, Ludington Register: By 9/15/08
Face It Days - Big Rapids - Come Face It with Senior & Ambassador Face It Teen Leaders at an amazing learning event focused on growing young women who have healthy relationships with self, with others, and with our society. Face It is now in its thirteenth year of empowering girls with the skills and knowledge to resist social pressures, making their minds as their greatest allies. This sessions theme will be Creative Response to Conflict. Come Face It with us, it is sure to be an extrodinary, fun, and interactive day! The Details: Who: Girl Scout Juniors & Cadettes Cost: $6.00 per girl When: Saturday, 11/22/08, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: Ferris State University in Big Rapids Register: By 11/8/08
Teen Expo & Training - Muskegon & Reed City - Come hang out and hear about the programs for teens in grades 6 thru 12. Details about the following programs will be available: Carabiners, Destinations, Ecoventure Guides, Face It Teen Leaders, Kids on the Block Puppeteers, Hockey, Mackinac Island Honor Scouts, Teen Planning Board, Self-Defense Club, and Vertical Limit Climbing Club. Stay for the Teen Awards training and learn about going for your Silver and Gold Awards. The Details: Who: Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Cost: Expo is free, Training is $5.50 per girl When: Sunday, 10/5/08, Expo 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Training 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Where: Betsy Cutler House in Muskegon AND Reed City Scout House Register: By 10/3/08
Teen Expo & Training - Ionia & Gaylord - Come hang out and hear about the programs for teens in grades 6 thru 12. Details about the following programs will be available: Carabiners, Destinations, Ecoventure Guides, Face It Teen Leaders, Kids on the Block Puppeteers, Hockey, Mackinac Island Honor Scouts, Teen Planning Board, Self-Defense Club, and Vertical Limit Climbing Club. Stay for the Teen Awards training and learn about going for your Silver and Gold Awards. The Details: Who: Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Cost: Expo is free, Training is $5.50 per girl When: Sunday, 10/12/08, Expo 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Training 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Where: Ionia ISD Office AND Gaylord United Way Building Register: By 10/10/08
Face It Days - Traverse City - Come Face It with Senior & Ambassador Face It Teen Leaders at an amazing learning event focused on growing young women who have healthy relationships with self, with others, and with our society. Face It is now in its thirteenth year of empowering girls with the skills and knowledge to resist social pressures, making their minds as their greatest allies. This sessions theme will be Girls are Great. Come Face It with us, it is sure to be an extrodinary, fun, and interactive day! The Details: Who: Girl Scout Juniors & Cadettes Cost: $6.00 per girl When: Saturday, 10/18/08, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: West Middle School in Traverse City Register: By 10/4/08
Vertical Limit Climbing Club - Mears - Join us for Rock Climbing. Test your skills and practice your techniques. Earn your next climbing patch along the way. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Adults are needed to help belay the girls. The Details Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $12.50 per girl When: Thursday, 10/2/08 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Grace Adventures, Mears Register: By 9/25/08 For more information, email kross@gsmists.org. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Jack-O-Jamboree Party - We will have a screaming good time as we jam into the night at Camp Saki. There will be games, dancing, night tours and more! Wear your costume and bring a bag for trick or treating. The Details: Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $8.50 per girl, $2.00 per adult Where: Camp Sakakawea, Traverse City When: Friday,10/24/08, 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Register: By 10/17/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
Ghoul Scout Gala - We will have a screaming good time as we party like a Ghoul Scout should. There will be games, dancing, night tours and more! Wear your costume and bring a bag for trick or treating. The Details: Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $8.50 per girl, $2.00 per adult Where: Camp Anna Behrens, Greenville When: Saturday,10/25/08, 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Register: By 10/17/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
The Good, The Bad, And The Fad - Spend the day at the Muskegon County Museum exploring their exhibit on fashions rom the 1890's to the 1990's. In addition to a guided tour of the exhibit, girls will explore their own sense of fashion with a chance to knit a scarf and learn their colors. They will also prepare and put on a fashion show of Historic Girl Scout uniforms that will be open to the public and younger scouts. Girls attending the event will earn the Fashion Design Interest Project Patch. The Details: Who: Cadette through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $7.00 per girl (includes lunch, supplies, and patch) Where: Muskegon County Museum When: Saturday,10/25/08, 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register: By 9/26/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
Introduction to Winter Backpacking 101 - Here is your chance to learn the skills to get you out into the wild! In this intro to backpacking workshop, you will learn how and what to pack, the different types of backpacks, sleeping bag basics, how to use a camping stove, tarps and shelters, water filtration and the perfect outdoor outfit to wear. The Details: Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl When: Monday, 10/27/08, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Service Center Register: By 10/13/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF) For more information, email kross@gsmists.org.
Leader Daughter Weekend - This is a weekend just for you and your daughter(s) in Girl Scouting. Come join other leaders and their daughters for fun, laughter, and adventure at Camp Anna Behrens. The Details: Who: All leaders and their Girl Scout daughters Cost: $27 per person for one night, $30 per person for two nights When: Friday,5/16/08 -Sunday, 5/18/08 Register: Between 2/11/08 and 5/2/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF) For more information, email jbeaumont@gsmt.org.
Memorial Day Flag Placement - Join Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to help honor our Veterans with this unique service opportunity by placing flags on the graves of our fallen Veterans in honor of Memorial Day. Traditionally the program begins at the band shell with a short service in honor of our Veterans. Then we will be lead across the street by the color guard to collect our flags and begin placement. Please allow 1 1/2 - 2 hours for the event (depending on the number of people present). There are over 5,000 graves to place flags. Flag etiquette should be practiced. All troops will be given instructions on how and where to place the flags. Please come in uniform or Girl Scout attire. Uniforms are highly recommended for this event. The Details: Who: All Girl Scouts and their families Cost: Free When: Wednesday, 5/21/08, 5:30 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, 3000 Monroe, Grand Rapids Register: Between 3/3/08 and 5/16/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF) For more information contact Kim Ross by email kross@gsmt.org.
Sew Fun 4 - Perfect your sewing skills with help from the pros! Advanced pattern reading will be covered while you make new articles. Must have taken Sew Fun 3 or show appropriate skill level. Call Sally Ann at the Traverse City Service Center for more info. Bring your lunch! The Details: Who: Cadette through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $15 per girl Where: Traverse City Service Center When: Saturday,10/18/08, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Register: By 10/3/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
Saki Super Workers Weekend - This free camping weekend is for troops/groups that participate in service projects that assist in the closing and opening of Camp Sakakawea. Saturday breakfast and lunch are provided as part of the event. Troops/groups will need to cook their own dinner on Saturday evening and Sunday breakfast. Each troop must have an outdoor trained adult and a First Aid/CPR trained adult. The Details: Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: Free When: Friday, 10/3/08 through Sunday, 10/5/08 Where: Camp Sakakawea, Traverse City Register: By 9/26/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF) Please dress for any possible weather. Service will include, but not limited to, taking down or setting up tents, bridge and dock work, moving mattresses and cots and filling wood racks.
Saki Super Workers Day - Join in the fun, work alongside other Girl Scouts and give service to Camp Anna Behrens. Possible service projects are: close/open units, clean unit shelters and paths. The Details: Who: All Girl Scouts Cost: Free When: Saturday, 10/4/08, 9 a.m.-3 p.m Where: Camp Sakakawea, Traverse City Register: By 9/26/08 Download registration form (76KB PDF) For more information, email jbeaumont@gsmt.org.
Face It Days - Grand Rapids - Come Face It with Senior & Ambassador Face It Teen Leaders at an amazing learning event focused on growing young women who have healthy relationships with self, with others, and with our society. Face It is now in its thirteenth year of empowering girls with the skills and knowledge to resist social pressures, making their minds as their greatest allies. This sessions theme will be Staying Safe. Come Face It with us, it is sure to be an extrodinary, fun, and interactive day! The Details: Who: Girl Scout Juniors & Cadettes Cost: $6.00 per girl When: Saturday, 1/24/09, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: Grands Rapids (location to be confirmed) Register: By 1/10/09
Ultra Weekend - This is a troop core camping event. The activities are planned for you and the food is provided. This is a great way to complete the Girl Scout year. The Details: Who: Brownie through Senior Girl Scouts Cost: $ 27 per person for one night, $30 per person for two nights When: Friday,5/2/08 -Sunday, 5/4/08 Register: Between 2/2/08 and 4/20/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF) Notes: Please follow appropriate girl and adult ratios. We have a limited number of spaces and extra adults take up places of girls. For more information, email jbeaumont@gsmt.org.
Annual Meeting & Adult Recognitions - The Annual Meeting will highlight the successes of the council. Board members and elected delegates are required to attend to vote on issues and to install new board members. Immediately following the business meeting, join in the celebration to honor our adult volunteers. The Details; Who: All Girl Scouts and their families Cost: Free When: Tuesday, 3/18/08 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids Register: No pre-registration necessary Please Note: Regsitration starts at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. All those attending the Annual Meeting will be able to tour the gardens (including the butterfly exhibit) for free after registering.
All-Girl Self Defense - Kentwood - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: Mirandette's Martial Arts Center, Kentwood When: Thursday, 11/6/08, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Kentwood - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: Mirandette's Martial Arts Center, Kentwood When: Thursday, 1/8/09, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Register: by 12/20/2008 Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Kentwood - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: Mirandette's Martial Arts Center, Kentwood When: Thursday, 12/4/08, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Kentwood - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: Mirandette's Martial Arts Center, Kentwood When: Thursday, 2/5/09, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Kentwood - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: Mirandette's Martial Arts Center, Kentwood When: Thursday, 3/5/09, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Discover Scuba - Interested in learning about SCUBA? Discover SCUBA provides the opportunity for non-divers to actually SCUBA Dive in the safe confines of a pool. The Details: Who: Girl Scouts ages 12 and up Cost: $15.50 per participant When: Tuesday, 11/18/08 Where: Alpine Slopes Apartments Pool, Comstock Park Register: By 10/31/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF) For more information, email kross@gsmists.org.
Creative Cooking IPA Workshop - Muskegon & Big Rapids - Spend the afternoon with some professionals in the culinary arts field learning some basic cooking and food prep techniques. You will creatively put those new skills to work preparing a gourmet dinner for yourselves! Enough extra will be prepared to deliver to an area shelter. The Details: Who: Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $15.00 per girl (includes patch) Where: Muskegon Area Career Technical Center AND Ferris State University, Big Rapids When: Saturday,11/15/08, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Register: By 10/10/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
Northport Lighthouse Event - Learn about lighthouse living and explore the shores outside the Northport Lighthouse. Adults attend free within Safety-Wise ratios. The Details: Who: Cadette through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $20 per girl (includes 2 meals, snacks, and materials) Where: Northport Lighthouse, Traverse City area When: Friday,10/3/08, 7:00 p.m. to Saturday, 10/4/08, 4:00 p.m. Register: By 9/19/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
Sled and Breakfast - Winter is beautiful at Camp Anna Behrens! Come and sled, snowshoe, build snow sculptures and other fun winter activities. Leaders do not need to be outdoor-trained (camp will provide). To offer more space to girls, troops need to LIMIT the adults attending to the Safety-Wise ratios when registering. The Details: Who: Daisy through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $30 per participant When: Friday, 1/23/09 at 7 p.m. through Sunday, 1/25/09 at 10:00 a.m. Where: Camp Anna Behrens, Greenville Register: By 1/15/09 Download registration form (76KB PDF)
Teen Expo & Training - Grand Rapids & Traverse City - Come hang out and hear about the programs for teens in grades 6 thru 12. Details about the following programs will be available: Carabiners, Destinations, Ecoventure Guides, Face It Teen Leaders, Kids on the Block Puppeteers, Hockey, Mackinac Island Honor Scouts, Teen Planning Board, Self-Defense Club, and Vertical Limit Climbing Club. Stay for the Teen Awards training and learn about going for your Silver and Gold Awards. The Details: Who: Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Cost: Expo is free, Training is $5.50 per girl When: Sunday, 9/28/08, Expo 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Training 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Where: Faith United Church in Grand Rapids AND Traverse City Service Center Register: By 9/26/08
Vertical Limit Climbing Club - Mears - Join us for Rock Climbing. Test your skills and practice your techniques. Earn your next climbing patch along the way. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Adults are needed to help belay the girls. The Details Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $12.50 per girl When: Thursday, 1/8/09 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Grace Adventures, Mears Register: By 12/20/08 For more information, email kross@gsmists.org. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Vertical Limit Climbing Club - Mears - Join us for Rock Climbing. Test your skills and practice your techniques. Earn your next climbing patch along the way. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Adults are needed to help belay the girls. The Details Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $12.50 per girl When: Thursday, 4/2/09 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Grace Adventures, Mears Register: By 3/26/09 For more information, email kross@gsmists.org. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Vertical Limit Climbing Club - Mears - Join us for Rock Climbing. Test your skills and practice your techniques. Earn your next climbing patch along the way. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Adults are needed to help belay the girls. The Details Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $12.50 per girl When: Thursday, 2/5/09 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Grace Adventures, Mears Register: By 1/28/09 For more information, email kross@gsmists.org. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Vertical Limit Climbing Club - Mears - Join us for Rock Climbing. Test your skills and practice your techniques. Earn your next climbing patch along the way. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Adults are needed to help belay the girls. The Details Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $12.50 per girl When: Thursday, 3/5/09 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Grace Adventures, Mears Register: By 2/26/09 For more information, email kross@gsmists.org. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Movie Madness - Gaylord - Spend the night at the theater enjoying movies, music, karaoke, crafts and more! Unlimited popcorn, pop, and unlimited fun! The Details: Who: Cadette through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $25 per girl, $20 per adult When: Monday, 12/29/08, 10:30 p.m. - Tuesday, 12/30/2008, 8:00 a.m. Where: Gaylord Cinema West Register: By 12/1/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF) Notes: The cost includes three movies, snacks, breakfast, and activities
Movie Madness - Grand Rapids - Spend the night at the theater enjoying movies, music, karaoke, crafts and more! Unlimited popcorn, pop, and unlimited fun! The Details: Who: Cadette through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $25 per girl, $20 per adult When: Monday, 12/29/08, 10:30 p.m. - Tuesday, 12/30/2008, 8:00 a.m. Where: Celebration Cinema-South, Grand Rapids Register: By 12/1/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF) Notes: The cost includes three movies, snacks, breakfast, and activities
Vertical Limit Climbing Club - Kentwood - Join us for Rock Climbing. Test your skills and practice your techniques. Earn your next climbing patch along the way. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Adults are needed to help belay the girls. The Details Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $12.50 per girl When: Saturday, 11/1/08 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Where: The Climbing Center at the Collective, Kentwood Register: By 10/24/08 For more information, email kross@gsmists.org. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Vertical Limit Climbing Club - Kentwood - Join us for Rock Climbing. Test your skills and practice your techniques. Earn your next climbing patch along the way. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Adults are needed to help belay the girls. The Details Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $12.50 per girl When: Saturday, 1/10/09 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Where: The Climbing Center at the Collective, Kentwood Register: By 12/20/08 For more information, email kross@gsmists.org. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Vertical Limit Climbing Club - Kentwood - Join us for Rock Climbing. Test your skills and practice your techniques. Earn your next climbing patch along the way. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Adults are needed to help belay the girls. The Details Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $12.50 per girl When: Saturday, 2/7/09 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Where: The Climbing Center at the Collective, Kentwood Register: By 1/31/09 For more information, email kross@gsmists.org. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Vertical Limit Climbing Club - Mears - Join us for Rock Climbing. Test your skills and practice your techniques. Earn your next climbing patch along the way. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Adults are needed to help belay the girls. The Details Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $12.50 per girl When: Thursday, 12/4/08 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Grace Adventures, Mears Register: By 11/25/08 For more information, email kross@gsmists.org. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Vertical Limit Climbing Club - Kentwood - Join us for Rock Climbing. Test your skills and practice your techniques. Earn your next climbing patch along the way. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Adults are needed to help belay the girls. The Details Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $12.50 per girl When: Saturday, 10/11/08 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Where: The Climbing Center at the Collective, Kentwood Register: By 10/4/08 For more information, email kross@gsmists.org. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Super Service Weekend - This free camping weekend is for troops/groups that participate in service projects that assist in the closing and opening of Camp Anna Behrens. Saturday breakfast and lunch are provided as part of the event. Troops/groups will need to cook their own dinner on Saturday evening and Sunday breakfast. Each troop must have an outdoor trained adult and a First Aid/CPR trained adult. The Details: Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: Free When: Friday, 10/17/08 through Sunday, 10/19/08 Register: By 10/3/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF) Please dress for any possible weather. Service will include, but not limited to, taking down or setting up tents, bridge and dock work, moving mattresses and cots and filling wood racks.
Super Service Day - Join in the fun, work alongside other Girl Scouts and give service to Camp Anna Behrens. Possible service projects are: close/open units, move mattresses, and clean unit shelters. The Details: Who: All Girl Scouts and their families Cost: Free When: Saturday, 10/18/08, 9 a.m.-3 p.m Where: Camp Anna Behrens, Greenville Register: By 10/3/08 Download registration form (76KB PDF) For more information, email jbeaumont@gsmt.org.
Inland Seas Schoolship Association - Sail aboard the Inland Seas, a 75-foot tall-masted schooner, for a half day or full day of learning history, culture and ecology of the Great Lakes. Sailing out of Sutton's Bay, trawling for fish, collecting plankton, sampling the bottom, and taking water samples for chemistry tests, you will develop a new stewardship for the Great Lakes ecosystem through hands-on experience. All day sailing includes lunch on board and a trip to Power Island with a hike led by the park ranger and a hunt for Petoskey stones. The Details: Who: Junior, Cadette, and Senior Girl Scouts Cost: $60 per person When: Wednesday, 6/25/08 or Thursday, 6/26/08 or Friday, 6/27/08 Capacity 32 people each trip Register: By 5/30/08. a href="../files/Event_Registration_form.pdf"> Download registration form (76KB PDF) Notes:Please specify your preference of sailing date on your registration form. For more information, email kross@gsmt.org.
Me and the Girls - This program is for girls and the special adult male in their life. Some activities included are canoeing, archery, low ropes, fishing and crafts. Each set of participants will have their own tent. The Details: Who: All age levels Cost: $30 per person When: Friday, 9/12/08 - Sunday, 9/14/08 Register: By 8/29/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
Girl Scouts Explore Nursing - Learn about the different types of nursing and about germs and bacteria, your body system, and get hands-on experience with actual equipment used by nurses. If these things sound fun to you, then this is the place to be! The Details: Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $2.50 per girl (includes Nursing Exploration Patch) Where: Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids When: Saturday,11/15/08, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register: By 11/1/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
Orienteering for Beginners - Learn how to use a compass and find your way through our orienteering course. This activity requires an indoor classroom setting for map orientation. Course will be run outsiede at the conclusion of the lesson. Dress appropriately for the weather. This will require girls to use their math skills. The Details: Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5 per girl When: Saturday, 10/18/08, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Where: Camp Anna Behrens Register: By 10/4/08. Download registration form (76KB PDF) For more information, email kross@gsmists.org.
All-Girl Self Defense - Traverse City - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: Seung-Ni Martial Arts, Traverse City When: Saturday, 12/6/08, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Traverse City - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: Seung-Ni Martial Arts, Traverse City When: Saturday, 1/10/09, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Register: By 12/20/08 Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Traverse City - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: Seung-Ni Martial Arts, Traverse City When: Saturday, 2/7/09, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Traverse City - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: Seung-Ni Martial Arts, Traverse City When: Saturday, 3/7/09, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Traverse City - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: Seung-Ni Martial Arts, Traverse City When: Saturday, 4/4/09, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Alpena - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: LaCross Martial Arts, Alpena When: Wednesday, 10/1/08, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Alpena - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: LaCross Martial Arts, Alpena When: Wednesday, 11/5/08, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Alpena - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: LaCross Martial Arts, Alpena When: Wednesday, 12/3/08, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Alpena - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: LaCross Martial Arts, Alpena When: Wednesday, 1/7/09, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Register: By 12/20/08 Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Alpena - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: LaCross Martial Arts, Alpena When: Wednesday, 2/4/09, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Alpena - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: LaCross Martial Arts, Alpena When: Wednesday, 3/4/09, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Alpena - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: LaCross Martial Arts, Alpena When: Wednesday, 4/1/09, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Vertical Limit Climbing Club - Kentwood - Join us for Rock Climbing. Test your skills and practice your techniques. Earn your next climbing patch along the way. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Adults are needed to help belay the girls. The Details Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $12.50 per girl When: Saturday, 3/14/09 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Where: The Climbing Center at the Collective, Kentwood Register: By 3/7/09 For more information, email kross@gsmists.org. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Christmas for the Animals - Christmas is a time for giving, so why not get into the holiday spirit by being a "secret pal" to our animals. Bring in an enrichment item (items used to chanllenge animals senses) such as ketchup, jelly, or honey for our animals . Enjoy a visit with Santa. The Details: Who: Girl Scouts of all age levels and families Cost: Free When: Saturday, 12/8/07 12:00 p.m.-3 p.m. Where: John Ball Zoo, 1300 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids Register: No registration needed. For more information call the zoo at (616)336-8951.
All-Girl Self Defense - Traverse City - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: Seung-Ni Martial Arts, Traverse City When: Saturday, 10/4/08, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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All-Girl Self Defense - Traverse City - Empower yourself by learning the skills necessary to defend yourself. This club is perfect for beginner and intermediate students, and will be divided by skill level at each session. Who: Brownie thru Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $5.50 per girl Where: Seung-Ni Martial Arts, Traverse City When: Saturday, 11/1/08, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Register: Registration deadline is one week before session. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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Vertical Limit Climbing Club - Mears - Join us for Rock Climbing. Test your skills and practice your techniques. Earn your next climbing patch along the way. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Adults are needed to help belay the girls. The Details Who: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts Cost: $12.50 per girl When: Thursday, 11/6/08 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Grace Adventures, Mears Register: By 10/30/08 For more information, email kross@gsmists.org. Download registration form (76KB PDF)
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