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Leader Appreciation Day, camp registration, + camp master plan update!
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April 22 is Leader Appreciation Day: We love you!

Help us celebrate our volunteers at the Celebration and Recognitions Event:
CARE
April 15 (use the link to register)
www.gs-top.org/event/celebration-and-recognitions-event-care

 


Early Bird Re-Registration is almost here!

This year Early Bird will run from April 14th – June 13th. All Troop Leaders (01 level) will be receiving an Early Bird packet from their assigned staff person in the beginning of April. It will include instructions on how to re-register your troop. All girls or adults who re-register will receive this FREE patch! Service Units who re-register at least 50% of their girls’ memberships* will receive $20, PLUS $1 FOR EVERY GIRL, to use to celebrate re-registration success. *Minimum of 10 Girls per service unit must re-register

Camp Registration Opens at 5am, April 1

Check out all of the great sessions online at www.gs-top.org/events or look at the camp guideat http://goo.gl/avvg7z Remember: before you register to have your FAMILY account at http://register.gs-top.org (click on "New Online Account"). Need help? Help Desk: (Toll Fee) 855-266-0759 or helpdesk@gs-top.org

Camp Master Plan Update

The master plan is a long-term plan to transform Camp Rio Blanco and Stevens Ranch into premier camp facilities, while maintaining the excellence at all of our camp locations. With this master plan acceptance comes changes to the information previously shared with our Girl Scouts family.
  • In order to maintain successful camping programs, the decision was made to keep Camp Kiwanis open for residential summer camp until Camp Rio Blanco is ready.
  • Camp Rio Blanco will not open for residential camp in 2015.

3 Processes for Girl Scout Volunteers

Using the 3 Processes, makes volunteering with Girl Scouts is easier—and more fun! When you see how well girls can lead, you can relax and enjoy the process. Remember: It’s the journey, not the destination that benefits girls the most.
  1. Girl Led -girls shape their experiences by asking questions, offering ideas, and using their imaginations.
  2. Cooperative Learning - girls work together to choose an idea and develop a team plan.
  3. Learning by Doing - girls think about what they've experienced so they can apply what they've learned to other areas of their lives. 

Fun Stuff Coming Up in the Lubbock Area: (registration closes 1 week prior)

  • April 12: Breaking Boundaries – Shattering the Glass Ceiling - A half-day “Explore Shop” at Texas Tech for girls in 8th through 12th grades designed to help you get an early start when planning for life after high school. Watch www.gs-top.org/events or call 806-745-2855 for more information!
  • April 22: Earth Day How will your troop celebrate? Get projects near you, and ideas for ways you can make your world a little greener in your own community! Share your Earth Day projects with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsTOP  or on Twitter @topgirlscouts!
  • April 25-27: GO! Camp - Duck Dynasty Look deep inside yourself to find your inner redneck, grab your camo and join us for a backwoods kinda party at Camp Rio Blanco. No redneck, backwoods party would be complete without a little friendly competition! Inspired by the hit TV show, we’re gonna have a country-themed shin-dig even Uncle Si would have a ball!
  • May 9: The Gold Award Gala Join us May 9 in celebration of our 2014 Gold Award recipients from across the Council at our annual banquet and recognition ceremony in Fort Worth. 
  • June 2: Welcome to the Wonderful World of Girl Scouts! Welcome to Girl Scouts! In this session, girls will be introduced to the Girl Scout Promise and Law—what all Girl Scouts live by! We will read two short stories: Who is a Daisy Girl Scout and The Story of Juliette Low that will introduce girls to what they can do in Girl Scouts! We will also have a time for crafts!
  • June 6: Penguin Plunge During this once-in-a-lifetime experience, you’ll be able to view these special creatures both on land and in the water. During the evening hours the campers will attend rotations of demonstrations, hands-on activities, free-times in the museum and viewing of the new Penguin movie in the Omni Max Theater. Brownies will work on their Pets Badge and Juniors will work on their Animal Habitats Badge.
  • June 14: A Walk in the Park Girl Scouts love the outdoors! Girls will go on an ABC/ color hike as well as a scavenger hunt as they learn about nature. Girls will need to be prepared by wearing appropriate clothing and bringing water to stay hydrated!
  • June 28: Annual Butterfly Release The evening will include entertainment, crafts, games, food booths and will conclude with a butterfly and ladybug release in the wildflower garden of the Arboretum. Attending this is dependent upon the Garden and Arts Center finding funding for the event.
  • July 7: Treat Yourself Like a Princess Ready to become a real life princess? We will read the book Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots and make our very own special princess book, princess crown and princess wand!
  • July 25: Mystery at the Museum There's a mystery afoot at the Science Spectrum! Help us crack the case. We'll dust for fingerprints with magnetic powder and conduct scientific tests on fibers and blood. During the evening hours the campers will attend rotations of demonstrations, hands-on activities, free-time in the museum and viewing of a movie in the Omni Max Theater. Juniors will work on their Detective Badge and Cadettes will work on their Special Agent Badge.
  • July 28: Mommy and Me Ladybug Tea A time for moms and daughters to enjoy some one-on-one time. We will have tea, light snacks and an activity or two.
 

Local Volunteer Learning Opportunities

(registration closes one week prior)
  • April 4-5: Cabin Camping In this overnight course, participants will learn fire building safety, menu & activity planning, proper care of equipment, knots and the basic concept of Leave No Trace. You must have completed Outdoor 101. It can be taken in conjunction with Tents Plus Training the same weekend. (Must register for each training individually) 
  • April 5-6: Tents Plus Overnight course which will include the basic Tents 3 hour course as well as other methods of cooking (Dutch oven, box oven, vagabond stoves, stick cooking, etc), map and compass, GPS, Geo-caching, Leave No Trace activities and a variety of outdoor activities to enhance your camping experience with your troop or group. Participants will spend the night at camp. 
  •  April 22: Leadership Essentials Gives you the tools to lead girls. You will learn how to use Journey books in your troop and incorporate all the other resources to provide the best experience possible. New Troop Leaders or Assistant Leaders should take this course. 
  •  April 24: New Member Orientation This adult learning Opportunity is your introduction to the Girl Scout Program. You will learn information and be given resources to successfully run a troop. This course is required for a new Troop Leader or Assistant Leader. 

Featured Program Partner of the Month

Program Partners have been given Girl Scout badges that match their expertise and are willing to help troops earn or complete parts of Girl Scout Badges and Journeys.
 
The Mud Room, 3302 82nd, Lubbock; Girl Scout Program Connections: Artist Badges including: Brownie – Painting Badge; Brownie – Potter Badge. The Mud Room also has a party room available for use. (Birthday parties, troop meetings, etc.) Cost per girl: $5 - $15 Contact: Lana Cawthorn, 806-793-3271, mudroomfun@gmail.com
 
 
Here's handy dandy pdf of everything above.
(It's the same information all in one document for printing or uploading to yahoo groups etc!)

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