Community Partner Spotlights
New Partner:
Twin Falls Public Library
The
Twin Falls Public Library is a great resource for troops, either looking for a fun activity to help with badge work, take a tour, or participate in one of their many free activities. The Kids Club offers programs for elementary-aged children from hands-on crafts, games, movies, etc. They have a Design Squad where the girls can learn to think like engineers. They'll build, design, and have a blast!
Visit their
web page
often for new activities or call to set up a tour or a scheduled activity for your troop.
Where
:
201 4th Ave E, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Website:
www.tfpl.org
Contact:
Erica Littlefield, Youth Services Supervisor
Phone:
208-733-2964
Email:
elittlefield@tfpl.org
Brownie
s:
Work on your Computer Expert Badge,
Juniors:
Work on your Entertainment Technology Badge.
Cadettes:
Work on you Netiquette Badge.
Seniors:
Work on your Website Designer Badge.
ARTitorium on Broadway is an interactive art adventure for kids. Their vision is to provide welcoming, fun-focused, and imaginative experiences in the arts for children and families. Make sure to visit their website to see all they offer!
Who: Girls of all ages
Where:
271 W Broadway, Idaho Falls ID 83402
Contact:
Georgian Goodlander, Visual Arts Director
Phone:
(208) 522-0471
E-mail:
goodlander@idahofallsarts.org
Website:
artitoriumonbroadway.org
Brownies:
Work on your Painting Badge, Outdoor Art Creator Badge and Computer Expert Badge.
Juniors:
Work on your Drawing and Entertainment Technology Badge.
Cadettes:
Work on your Comic Artist Badge.
Seniors:
Work on your Collage Artist Badge.
Art for Scouts
Apr 11th & May 9th 4pm-5pm
A great tour opportunity for Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops. Tours include a guided exhibit exploration and hands-on art lesson with a museum art instructor. Pre-registration is required, click here for more info!
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Girl Scout Voices Count Survey
Your Voice Counts!
At Girl Scouts, we care about your experience, good or bad, and we want to hear from you!
In April, Girl Scouts of the USA will be conducting a national survey with girls, parents/guardians and troop volunteers called, "Girl Scout Voices Count" to find out what's working, and what's not, in Girl Scouts. We will use your feedback to improve our services and programs.
The surveys open on April 3rd
. As a Thank You, everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a raffle to win one of twenty $50 gift cards!
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2018
Membership Increase
This is a reminder that the 2018 membership fee will be $40 for girl members and $25 for adults. This upcoming increase is needed to support continued enhancement to girls' program experiences in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), entrepreneurship, the outdoors and life skills.
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage is committed to ensuring that all girls, regardless of financial means, can fully participate in our Girl Scout program, and will provide financial assistance accordingly.
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Add to Your Girl Scout Experience!
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Council Program Patches
Available Now:
Cookemon,
Girl Scout Week,
Investing in My Future,
Outdoor Progression, &
STEMtastic!
Council Program Patches are a great way to explore a wide variety of topics.
Detailed booklets describing the requirements for each patch are available here.
Upon completion of the program, girls can purchase the patch from our Shop. To purchase the patches, the Council Program Patch Order Form must be completed and submitted with order or brought to the Council Shop. Questions? Contact program@girlscouts-ssc.org.
Council-Wide Community Service Opportunity
Idaho Gives Day
 Idaho Gives is a 24-hour, online day of statewide giving. During this day, people from all over Idaho come together to support local non-profits. In true Girl Scout form, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage will honor this special day by giving back. This year, troops Council-wide are invited to make hygiene care kits to be donated to the most "in need" schools in their community.
For more information and to sign up, please
click here.
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Summer Camp 2017
Camp Alice Pittenger & Ta-Man-A-Wis
Now that cookie season is over, TAM and CAP camp sessions are filling fast! Check out the online brochure here and get your registrations in!
Share Your Camp Experience Contest
The deadline has been extended, but don't delay! We're still accepting stories about the great time she had at camp. Juniors and up who have been to CAP are invited to apply. Find out more on the
Activities and Programs page!
Craters of the Moon Spring Clean Up
Saturday, April 22nd
Work towards earning your Girl Scout Ranger badge by volunteering with our friends at Craters of the Moon National Monument on Earth day, Saturday, April 22nd. Email
Julia_schostak@partner.nps.gov or call (208) 527-1314 for more information and to sign up!
Deadline to sign up is April 8th.
403 Troop Camp and Skills Training
If you are looking to take your girls on a troop camping trip this summer, make sure you have your 401, 402 and 403
training
done! One adult in your group needs to be trained in these areas before you go.
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Scholarships
It's that time of year again! With high school graduation right around the corner, please remember that there are numerous scholarship opportunities available for graduating Girl Scouts.
Click here
to see a
continuously
updated list.
The Gloria Barron Prize
 The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes invites applications for its 2017 awards. The Barron Prize celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive impact on people, their communities, and the environment. Each year, 15 winners will receive $5,000 to support their service work or higher education. The application deadline is April 15. Find more information and apply
click here.
The Congressional Award Program
The Congressional Award program, sponsored by the United States  Congress, honors youth for setting and accomplishing goals in the areas of voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration. Hours accumulated through Girl Scout Gold Award projects or other Girl Scout activities can be counted toward a candidate's goal.
All deadlines are rolling; Girl Scouts can start working towards a Congressional Award at any time.
Youth can earn up to six different honors: Bronze, Silver, and Gold certificates and Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals.
To access the Congressional Award program guidelines and instructions for logging hours, visit the Congressional Award website.
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A Message from the GSSSC Store
Spring is in the air which means bridging season is upon us! Moving up to the
next level of Girl Scouts? Starter kits are available for girls and bridging kits are available for troops right now! Prices of the
bridging kits have decreased
this year, so please contact the store to hear the exact price for each level.
To celebrate Easter, we will be offering
free shipping April 14th-16th.
Don't miss out on this opportunity!
If you haven't already, please m
ake sure to go and "like" the Facebook page and follow us on Instagram for all the newest items, sales, chances to win merchandise and more!
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April is Volunteer Appreciation Month!
Every day, Girl Scout volunteers make it possible for girls across the council to enjoy and benefit from an adventure-having, skill-building, lead-taking, life-changing good time.
THANK YOU!
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Moving On to New Adventures
Bridging Ceremonies
Bridging is an important transition in a Girl Scout's life. It's a defining moment when a girl becomes aware of her achievements and is ready for new adventures and responsibilities. Celebrating this change should be fun, personalized, and memorable for everyone involved. And most of all, it should be designed by the girls in true partnership with adults. To learn more about the tradition of Bridging Ceremonies, what to include in yours, and what requirements girls need to meet to "bridge", please
click here.
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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.
Thank you,
Jeannie Pattan
Director of Program
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council
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