Your Girl Scouts Weekly News & Updates
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Dear Girl Scouts,
I hope that you and your families are well and doing everything you can to stay well, and find comfort and joy together. At my house we've finished eating all our Girl Scout cookies and I especially miss the lemon-ups, because I love all things lemon.
I will forever associate lemon-ups with this time in history. I also think the expression: "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade," is particularly appropriate now. It's important for families to recognize and talk about the things most lemon (sour) in your life, so you can face them together. And then find ways to "make lemonade" by making something sweet out of the current situation. Finding new ways to connect with your troop, learning new knowledge, and finding ways to help others even while you're at home are great ways to sweeten life.
In this edition of our Grow at Home newsletter, you'll find many ideas to make your own "lemonade" by learning and growing.
Be well and find joy,
Pat Pyke
Chief Executive Officer
Girl Scouts of silver Sage
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Upcoming Virtual Programs & Events
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Today! April 1 3:00PM
Shake Rattle and Roll: Let's Talk Earthquakes!
Join Program Manager Mattie and Program Coordinator Sarah as they talk about earthquakes and answer your questions.
Meeting ID: 178 495 495
Password: 079006
Call in to the meeting
+1 301 715 8592 US
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April 3 1:30PM
Join Program Manager Mattie for this at-home workshop. We will complete all three steps of the Daisy Outdoor Art Maker badge and steps one, two and three of the Brownie Outdoor Art Creator badge. Older girls may have fun following along however this workshop does not complete any badge steps for Juniors and up
Supply List:
- Crayons
- Paper
- Leaves
- Watercolor paints (or other paints)
- Beans
- Empty water bottle or soda can
- Tape
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Every Monday starting April 6 9:15AM
Start your week off by singing your favorite camp songs with Camp Director Noodle every Monday!
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April 13 5:00PM
Gold Award Training
This training is open to all Silver Sage Girl Scouts, 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 propose a Gold Award Proposal Application.
This training will be held virtually. Please register
here
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April 17 11:30AM
Join Community Specialist Amber for this fun Outdoor Cooking event. The Cook-a-Long will cover steps from multiple Girl Scout badges and offers the joy of cooking over a campfire
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Supplies List:
- A heat source such as a fire pit, BBQ or oven
- Tinfoil
- Vegetables cut into pieces
- Pre-cooked meat
- Bananas
- Chocolate
- Marshmallows
- A knife
- A cutting board
- Tongs and oven mitts
- An adult to help
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April 29
Program Aide Training
This training prepares Girl Scout Cadettes to safely and successfully lead younger girls through age appropriate activities in partnership with approved adults. This training will be held virtually. Please register
here
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Badges of the Week
One of the great things about Girl Scouts is that it can be done anytime, anywhere. Here are a handful of quick, easy, and fun Badges that you can complete with materials commonly found around the house!
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Brownie Making Games
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Try a scavenger hunt, make a mystery game, create a party game, change the rules, and invent a whole new sport!
Senior Cross Training
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Set your goal, start stretching, add cardio, toning, and strengthening, and stay motivated to reach your goal!
Troop Leaders, don't forget: Full Badge requirements and lessons can also be viewed on the
Volunteer Toolkit
(VTK).
Earned a Badge? Visit our store
here
to purchase. Now through April 30th, 2020, shipping is free.
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Rise and Thrive Challenge
Our program team had a lot of fun creating a “Rise and Thrive” challenge as a way for the whole family to try new things and stay active while at home. We can’t wait to hear about all the fun things you do together. Submit by May 31st to earn a FREE patch!
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Download the Rise and Thrive Challenge
here
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Outdoor Challenge
Sharpen your outdoor skills by starting the Outdoor Progression Patch, exploring the night sky, and more!
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Click the links below to visit
Explore the Night Sky with Sky Map App or
Google Sky
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Do A Good Turn Daily Challenge
Our deployed soldiers from Mountain Home Air Force Base are not able to come home right now. Let’s put some smiles on their faces during this time!
Write a letter or draw a picture thanking an Idaho soldier! Then, t
ake a picture of what you create and send it to program@girlscouts-ssc.org. We will collect all items and send them to Mountain Home Air Force Base.
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How can you serve others and your community?
- Write someone you love a note
- Find a toy you don't use and put it in a box to donate later
- Send a letter or drawing to someone in a nursing home
- Write down 5 more things that you are grateful for
- Call or Video-chat someone you love
Did you or someone you know do a good turn? Please tell us about it; we'd love to share your story! Email your story to
program@girlscouts-ssc.org
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Virtual Videos and Resources
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Virtual Experiences
There are endless opportunities for adventure when you’re a Girl Scout. Virtual experiences are no exception. Check out these links to explore the world from the comfort of your couch!
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Click the links below to visit
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For Volunteers
Strengthen your skills, or learn something new!
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Visit GSUSA's
Girl Scouts at Home to view self-guided free activities to keep your girl, troop, and community connected.
Girl Scouts of Citrus are posting Badge activities for Daisies and Brownies
here!
Join the
Virtual Girl Scout Activities
group on Facebook to view other Council's live videos and Badge workshops!
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Girl Scout Meetings Online
Looking for ways to stay connected? See below for free and low cost tools that could be useful for you.
We encourage Troop Leaders to determine the best solution for your troop's needs.
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We’re truly inspired by all the Troops already meeting and engaging with Girl Scouts online. Shout out to Troops 713, 45, 338, 313, and 620 in Caldwell, and all the others who are meeting virtually!
If you too are meeting online, we’d love to hear from you! To show our admiration; the first 50 girls to take a screenshot of your online troop meeting and send it to
program@girlscouts-ssc.org
will receive a FREE fun patch!
Not ready to dive in to the world of virtual troop meetings? We totally understand. We’re currently working on developing “virtual meeting toolkits” and guidelines for Troop Leaders; stay tuned for more updates to come!
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The Girl Scouts Leadership Center may be closed,
but you can still order online!
Now through April 30th, all shipping is free!
Visit our online store
here
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