Your Girl Scouts Bi-Weekly News & Updates
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A reimagined adventure begins this summer! Camp Spirit and Camp Echo are perfect for your girl to develop new skills, find self-confidence, and explore the world around her in a safe, fun environment.
With many sessions to choose from, she can explore her artsy side, build her outdoor science skills, cook up a storm, and so much more. No matter which session she chooses, she’ll get to participate in traditional camp activities, discover adventures with new friends, and make lasting memories all while keeping her engaged. Girl Scout Camp Spirit and Camp Echo is open to ALL girls - no prior Girl Scout experience needed to attend
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A week-long day camp program full of our favorite Girl Scout Camp activities!
- Each week of camp includes hiking, cookout desserts, skits, songs and art projects
- Girl Scout traditions we all love like SWAPs, counselors with silly camp names, and friendship circle.
- Themes include Wild Water Week, Camp Classics, Summer in Color, Pedal & Roll, Survivor and more!
- Two week-long Counselor-in-Training sessions!
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Brand-new way to look at camp and the outdoors through a virtual camp experience
- Two daily virtual sessions a day with counselors as well as curated off the computer activities daily
- Themes include Great Girl Scout Bake-Off, Art in Action, Mad Scientist, Me & My Gal Weekend Extravaganza, Teen Retreat and more!
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Help us Shape the Future of Camp
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Upcoming Virtual Programs & Events
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July 6-10 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Register to get Zoom Link
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July 11-12 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Register to get Zoom Link
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July 6-10 from 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Registration is Required
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July 11-12 from 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Registration is Required
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July 1 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Registration is Required
July 1 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Registration is Required
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Join Sarah and Mattie in exploring two of the national parks in Southern Utah! We are going to talk about what creates the arches of Arches, the types of rocks you’ll find there, and why there are so many cool rock formations! Sarah and Mattie will also be ready to answer any of your questions!!
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GSUSA Virtual Global Gender Equality Series
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On Tuesday, June 30, GSUSA will launch the Global Gender Equality series for Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts.
The six-week program will be facilitated by 14 Girl Scouts from five councils nationwide. Participants will learn about global gender issues such as girls’ access to education and STEM, the reality of gender-based violence, and leadership while they earn their Global Action Award.
The program will run every Tuesday from June 30 to August, 4:00–6:00 p.m. ET. The registration fee is $25. Register
here
!
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Daisy Eco Learner:
Be prepared to protect nature and all living things from harmful effects like trash!
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Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge
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Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors safely while social distancing! While you’re at it, join the Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge—complete the designated number of activities and earn yourself a cool new patch. Use #gsoutdoors to share your story and to see how other girls are completing this fun outdoor challenge.
Download the challenge
here
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Summer Bucket List Challenge!
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Girl Scouts of Silver Sage challenges girls, their families and friends to get outdoors this summer! Participants who do 50 of the 100 activities in the challenge, complete the form and turn it in
here
no later than September 7th will receive a free Summer Bucket List Patch! Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate. Share your challenge on social media using #gsssc #summerbucketlist.
Download the challenge
here
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Do A Good Turn Daily Challenge
Face Mask Making
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For our next national Girl Scouts Give Back service project, we’re excited to provide more opportunities for girls to start or continue making face masks that keep our communities safe and healthy! Check out the Girl Scout national service projects page for instructions on how to make and donate masks, as well as how our national partnership with Feeding America, a network of food banks across the country, can help you distribute masks to those who need them.
To learn more about this National Service Project, visit the Girl Scout's National Service Project website
here
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Need to know how to donate face masks?
Click here
for information on how and where to donate masks.
Need to know more like how to make a mask or how to wear one?
Click here
to read more from the Center for Disease Control!
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Volunteer Resources and Updates
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Facebook Live Event: Tips & Tricks for Successful Virtual Troop Meetings
Wednesday June 24, 7:30-8:30 PM
Join us for a live presentation and Q&A dedicated to sharing tips & tricks for a successfully engage your girls through virtual troop meetings. Troop Support and Program staff will be ready to answer any question! Join us from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Thursday June 4th.
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Have you seen the just-released incentives for Early Bird Renewals?
Click here to renew today and be entered to win prizes like a $300 shopping spree or a Lifetime Membership!
Check out our
website
for all the details!
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Scouting Stars has gone Virtual!
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Join us Thursday, July 30th at 6:30pm for our annual
Scouting Stars
event where we recognize outstanding Girl Scouts in Treasure Valley. This year’s Scouting Stars will be entirely
virtual
, which means everyone can watch!
Tune in for prizes and girl recognition. Girls are encouraged to form watch parties with their families at home and cheer on their sister Girl Scouts.
Troops can discuss the event the next time they virtually meet.
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In-Person Troop Meeting & Activity Updates
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Looking for updates on in-person troop meetings, store hours, and how we're keeping campers safe in the time of COVID?
Click here to check out our website and we will see you soon.
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Have you visited GSUSA's
Girl Scouts at Home
page? View Badge activities by grade level or topic and explore ways to stay engaged at home!
NEW!
GSUSA launched a new Girl Scouts at Home feature: an
event calendar
listing nationally produced virtual events for girls, parents, and volunteers, which can complement your local efforts!
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Bridging & End of Year Parties
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We have membership stars, badges, cookie pins, patches, certificates and bridging kits available as your girls wrap up this membership year, celebrate their hard work and bridge to the next level of Girl Scouts -- even if they do so virtually!
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