...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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Come visit us at our new store at our new headquarters!
The new online store is
NOW OPEN!
Fall/Winter Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm
- Thursday9am-7pm
- 10am-2pm every second Saturday of every month
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To see a full list of community partners and what they can offer,
visit our website and click "Community Partner Resource Guide"!
Bring a friend and join a Cyclebar ride  to build girls of courage, confidence and character! The Cyclebar Ride is on Saturday, March 3, 2018 1:00 P.M. at the Village at Meridian (3690 E Monarch Sky Ln #120, Meridian, ID 83646) with our Board member and Cyclebar instructor, Genevieve Nutting! Cost of the ride is $25 and 100% of your ride fee will support our local Girl Scouts.
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
Idaho Humane Society
April 27 6:30pm-8:30pm
Girl Scouts of all ages can join IHS on
April 27 as you Discover, Connect and Take Action to earn the IHS patch. Parents/Guardians or troop leaders will
work with their girls to complete the IHS bingo card while learning about the humane society and the importance of pet ownership and awareness.
Click here
to learn more and to register!
The Idaho Humane Society is lookingfor older Girl Scouts looking to log service hours. Help at the Girl Scout event on April 27. Contact Kelly Nagl at
education@idahohumanesociety.org for more information.
American Red Cross: Sound the
Alarm
Seven times a day, someone in thiscountry dies in a home fire. As part of
Sound the Alarm.
Save a Life event, the American Red Cross, the United Way of Treasure Valley, the Boise Fire Department, Energize Our Neighborhood and SERVPRO of Boise have launched a campaign to help
save lives.
On April 27-28, 2018, in West Boise, we need companies and organizations to volunteer to install free smoke alarms. Teams of three will visit homes, install smoke alarms, replace batteries, teach residents how to test and maintain their smoke alarms, help draft an escape plan and document the visit. Ladders and tools will be available, but we encourage volunteers to bring these supplies.
Please register by clicking here
and choose the date(s) that interests you.
Boise City Council & the Pledge of Allegiance
The Boise City Council would like to have Girl Scout lead the Pledge of Allegiance at their City Council Meetings. Your troop can participate once, or regularly. The meetings are held on Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm, except the 4th Tuesday of each month is at noon. If you are interested in participating, please contact
program@girlscouts-ssc.org. Don't live in Boise? Check with your local City Council to see how you can participate there.
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ICON Corner:
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Teach Kids To Set Savings Goals
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Your child wants a new longboard ($200) or the latest basketball shoes ($120), but it's just not in the budget this month. Rather than a flat-out "no," work with your child to set a savings goal and then help her reach it.
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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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"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
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.
Click the dates below to register:
If you are not able to attend the above trainings, the G.S. 102 training is on 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.
Volunteer Hosts
Do you have a private room, bathroom, space in your backyard for a tent or a space for a trailer? You may want to host a volunteer for Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28 during the Annual Conference.
Do you have hotel points that you are willing to share with Eastern Idaho Volunteers?
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Treasure 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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 Cookie Season |
I Froze My Cookies Off 
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:
- 1. Take the online Mom and Me Booth Sale Training and sign the Contract.
- 2. Get Cookies from your troop.
- 3. Select an available Booth slot with your troop leader or find your own location.
- 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.
We will have new and exciting contests each week, so watch your email, eBudde, or Facebook for details.
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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 old camp counselors!
Contact Courtney
crussell@girlscouts-ssc.org 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
crussell@girlscouts-ssc.org
Urban Ascent Climbing
Apirl 7, 1pm-3pm
Girl Scouts Brownie and older, enjoy learning how to rock climb at  Urban Ascent with your fellow Girl Scout friends for only $15 per Girl Scout. Spend 2hours climbing on an indoor rock wall, learn about figure 8 knots and what belayers do! Troop leaders, adults and Girl Scouts 13+ can learn how to belay for a small fee of $5. This training will be recorded with Urban Ascent and can be used for future activities with Urban Ascent. Click here for more info and to register!
Junior Horseback Riding Workshop
April 28 or May 5, 12pm-1:30pm
Juniors, earn your Horseback Riding Badge by learning about how to take care of a horse and all about horse safety. After that, you'll prepare, practice and go for a ride. This workshop is for Junior Girl Scouts only please. Cost is $22.
Geology Rocks!
May 5, 10am-11:30am
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to the Idaho Museum of Mining and  Geology for inaugural Girl Scout Geology Rocks event! Participants will explore the hillside and learn about important geologic processes, rock types, and the geologic history of our area. Staff Geologist(s) will be available to help scouts with mineral identification and to answer questions about Idaho geology and mining and a career in the geosciences. Cost is $2 and includes patch. Click here to register!
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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
April 7, Senior/Ambassador How to Get a Job Workshop
April 14, Brownie & Up STEM Exploration Day
April 21, Senior/Ambassador Easy Meals Workshop
April 27, All Ages Fun Time with Idaho Humane Society
April 28, Junior Horseback Riding Badge Workshop
May 5, Senior/Ambassador Personal Finance Workshop
May 5, All Ages,
Message from the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC)
The current Girl Scouts on the Teen Advisory Committee would like to share the following activities for fellow teens and their Top 10 Reasons to Stay in Girl Scouts. The workshops and the document were all designed and planned by TAC!
April 7,Senior/Ambassador How to Get a Job Workshop
April 21, Senior/Ambassador Easy Meals Workshop
May 5
, Senior/Ambassador Personal Finance Workshop
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!
My Family Story Brownie Workshop
Saturday, March 31 10:30am-12:30pm
Girl Scout Brownies, explore and discover what makes a family story. Activities will introduce you to how we tell the stories of our families while earning your My Family Story badge. Workshop fee of $8 includes supplies, snack and badge. Registration is required and closes Friday, March 15 at 4:00pm. Click here
to register!
Girl Scout Troop 28's Purposeful Practice
April 7 9am-12pm @ JUMP Boise
$25 per Junior Girl Scout
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:
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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. Check out some of the organizations coming this year:
- Aquarium of Boise
- Boise WaterShed
- HP Young Employee Network
- STEMBus USA
To see a full list of boot hosts, activities and to register, click here!.
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 these badges are available on the VTK!
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