...March 12 is the Girl Scouts' birthday?
The Girl Scout Birthday on March 12th commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low officially registered the organization's first 18 girl members in Savannah, Georgia.
Celebrate Girl Scout Birthday Week by earning a fun patch! Check out the
requirements here
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Online Store
The new online store is
NOW OPEN!
Click here to visit and shop!
We are still working to fine-tune it and if you have any questions, email
[email protected]!
If you are ever in Boise, make sure to come check out the new store!
Fall/Winter Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm
- Thursday9am-7pm
- 10am-2pm every second Saturday of every month
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"Short & Snappy" Trainings:
- Girl Scout Songs: Since the days of Daisy Low, Girl Scouts and their leaders have been writing, singing and playing songs that celebrate sisterhood and the fundamental ideals of Girl Scouting.
- 9 Reasons to Camp: Camping is a part of the Girl Scout experience, and this breaks down the benefits in 9 easy reasons.
Girl Scouting 102 Trainings
G.S. 102 training is available online!Click below to reach the site:
Song Leaders Needed for Annual Conference Friday Social
Looking for Song Leaders for Friday night social in Red Lion Ballroom from 9-9:30p.m. contact Joan at
On Saturday morning, enjoy invigorating workshops and guest speaker, awards, luncheon, and lots of new forever Girl Scout friends. Registration information will be coming out in February 2018.
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Herrett Center- Twin Falls 
-Dinosaurs Dusk
-Dream to Fly
-Moons: World of Mystery
Idaho Museum of Natural  History- Pocatello
IMNH has a variety of events coming up
including
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Family Fun Day with Citizen Science
March 17, 2018 9am to 12pm
Do you have an interest in research and nature? This family fun day will be exploring people-powered research conducted by regular members of the community. Learn how you can contribute to these databases and become a citizen scientist. We will be learning how to use iNaturalist, Globe, and Zooniverse. This event is suitable for all ages.
This is a free, family friendly event in the Discovery Room.
Birds: In My Backyard
March 28, 2018 4pm to 6pm
Do you have an interest in birds? Learn how to spot and identify bird's right here in Idaho. Draw these beautiful birds into your backyard by making a bird feeder. This event is perfect for the whole family.
This is a free, family friendly event in the Discovery Room.
The Art Museum of Eastern  Idaho- Idaho Falls
Art for Scouts
March 6, April 10 or May 1 from 4pm-5pm
A tour opportunity for Boy Scout and
Girl Scout troops. Tours include a guided exhibit exploration and a hands-on art lesson with a museum art instructor.
$2 per Scout. Pre-registration is required, so click here to learn more and to register!
The ARTitorium- Idaho Falls
Looking for something fun to do this  spring break? Check out the ARTitorium- it is designed for kids ages 0-12 and their families! They have a variety of attractions, and will have Seuss movies and activities. Visit their website to learn more!
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If you have a story or community partner that you would like to share, please email us at
[email protected].
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Regional Valley March 2018
Feature Article: Summer Camps!
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Summer Adventure Awaits Your Girl Scout!
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Click picture to view brochure!
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Is your Girl Scout dreaming about warmer days and what she is going to spend her hard earned cookie dough on this upcoming summer? Go to one of our resident camp sessions at
Camp Alice Pittenger in McCall or
Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis near Swan Valley!
Session Highlights @ Camp Alice Pittenger
- Want to attend camp with your Girl Scout? Check out the Girl's
 Weekends options including Get Groovy in the 60's and Back to Basics! We also have space available in the "Into the Galaxy" Jack and Jill session!
- How about going to CAP with your troop? Check out Core Camp options!
- Is your Girl Scout crazy about hoses? We have space in our horse session, named Pioneer Girl!
Session Highlights @ Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis
- Experience camp with the entire family at Family Camp! You will enjoy staff-lead activities like archery, hiking and s'mores!
- You can also go to TAM with your troop at Core Camp!
- Girls can also attend the "Calamity Jane" session to learn knot tying, knife safety, and enjoy the Palisades Reservoir!
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Want to work at Camp Alice Pittenger or Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis this upcoming 2018 camp season? We are looking for fun, energetic 18+ years old camp counselors!
Contact Courtney
[email protected] for an application!
Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis is looking for a licensed CDL bus driver for the Cadette Challenge session August 6-11th and a Camp Nurse from July 24th-August 12th. Both are paid positions. Contact Yooper at
[email protected]
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 Cookie Season |
Cookie Contests & More! 
We know girls are working hard to sell Girl Scout Cookies in the cold weather. Your hard work is not going unnoticed!
Starting now through March 7th, when you take a photo of your Girl Scout(s) selling cookies and submit HERE, you will earn the "I Froze My Cookies Off" patch, FOR FREE!
Cookie Sale Options
Girls can continue to sell, both with their troop at Booth Sales, or as an individual. Contact your troop leader to get cookies for Walk-A-Bouts, Mom and Me Booths, and selling at church for "Scout Sunday", here's how:
- Join a Booth Sale with your Troop!
- Ask your troop leader if you can help at troop Booth Sale.
- Do a Walk-A-Bout - Inside or Out!
- Contact a local business and ask to sell cookies to their employees by loading up a Cookie Cart and stopping at each cubicle.
- Load up your little red wagon with Girl Scout Cookies, put on some gloves and hit up your neighbors for just "1 more Box" to help get you to your goal.
- Mom and Me Booth Sales! (1 adult, 1 girl Booth Sales)
- Host your own Girl Scout Cookie Booth with three easy steps:
- Scout Sunday (March 11th)
- Talk to your religious leaders and ask if they will support Scout Sunday by allowing you to set up a Cookie Booth after your service
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Message from the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC)
The current Girl Scouts on the Teen Advisory Committee would like to share their Top 10 Reasons to Stay in Girl Scouts:
Girl Scout Swim Night in Idaho Falls
April 7, 6pm-8pm
Girl Scouts of all ages, come splish and splash at the Wes DeistAquatics Center to celebrate a great finish to the cookie season! Bring your family and friends and have fun at the pool. Children under 5 must have an adult in the pool with them. When registering, please register ALL that will be attending, including adults. There will be a $2.00 fee per swimmer to be paid when you arrive at the pool.
Click here to register!
Gemstone Rock Climbing in Twin Falls 
May 12, 10am-12pm
Girl Scouts Brownie and older, enjoy learning how to rock climb at Gemstone Climbing with your fellow Girl Scout friends for only $15 per Girl Scout. Spend two hours climbing on an indoor rock wall and learn what belayers do! To learn more and to register,
click here!
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GoldieBlox Kits
Available for Troop Check-Out!
Is your Daisy or Brownie Troop wanting to earn the new Mechanical
 Engineering badges? Sign up to reserve a GoldieBlox troop kit provided by funding from the Idaho STEM Action Center! Troops can keep the kit for a month, and it contains what you need to earn the three badges! Choose your local Girl Scout office to reserve a kit today:
Any troop who borrows a kit, will be asked to agree to a User Agreement before receiving a kit.
Check it out here!
Kits are not available for purchase.
Also, DIY versions of the badges are available on the VTK!
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Jubilation: June 8-10, 2018
Location: Filer Fair Grounds
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Registration is open for adults and girls!
Jubilation App
The deadline has been extended! The Jubilation Committee and MCs are looking for individual girl or troop submissions for the Jubilation Talent Show submit a 3-4 minute video audition no later than April 1, 2018. Click here for complete requirements.
The
Jubilation Website
will have the
resources and links you will need to register. don't forget to check for updates and more information!
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