...all the ways you can spend Cookie Dough?
"Cookie Dough" is earned during the
cookie program sale and can be used for troop travel, summer camp, council activities, membership, uniforms and more! Make sure to read all the information and guidelines on your Girl Scout's Cookie
Dough. Make sure to check for the expiration date!
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Shop Silver Sage
We've got some great new products in our retail store and on our website. Be on the lookout for summer t-shirts, tote bags and fun patches. Bridging Kits are available, too.
Shop online or come see us in person!
Don't see something you want? Tell us! We sincerely welcome your feedback and ideas. Send messages to
store@girlscouts-ssc.org.
Cookie Dough VIP Party
Wednesday, June 6th
5:30pm-7:30pm @ GS HQ
Girl Scouts worked hard this year selling cookies, and we are celebrating their efforts with a Cookie Dough VIP Party! The party will be at our store in our new headquarters building at 8948 West Barnes Street in Boise.The first 100 Girl Scouts will receive a free fun patch. Everyone will enjoy deals, prizes, snacks and fun!
Summer Store Hours
June, July & August
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9am-5pm
Wed: 9am-7pm
Closed on Saturdays until September.
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Scouting Stars is an event that recognizes Girl Scouts who have demonstrated extraordinary vision, achievement, and leadership. Honorees are community-centered individuals that exemplify the key qualities of Girl Scouting - Courage, Confidence, Character and Caring.
Scouting Stars honorees will be recognized at a luncheon on
July 24, 2018, from 11:30-1:00 p.m. at the Grove Hotel in Boise. Helping us to celebrate will be international opera star, Cecilia Violetta Lopez, from Rupert, Idaho.
Nominations are due May 14.
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 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:
Driving My Financial Future
Developed by GSUSA and Toyota Financial Services,
this document is for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors to learn savvy finance skills as they earn their Financial Literacy Badges. Check it out
here!
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Early Bird is here! Reregister for the
 2019 membership year between April 1, 2018-June 15, 2018 and your girl's Troop and Service Unit can earn several incentives. Best part of all, your girl will receive an "Early Bird" patch.
Early Bird is fast and easy. Go to
www.girlscouts-ssc.org and click on the "My GS" tab on the top right. Re-registering can be done through your member profile. All Early Bird info for Troops and incentives can be found
here!
NEW to Girl Scouts or have a NEW friend who would like to join? Join now and enjoy this fantastic promotion "A 17-month membership versus 12" for the promotional price of $55 per girl and $35 per adult. You will be a Girl Scout member starting today until September 2019 and be able to participate in all the wonderful summer activities that are happening with Girl Scouts of Silver Sage! Go to
www.girlscouts-ssc.org and click the "JOIN" button to start your adventure.
Recommended Quick & Snappy Trainings
May 12, 9am-12pm @ Boise Headquarters
This course is required by at least one adult in your group prior to taking a troop camping trip. It provides
hands-on practice of many of the basics of outdoor education that was covered in the 402 course. The goal is to prepare volunteers to introduce girls to outside adventures. Training will be geared towards outdoor skills: meal planning and preparation (involving actual cooking/clean up), use of kaper charts, propane stoves, campfire safety, Leave No Trace, proper equipment and clothing. Click here for more information and to register!
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 other helpful information.
Click the dates below to register:
If you are not able to attend the above trainings, the Girl Scouting102 training is on online. Click below to reach the site:
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Idaho Gives Day
May 3, 2018
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.
Donate today!
NEW THIS YEAR- Become a peer-to-peer fundraiser in support of Girl Scouts of Silver Sage programs and activities on Idaho Gives Day. Share your passion for Girl Scouts with your friends on social media, and help Girl Scouts in Idaho succeed! Visit
our Idaho Gives page and click on "Fundraise" to get started.
Cascade Raft & Kayak
Cascade Raft and Kayak has a Girl
 Scout special going for the 2018 summer! Take your troop rafting down the main Payette! Good for Monday through Thursday, groups of 12 or more, $36 per person ($37.80 with the fees). Remember to follow safety activity checkpoints for rafting trips! Call Cascade Raft and Kayak to schedule your trip at (208) 793-2221.
Snooze at the Zoo Boise
June 22-23
$48 per girl, $45 per adult
Girl Scouts, sleep under the stars right  in the middle of the city! Sleep in Zoo Boise's own Safari Camp. Enjoy programs led by education department staff or explore the zoo on your own after regular zoo hours. Learn about animals with hands-on animal encounters. For more information and to register, click here!
Boise Hawks Baseball Game
July 6, 6:30-9:30
Boise Hawks Memorial Stadium
Tickets: $5
Concession
Voucher: $5.75
Girl Scouts, bring your family, friends or troop out for a fun night at the Boise Hawks Game. Wear your uniform and show your Girl Scout pride. Stay after the game for the fireworks! For more information and to register,
click here!
Idaho Humane Society
Friday, July 13 6:30pm-8:30pm 
Girl Scouts of all ages, join the Idaho Humane Society (IHS) 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. For more info and to register,
click here!
Roaring Springs Scout Day/Night
Click the links about for more info!
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ICON Corner: "But Everybody Has One!"
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It's not easy to watch your child go without. But many children go to school with other kids from families much more affluent than their own. Sooner or later, your child will probably want to acquire some possession to match his or her peers. Learn some strategies on how to handle this, here!
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Treasure Valley May 2018
Spend your summer with Girl Scouts!
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Sign up for summer adventures with Girl Scouts!
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Volunteers,
As the weather warms and the sun comes out more, there is a phrase that also warms my heart, "Let's go outside!". In today's age though, this phrase is placed on the back burner to smartphones, online games, reality shows and more. It is important though for girls to make the strong connection to the outdoors and nature!
Getting outside and exploring nature has benefits that can contribute to girls' challenge-seeking and problem-solving skills and
make girls more likely to connect with and care for the environment. Also, when girls participate in organized outdoor activities, they can grow their leadership skills and make more friends.
That is why we have worked to develop an amazing summer full of outdoor opportunities! Girls can go to camp, horseback riding, try out archery, learn map and compass skills, watch a movie in the park, cheer on the Boise Hawks, earn an Outdoor Badge, and so much more! Many troops "take a break" for the summer, but don't worry! All of these activities do not need to be done as a troop.
What is more exciting than our Girl Scouts having these opportunities? Sharing them with a friend and this year Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) is making that easier! Girls who haven't been a Girl Scout can sign up for the remainder of this year, enjoying all the summer activities, and all of next year for one discounted price! Girl's do not have to be part of a troop to participate! So, encourage your daughter to share with her friends all the fun opportunities to explore together, by joining today!
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Jeannie Pattan
Director of Program
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These are just some of our upcoming activities. Make sure to checkout our
website for all upcoming opportunities. More are being added every week!
Most activities allow both individual girls and/or troops to sign up! Financial assistance is available.
Click date for more information and registration.
May 19 Boise Bike Project for Brownies & Older
May 19 Gardener Badge for Juniors
June 2 Geek Jewelry for All Ages
June 2 Archery with Sportsman's Warehouse for Juniors and Older
June 13 Wild Wednesday: Water for All Ages
June 15 E is for Engineering for Daisies
June 16 Roaring Springs Day for All Ages
June 20 Wild Wednesday: Car Care for Seniors & Ambassadors
June 22 Snooze at the Zoo for All Ages
June 27 Wild Wednesday: Intro to Map & Compass for Brownies & Older
July 6 Girl Scout Night with Boise Hawks
Not listed: Tech Tuesdays
Have a question about event and activity policies? Click here!
GSSSC Open House & Summer Celebration
May 17th 6pm-8pm @ GSSSC HQ
8948 W Barnes St. Boise, ID 83709
Kick off your summer by joining us for an Open House & Summer Celebration! This is a free and open to the public event, so bring your friends, families, and neighbors! The first 100 Girl Scouts who bring friends will receive a patch. There will a be variety of activities inside and outside.
Click here
to check them all out!
Friendship Square Day Camps & Journey Jumpstarts
Click the links below to learn more about each of our summer day camps!
Daisy GoldieBlox & Outdoor Fun Day Camp
Brownie Outdoor Journey Day Camp
Junior Think Like an Engineer Journey
Cadette aMAze Journey Jumpstart
Senior & Ambassador GIRLtopia Journey Jumpstart
Job Opportunities at GSSSC
Summer Program Assistant
April-August 2018 (20-25 hours weekly)
The Program Assistant is responsible for assisting the Program Department to ensure
quality customer care to our membership. This role will help coordinate and provide
technical assistance, manage registration data, and support summer outdoor and STEM
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2018 Get Outdoors Summer Challenge
May 1- August 31
Get outside this summer by completing the latest installment of the Get Outdoors Challenges- Summer Action! Girl Scouts who complete 50 of the 100 activities, and turn in the form, will receive a
FREE Summer Action Patch! There will be a Facebook/Photo Contest!
Click here to download the form!
Wild Wednesdays
New this summer, Wild Wednesdays! This outdoor themed weekly programming at HQ in Boise will cover a variety of topics. Some are during the day, and some are in the evening. For a complete list,
visit our website!
June 6, Teamwork & Leave No Trace for All Ages; 6pm-8pm
June 13, Water! For All Ages; 10am-12pm
June 20, Car Care- Senior & Ambassador; 6pm-8pm
June 27, Intro to Map and Compass- Brownie & Older; 6pm-8pm
Archery with Nampa Sportsman's Warehouse
June 2, 1pm-3pm
Girl Scouts Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors, learn the basics of archery. Girls will learn safety and the basics of shooting and then practice their skills on the archery range. Cadettes, this will assist in your Archery badge. This is a free event but registration is required.
Register here!
June is Get Outdoors Month!
Celebrate Get Outdoors Month with Girl Scouts! Plan ahead with
 some ideas on how to get
outdoors:
- Rent GPS Units or compasses and teach your girls how to use them!
- Attend one or more of the Wild Wednesdays
- Participate in the Get Outdoors and State Park Challenges
- Visit Ponderosa State Park in McCall and download and play the App Agents of Discovery
- Have a 4th grader? Get a free park pass for National Parks and visit one
- Attend an outdoor activity listed on our events and activities web calendar
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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!
NEW THIS SUMMER AT BOTH CAMPS:
Sling Shots!
Learn how to use a sling shot and become a sharp shooter!
Click here to read about five reasons parents send their kids to camp!
Camp Counselors Needed
We are hiring fun and energetic camp counselors for Camp Alice Pittenger in McCall! You must be at least 18 years old. Contact Courtney at crussell@girlscouts-ssc.org for more information.
Looking for information about Jubilation 2018? Scroll down or visit their website!
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New This Summer... Tech Tuesdays!
Come spend part of your Tuesday at Girl Scouts! Participants will
 beable try to code a Finch Robot, or put together Cubelets to make a robot. This is a free event, and while this is not a drop off event, parents/troop leaders/guardians do not have to stay in the room with their Girl Scout. Registration is required so click the dates below to register.
Daisy Brownie Sessions: 10am-11:30am
July 3,
July 10,
July 24,
July 31,
Aug 7
Junior, Cadette, Senior & Ambassador: 11:30am- 1pm
Finch Robots and Cubelets provided by Idaho STEM Action Center!
Geek Jewelry @ the Reuseum with SWE
Saturday, June 2 11am-5pm 
Girl Scouts of all ages, join the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at the Reuseum to make some Geek jewelry! Society of Women Engineers will provide all the parts you need to make earrings or necklaces, along with the Reuseum's enormous stock of resistors, capacitors and LEDs. This event is free, and more information can be found
here!
Engineering for Kids Workshops 
Daisy: E is for Engineering
June 15, 1pm-2:30pm
Daisies, join us for a fun time exploring the world of Aerospace Engineering! In this fun and hands on workshop, Girl Scouts will understand the design of a rocket and discuss Newton's law of gravity. Girls will design and create their own rocket out of household items! For more info and to register, click here!
Brownie: M is for Mathematics
July 20, 1pm-2:30pm
In this fun and hands on workshop, Brownie Girl Scouts will understand the properties of materials and how their molecular structure works. Brownies will learn about measurements and quantity as they make their own play-dough! For more info and to register, click here!
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Jubilation 2018
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Messages from the Jubilation Committee
Check out the website for new and exciting news including:
Coming soon...
Meet the MC's
Get the Jubilation App! 
We are bringing STEM to adults and older girls. The app is a g
reat place for adults and girls over the age of 13 to get information and tips about Jubilation.
- Arrival Maps
- Departure Maps
- Program Maps
- Tent Location Maps
- Program Information and Vendors
During Jubilation, the app will be the go to for event notification and emergency information.
To get the app - you must be registered on campdoc (above age 13) and have a valid email address to be set up for the Jubilation app.
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