Summer Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Fridays 9:00AM-1:00PM
Starting in June, the Girl Scouts Leadership Center, including the store, will be moving to summer hours.
The store will not be open late on Thursdays or second Saturdays until returning to fall hours on August 19
Say Yes to the Vest!
Yes, it's true! GSUSA announced that a new Official Volunteer Vest is coming soon. It is Navy in color
and it features a zipper and two pockets. Insignia that can be placed on it include the American Flag patch, Council ID, Volunteer Insignia Patch, troop or service unit numerals in green, the adult membership tab with pins, and more. We expect them to be very popular, so order early!
The cost for the vest is $30, and it comes in sizes XS through 5XL. It does not appear on our online shopping site yet because it is not in stock.
Please order vests by
sending an e-mail to store@girlscouts-ssc.org. Please include your name, the quantity and size(s) of vest(s) you wish to order, and a good phone number to reach you. We will call you for your payment information. We do not recommend sending credit card numbers by e-mail.
GSUSA plans to ship the first batch of vests to us in early July. We will send ours out on a first-paid, first-served basis.
Many Girls Earned Cookie Dough
In addition to paying for annual membership renewal, camp and other program activities, girls can use their Cookie Dough at our retail store to purchase their next level Starter Kit, fun patches, and fun Girl Scout swag. Cookie Dough spends like cash, and must be in our hands before merchandise can leave the store. We gladly accept Cookie Dough by mail, so please print out her shopping cart or write down what she would like to order (with specifics like sizes, etc.) and include your phone number in case we need additional information or payment.
Please Shop Local
Your purchases from our council's retail store (in person, by e-mail and online) help support everything we do. Visit our retail store at 8948 W. Barnes Street in Boise or shop online HERE.
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wilight Criterium Kids Ride with Kristin Armstrong
July 13th, Kristin Armstrong will lead a group of 300-400 kids on bikes in a loop from 6th St. to 9th St., beginning at 1:00 pm at the Capitol Building.
This ride is a fun and free opportunity for kids to experience the energy and empowerment of the bicycling community! Boise Bicycle Project will be providing
free kids bike repairs
that
morning for any kids who register.
Registration is FREE and Boise Bicycle Project will receive $1 for every child who registers for the event. To register, click
here
Every year St. Lukes draws thousands of people of all ages to downtown Boise for a fun, community-oriented race, FitOne. But it's more than a great way to spend a September morning. It's something much bigger-a platform to inspire healthy living, healthy communities, and fun activities kids and families can enjoy for years to come.
This year we want YOU to be part of our Girl Scouts of Silver Sage FitOne team. Join us on September 28th at 9am as we show the city how to run like a Girl Scout!
So grab your friends, family members and co-workers and register for team Girl Scouts of Silver Sage-- let's have the biggest team in the race!
 Scout Day/Night at Roaring Springs!
This event is for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
Friday, August 2nd
3:00 pm-8:00 pm
$16.99+ tax per person
Group Name: SCOUTS
Password: 19WATERPARKFUN
A Non-profit with a Mission
The Idaho Internet Crimes Against
Children Coalition is a community-based non-profit organization made up of community volunteers, dedicated to Statewide community awareness, education, and prevention of Internet victimization of children by child predators.
Are you a troop leader or parent volunteer that wants to have our coalition come present internet safety to your kids to help earn their Cyber Security badges? Visit our "Contact Us" portion of our website
www.iicaccoalition.org
Every Girl Scout that participates in
our coalition's presentations will also a earn a Free IICACC Online Safety Fun Patch!!!
Free Summer College Application Boot Camps
College Application Boot Camp is for rising seniors whom teachers, counselors and coaches identify as highly interested/capable, and in need of a jump start due to socio-economic background and/or first-generation college hopeful status. We're looking for students with 3.0 and above cumulative GPA.
This College Application Boot Camp is FREE to nominated students, who will attend a ONE-day session. Step Ahead Idaho will also offer students free, ongoing college application support throughout the fall at one of our College Advising Drop-In Centers (Downtown YMCA or Hillcrest locations).
Contact Laura Gibson at lgibson@stepaheadidaho.org to register
When?
Wednesday, July 10: 12-7
Saturday, July 13: 10-5
Tuesday, July 16: 10-5
Thursday, Aug. 1: 10-5
Saturday, Aug. 3: 10-5
Link your "Amazon Smiles" Account!
It's super easy to do and doesn't cost anything. Go to smile.amazon.com to sign up. When prompted for a charity you would like to benefit, choose Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council Inc. (EIN: #82-0259644). Now you can shop and support Girl Scouts at the same time! When you want to shop, be sure to log into smile.amazon.com.
Sign up for the Fred Meyer Community Reward Program
Link your Fred Meyer Rewards card to Girl Scouts of Silver Sage, ID #Hr913. Click
here
and choose"Link Your Rewards Card now". Follow the quick steps to create an account and you're on your way.
Engineering for Kids - Engineering for a Cause 
Our partners at Engineering for Kids are offering workshops that benefit the Ronald McDonald House. These will include Electrical Engineering: Circuit Bug, Mechanical Engineering: Ball Maze and Aerospace Engineering: Bottle Rocket. For complete information, click
HERE
Needlepoint Classes
We have a community member that would like to share her passion and knowledge of needlepoint with the Girl Scouts. She will provide materials, teach basic stitches and girls can complete one or two projects. Contact Carol Stoddard
HERE
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July 2019
Treasure Valley
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Boise Open Tickets
Are you looking forward to Justin Moore at
Albertsons Boise Open
? Well, you are in for a treat. We're participating in Tickets-Fore-Charity again which means we have FREE Club House Boise Open tickets to give away! These passes get you in any and all days of the Boise Open, including the Justin Moore concert! When you redeem these passes at the gate, you are benefiting Girl Scouts. Click here to let us know you'd like a ticket and we will contact you when they are available (two per person).
Extended Membership
NEW to Girl Scouts or have a NEW friend who would like to join? Join now and enjoy this fantastic promotion "A 16-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 2020 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.
Scouting Stars
Congratulations to our 2019 Scouting Stars and Gold Award Recipients!
Scouting Stars
Abby Whelan Amelie Nichols Chloe Whelan Christine Nygard
Elaine Henson Elizabeth Crump Jasmine Reyes Taylor Lark
Kaitlyn Robinson Karmelle Laughrin
Gold Award Recipients
Jaden Franklin Maddie Schuyler Shelbe Craig
Taylor Lark Kayla Hutchings
Celebrated annually, the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage's Scouting Stars luncheon serves as a unique opportunity to honor Girl Scouts for their achievements and gather the region's civic and business leaders, patrons, and volunteers in support of distinguished leadership and innovation.
Join us July 31st, 2019 from 11:30 am - 1 pm at The Grove Hotel in Downtown Boise. Registration begins at 11 am. Awards luncheon is $50 per person
Tickets are going fast! To attend this special luncheon, register here by July 17, 2019
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Septoberfest September 27-29, 2019
Save the Date and get ready to join other GSSSC adults in a volunteer training weekend.
Meet other volunteers, collaborate, learn, rejuvenate, and try new things.
If you have a talent to share and teach or if you would love to see a class this year - email us at
info@septoberfest-ssc.org
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Girl Scout Gold Award Training
Gold Award Training is open to all girls, 9th grade and older, parents, and advisers, 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 submit a Gold Award Proposal Application. Registration is required for training.
Not in the Boise area? Not a problem! We have the ability to Skype girls into the training.
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Join In On the Camp Fun!
Archery, campfires, and nature hikes, oh my! There is a world of fun for your Girl Scout this summer at our two amazing summer camps. Girls will make new friends, step into their challenge zone, meet counselors from around the world (including South Africa, Poland and the Netherlands) and gain independence. Our all girl camps allow girls to express themselves, be silly, and try new things in a safe environment! Don't miss out on the fun, registration is open now!
More information about camp and how to register can be found
HERE.
Didn't receive a camp guide in your mail? You can view one
HERE
or contact
customercare@girlscouts-ssc.org
to receive one in the mail.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend: July 13th and 14th
Come share your love of the great outdoors and let your Girl Scout and her bestie discover the magic of nature and its wonders. Girl Scouts LOVE State Parks and now is your chance to show it! During your girl's epic State Park adventure, she can:
* Have fun working on a hands-on nature project
* Observe animal habitats
* Participate in fishing adventures
* Invite her girl bestie (who doesn't have to be a Girl Scout) and make new friends-SWEET!
Celebrate the outdoors Girl Scout style and remember to share the fun on social media using hashtag #GSoutdoors.
Join us on July 13 for a day of adventure. Pick your park and RSVP today! Ponderosa State Park, Castle Rocks State Park, Lucky Peak.
Interested in volunteering for Girl Scouts Love State Parks? Here's what we need!
Ponderosa State Park: 9:30am-1:00pm
- 12 people to demo tin foil cooking with Banana Boats
Castle Rocks State Park: 12:00-3:00pm and overnight camping
- 1-2 people to coordinate day of event starting at 1PM
- Hand out patches, check people in, answer questions, guide people to right activities
- Camp at Twin Sister Campground and deliver a campfire/nighttime activity
- s'mores, camp songs, telescope, etc.
Lucky Peak State Park: 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Astronomy Program 10:00pm-11:00pm
- 1 person to attend 10pm Astronomy Program
- Bring GSSSC telescope and s'mores materials
- Hand out astronomy badges
- 1-2 people or older girl troop to run Girl Scout Badge activities. Activities can be provided.
Summer Camp Open House!
Back by popular demand, both Girl Scouts of Silver Sage resident camps will be hosting an open house for families to have the opportunity to get a tour of camp, meet our wonderful camp staff, and have all their questions answered about our exciting summer program! Open houses are drop in and will include light refreshments. Everyone is welcome to come visit camp! The Camp Director and summer camp leadership team will have a private space available for families who would like to talk about concerns or special circumstances in a more private space.
Registration is required for this event. We must get a minimum of 25 people registered to run the open house.
Camp Ta-Man-a-Wis- July 21st, 2019- 2pm to 6pm register
here
Now is your chance to make history!
Totem Pole Village is being renamed to Courageous Women Village, and we need your help!
Look out for applications this fall for your troop's opportunity to name a cabin here at camp. If your troop's application is selected, your troop picture and bio of your courageous woman will be displayed inside the cabin!
More Amazing Outdoor Adventures!
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Girl Scout STEM Opportunities
(If workshops are full, we do have a wait list and many times are able to move girls off of this list.)
GoldieBlox kits are available for Daisies to complete their Board Game, Model Car, and Roller Coaster Design badges and for Brownies to complete the Leap Box, Fling Flyer, and Race Car Design badges. Reserve yours today
HERE. Kits can be checked out for 1 month.
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Complete the No Bummer Summer Challenge!
Click
here to access the No Bummer Summer
challenge.
Girls who
complete at
least 50 of the 100 activities will earn a fun patch! The challenge lasts May 1st - August 31st. Completed forms can be sent to
program@girlscouts-ssc.org
or
mailed to the Girl Scouts
Leadership Center no later
than
September 6th.
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Icon Corner: Going Beyond Babysitting & Lawn-mowing
Babysitting and lawn mowing are tried and true moneymakers for kids, but not every child has interests in those areas. So, if your children express interest in making money (but are not yet ready for even a part-time job), help them figure out what they're good at.
Think out of the box. If your child does well in math, can she help tutor a younger child who is having trouble? If she enjoys baking, why not sell her own brand of cookies? Is your son interested in building model planes? Help him brainstorm for ways to make it profitable.
Your kids will need your help, but your time (and sometimes money) is a good investment here. Even if they make mistakes, you've taught your children to think like entrepreneurs and come up with enjoyable ways to handle money.
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