...Cookies can take her to camp?
"Cookie Dough" is earned during the cookie sale and can be used for troop travel, summer camp, membership, uniforms and more! Help her set a goal based all the ways she wants to participate in Girl Scouts! Not yet signed up to sell cookies? It's not too late to join in the fun, talk to your Troop or Service Unit Leader today!
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February 22, 2018
World Thinking Day is a way to celebrate with girls all over the world by doing the same activities.
This World Thinking Day, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides will think about what it means to make an impact on the world-and celebrate being part of the global sisterhood that is Girl Scouts + Girl Guides.
Check out this website to see activities and awards by age level!
You can also buy patches to commemorate the day at our store!
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Girl Scout QuestFest
Is your troop planning a trip to Savannah, GA (the birthplace ofGirl Scouts)?
Join Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia for their Second Annual Girl Scout QuestFest on July 12-15, 2018. Drawing Girl Scouts from across the world, Girl Scouts and their families will participate in a massive "Quest" through Savannah's Historic District to find items, do good deeds and tackle silly situations.
If you can't make it this year, you could start planning for next year!
February's Recommended
"Short & Snappy" Trainings:
- Troop Finances: Financial responsibility is paramount in Girl Scouts. The troop leadership team and the signers on the troop account are accountable for handling troop funds in a responsible manner. At times troop accounts may contain large sums of money therefore accurate financial recordkeeping is very important. Here are some important financial procedures to follow when dealing with troop funds
- 9 Reasons to Camp: Camping is a part of the Girl Scout experience, and this breaks down the benefits in 9 easy reasons.
- Partnering with Parents: There are many ways parents typically get involved with a troop. The strongest troops balance their support through; parenting, communication, volunteering, learning at home, decision-making, and community collaboration. Troops benefit best from fostering all types of parent involvement.
Girl Scouting 102 Trainings
This 2 hour in-person session will acquaint you with our council and the resources available to support you. Topics include forming Your Troop/Group, Parent/Guardian meeting, Troop Finance, where to find answers to your questions, and who will help you along the way.
Check our website soon for registration for the following classes:
February 6, 12pm @ HQ
February 12, 12pm @HQ
March 14, 12pm @ HQ
If you are not able to attend the above trainings, the G.S. 102 training is on online. Click below to reach the site:
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Boise State University Women's Basketball Games
Girl Scouts and their families  are invited to a Women's Basketball game at Boise State!
Click the link below to open the free family pass:
Olympic STEM
Thursday, February 15th 4pm-5pm
Hayes Auditorium, Boise Main Library: 715 S Capitol Blvd
During the 2018 Winter Olympics,
 kids
ages 5-11 can learn what it takes to be an Olympic
athlete by practicing the techniques and learning the science behind the biathlon. Children will ski across the room in stocking feet on plastic sheeting, shoot paper targets using Nerf guns, and learn how perfecting the biathlon requires knowledge of simple STEM concepts.
Scout Days at Birds of Prey
Scouts are invited to enjoy the WorldCenter for Birds of Prey in an open house format that will include; bird presentations, and handouts for rank specific adventures. Only Scouts in uniform will be given discounted prices. The two Scouts days are:
March 17, 2018
10am-5pm
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Jubilation: June 8-10, 2018
Location: Filer Fair Grounds
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The
Jubilation Website
will have the
resources and links you will need to register. don't forget to check for updates and more information!
Jubilation 2018 Girl Scouts Talent Show!
The Jubilation Committee and MCs are looking for individual girl
or
troop submissions for the Jubilation Talent Show!
If you or your troop will be attending Jubilation next year and want to show your stuff please submit a 3-4 minute video audition no later than March 1, 2018. Click here for complete requirements!
Registration is Open for adults and girls!
- Visit the Jubilation website to register.
- Group Leaders: expect an email in early February in regards to registration process.
Jubilation Website Resources
Jubilation App
- We will be updating with emails in the first week of February.
- Be expecting an email after the first of the month in regards to the app.
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Come visit us at our new headquarters!
STORE & OFFICE CLOSURES:
Wednesday, February 14th: All Staff Meeting
Monday, February 19th: President's Day
Fall/Winter Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm
- Thursday9am-7pm
- 10am-2pm every second Saturday of every month
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Treasure Valley February 2018
Feature Article: Cookie Season is Here!
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It's More Than Just a Sale
Being right in the middle of the Cookie Program with eBudde, Order Cards, banking, and all the other logistical parts, we can quickly move away from our main mission - to teach girls the skills they need to become women of courage, confidence, and character.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program helps girls develop five key business and leadership skills that last a lifetime:
1.
Goal Setting
-as she sets cookie sales goals individually and with
her team, creates a plan to reach them,
and develops Cooperation and Team Building skills all along the way.
2.
D
ecision Making
-as she helps decide
how her team will spend their cookie money, furthering her Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills that will help her throughout life.
3.
Money Management
-as she takes cookie orders, handles customer's money and gains valuable and Practical Life Skills around financial literacy.
4.
People Skills
-as she learns how to talk to, listen to and work with all kinds of people while selling cookies. These experiences help her develop Healthy Relationship and Conflict Resolution skills she can use throughout her life.
5.
Business Ethics
-as she is honest and responsible at every step of the cookie sale. Her business ethics here reinforce the Positive Values she is developing as a Girl Scout.
Milk and Cookies Contest
What: Video demonstration of how to make a recipe using both Girl
 Scout Cookies and Milk or other Dairy Products. Use short clips to show how to put the recipe together. No longer than 45 seconds.
Use the line: Milk and Cookies, they're better together. Donate a box today!
Prize: Dairy West gift bags - 3 winners
When: Due February 19
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Frozen Fun Challenge
It is the last month to complete the Frozen Fun Challenge! Forms are due March 2nd. Please email submissions to
program@girlscouts-ssc.org.
Bogus Basin
Saturday, February 24 10am-1pm
Join Bogus Basin Snow School for a day of fun, snowy adventures!
 This activity is open to all Girl Scout families and troops, Brownie and older, who would like to explore the Boise National Forest on snowshoes and learn about mountain snow, ecology, and play some games.
Click here to learn more and to register!
Summer
Camp 2018
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Click to see brochure!
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Cowgirl Up, our one session of horse camp at Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis is filling quickly! If you are interested in signing up for that session, please do so soon!
Cadette Challenge sessions at both camps are full, and so is Family Camp at CAP. There are a lot more sessions to sign up for though! Here are just a few:
- Girl's Weekends
- Real Life Wonder Women
- Splash, Peddle & Roll
- Hogwarts Heroines
Click here to see all available camps and to register!
Camp Staff Reunion
Cost:
$35 participant (includes lodging and food)
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CAP Camp Staff, 1952 |
Who:
Past Camp Staff
Calling all past camp staff! Join fellow past and current Girl Scouts of Silver Sage camp staff for a weekend of memories and fun! Smores, Dutch oven cook-offs, snowshoeing and more are on the agenda for the weekend. Share your camp stories, photos and memories.
Want to work at Camp?
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 + camp counselors!
Contact Courtney
crussell@girlscouts-ssc.org for an application!
Get trained to become a lifeguard and work at Camp this upcoming summer as a Waterfront Counselor! Gain a lifeguarding certification through the Red Cross when you work at camp this summer! Contact Courtney at
crussell@girlscouts-ssc.org for more information!
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Make sure to checkout our
website for all activities!
Click date for more information and for registration.
March 28, Junior/Cadette Detective & Special Agent Day Camp
March 29, Senior/Ambassador Journey Jumpstart
April 7, Brownie & Up Urban Ascent Climbing
Juniors & Cadettes: March 28
Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts, grab your magnifying glasses and dive into science of investigation! Learn about what detectives do, and try out forensic science. Juniors will earn their Detective Badge, and Cadettes will earn their Special Agent Badges.
Click here to register!
Seniors & Ambassadors: March 29th
What does sisterhood mean today? Where is your place as a citizen of global sisterhood? This Journey Jumpstart explores social styles, friendship values, and current events that effect all women and girls. You'll leave ready to dive into the full Mission Sisterhood Journey with your troop or on your own after the program.
Click here to register!
Girl Scout Gold Award Training
Gold Award Trainings are open to all girls, 9th grade and older, parents, and advisors, who are interested in learning more about this prestigious award. Requirements and policies will be reviewed, step by step, with plenty of time for questions.
This workshop is mandatory for all girls who wish to propose a Gold Award Proposal Application.
Upcoming dates:
Girl Board Member Application
Attention 9th, 10th and 11th Grade Girl Scouts! Have you ever wanted to be part of making decisions for our Council? Have you ever wanted to let someone know that you have an opinion on issues, too? Would you like to be an advocate for Girl Scouts? If you answered "YES?" then here is a great opportunity for you. Check out the requirements, and learn how to apply,
here!
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Gold Award Scholarship Program
This scholarship is awarded based on achievement in Girl Scouting, academics, leadership and service. This award is for girls that have earned the Gold Award and are graduating from high school this spring. For more information and application, please click here.
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Brownie & Junior Robotics Workshops
Join our community partner, Engineering for Kids, for a fun time exploring the world of robotics at Friendship Square! In this fun and hands on workshop, Girl Scouts will be introduced to the concept of robotics and programming. They will use Engineering Design Process to design, build, program and test a robot.
Girl Scout STEM Exploration Day 2018
Girl Scouts, Brownie and older, are invited to come to STEM Day 2018! You don't want to miss the hands-on fun and earn the 2018 STEM Day patch. We will have new community partners hosting booths this year!
NSTA Best STEM Books
STEM is more than an acronym, it is a unique way of knowing and
 exploring the world. The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has compiled a great list of STEM books that can inspire and teach the next generation of thinkers, scientists and engineers. Maybe they could also inspire a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award project!
Click here to read more about the project, and
here to see the books.
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If you have a story or community partner that you would like to share, please email us at
program@girlscouts-ssc.org.
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