YOUR GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM GUIDE | 2017-18

It’s going to be a G.I.R.L. kind of year around Badgerland—one filled with awe-inspiring experiences! Your desire for her to achieve more, create more and experience more is why Girl Scouts is here. This PathFinder Program Guide is filled with programs and activities that will help her build the skills she needs to unleash her inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader). There’s nothing stopping your G.I.R.L. from accomplishing amazing things. Sign her up for some of these awesome programs!

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contents...Volunteer Toolkit ........................................................................... 4Let’s Go Expo .................................................................................. 5Troop Fundraisers ........................................................................ 7All About the Cookie Program ................................................... 7Trips including Convention! .................................................... 8-9Patches, New Badges and Journeys ........ ...........................10-11K-5 Programs ............................................................................12-176-12 Programs .........................................................................19-23Leadership Trainings .............................................................24-25More Stuff for Girls to Do .................................................... 27-29Registration Info .....................................................................30-31Programs At-a-Glance .......................................................... 32-33The Girl Scout Shop ....................................................................34

CONNECT WITH BADGERLAND• info@gsbadgerland.org• 800.236.2710• gsbadgerland.org

Our social posts highlight photos and stories of Badgerland Girl Scouts doing amazing things. You never know when your Girl Scout will be featured!

Girl Scout Service Centers and Shops

Janesville3000 Milton Avenue, Suite 113

La Crosse2710 Quarry Road

Madison2710 Ski Lane

Platteville305 E Business Highway 151, Suite D

Camping today, coding tomorrow. With Girl Scouts, she can do it all.

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Dreamers. Doers. Movers. Makers.

The Volunteer Toolkit: Digital Troop AssistantThe Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) gives Troop Co-Leaders and parents everything they need to

have a well-planned, well-informed Girl Scouting year.

Log in to VTK by clicking on “My GS” at gsbadgerland.org. It’s that simple.

Why Aren’t You Using This Yet?

VTK For Leaders - You can: - Access troop meeting plans

- See step-by-step activity guides for troop meeting

- View and edit your troop roster

- Email parents with a single click

- Share troop meeting activities with parents

- Log girls’ petal/badge and Journey achievements

- Add events and your own troop activities

VTK For Parents - You can: - Access troop meeting plans

- See step-by-step activity guides for troop meeting

- View your troop roster

- Email fellow troop parents with a single click

- View your girls’ badge achievements

- View troop plans, activities and outings

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TAKE THE LEAD & ATTEND

Featuring break-out sessions to inspire your Girl Scout year. Share your best ideas and hear innovative approaches to Girl Scout topics. Browse the Program Partner Expo exhibits while getting info for creative and adventurous troop outings and activities.

Registration is open. Come for a few hours or the day. Zero cost. Infinite benefits!

Troop Leaders, Volunteers & Girls in Grades 6-12

LA CROSSE AREA Saturday, October 21

Onalaska High School | 9am-2:30pm

MADISON AREA Saturday, October 14

American Family Insurance Training Center| 9am-3:30pm

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Just Like Senior Girl Scout Troop 2960

They trekked east and had anadventure-packed Getaway in West Virginia.

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Troop Leaders Get Training:Cookie Program Overview Training: December 9, webinars for cookie rookies and vets NEW NEW NEW Smart Cookie Tech Training Smart Cookies is the new troop cookie ordering system! (pssst no more SNAP!)

- January 6: All troops send a representative to learn the new systemParents: Look for the Cookie Program Family Guide in the mail in January and for a troop meeting on the program that same month. Girls and Troops: Attend a Cookiepalooza Kickoff in January. Details on page 14.

2 WAYS TO EARN forTroop Projects, Outings & ActivitiesRunning a girl-led business will expand her world.Not only will she earn money for troop activities and great girl rewards, she’ll learn a lifetime of skills including—goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics.

1 In a Nutshell Program • October 4-25Sell chocolates, nuts, magazines, photo keepsakes and more to earn troop money at the start of the Girl Scout year.

• Take in-person orders with the paper order card• Send template emails inviting customers to order online• On average, troops earn $269 participating in the sale• Girls earn tons of great girl rewards, including personalized patches

Troop Leaders Get Trained: September 21, 90-minute webinars at 12pm or 6pmParents: Look for more info about the nutshell fall fundraiser from your troop co-leader.

2 Cookie Program • February 3-March 11Participate in the world’s largest girl-led business to earn troop funds for service projects and troop activities and trips.

• Sell cookies in your neighborhood and at troop cookie booths• Sell cookies online with a personalized Digital Cookie site• Troops earn $7.56-$9 per cookie case sold (depending on quantity sold)• Girls earn awesome rewards including trips to Disney World• Girls can choose to be a Philanthropist and donate her earnings• Troops can earn a Troop Trip Bonus Reward to fun girl-centric places In 2017, over

500 troops earned the troop outing! Will yours in 2018?

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GIRL SCOUT DESTINATIONS • GRADES 6-12

This is the ultimate travel adventure program for Girl Scouts. Destinations trips are for girls to attend independently or with a friend. The travel options are limitless; girls can take a trip focused on space or wildlife photography in the U.S. or head out of the country bound for Costa Rica, Europe, India and more. Financial aid may be available to help defray costs for Destinations.

Summer 2018 Grades: 6-12 Trip opportunities and applications: girlscouts.org/travel Early application deadline by November 15 | Final application deadline February 1, 2018 Submit applications to: Badgerland Girl Scouts / 3000 Milton Ave. Suite 113 / Janesville WI 53545

These are pre-planned adventures for troops to awesome places around the country. Getaways were created for troops that want to travel but don’t know where to start or have the time to figure out all the details. Popular Getaways include a visit to New York City to watch Wicked on Broadway, or learn about sea mammals in San Francisco, or head off to Space Camp in Alabama, or explore the lighthouses on Cape Cod.

Available Year Round Details and Registration: girlscouts.org/travel

GIRL SCOUT GETAWAYS • GRADES 6-12

LIFE-CHANGINGEXPERIENCES

Badgerland go-getter Rebecca Hose at Adrenaline Rush, an 8-day high adventure, multi-state Girl Scouts Destinations trip.

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Troop & Girl Travel webinar on September 20.

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THE BADGERLAND SUMMER TRIP: ST. LOUIS BOUND! • GRADES 4-12

It’s a summer tradition —the Badgerland Bus Trip. In 2018, we’re heading to St. Louis for two nights and three days. Of course, we’ll explore all the famous tourist destinations you’ve only seen in pictures, and together we’ll discover the hidden treasures in this gorgeous Missouri city. The first day we’ll visit a train station transformed into a bustling shopping and activity center. From there it’s on to the City Museum where we’ll sleep (ha!) and spend the night exploring the countless slides, tubes, tunnels and caves. Spend the next morning at the St. Louis Zoo and then on to the Science Center where we’ll sleep under the stars in the planetarium. The third day we venture to the top of the famous Arch then hop aboard a riverboat for a cruise down the Mississippi River. It’s the Girl Scout trip of the summer…don’t miss it!

AWESOME: You can earn this trip in the Cookie Program. Girls selling 1008 boxes of cookies can choose the trip as her Cookie reward. And girls selling 1212 boxes can earn the trip for herself and her grown-up!

June 19-21, 2018 Early Register by May 29: $225 girl/adult Register by June 5: $235 girl/adult

G.I.R.L. 2017: ROAD TRIP TO NATIONAL CONVENTION!We’re chartering a bus for THE event of the year - the G.I.R.L. Convention in Columbus, Ohio!

For three days, girls will take over Ohio’s capital city and Badgerland will be part of the magic! More than 10,000 of the brightest, toughest and most capable girls and women in the world are expected at this special gathering that only comes once every three years.

Travel with other G.I.R.L.s, see and learn new things and pack your bags full of inspiring, life-changing experiences. What are you waiting for?!

At the event, girls will build friendships and connections, be inspired at girl-driven workshops and visit the world-famous ‘Hall of Experiences!’ Excited? One of the grandest moments of the convention (did we mention it only happens every third year) is the jaw-dropping, opening ceremony where you’ll laugh, dance and probably shed a few tears at the sheer emotion of saying the Girl Scout Promise in harmony with 10,000 others.

Details: Price includes coach bus transportation, convention registration fees and a commemorative G.I.R.L. Travel Kit! Price does not include most meals or hotels. The Program Team will work with you to coordinate your hotel, expected to range $131-$232 each night (put four people in a room and cut costs dramatically). Girls must attend with adults to meet safety ratios.

October 5-8, 2017 Grades: 4-12 Register by September 5: $500 girl / $560 adult

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For: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors Program Runs: January 1 - September 30, 2018

How To Earn the PatchThere are so many successful and powerful female entrepreneurs in Badgerland. Get to know and learn from them. How it works: Research and interview a female who runs her own business. Spend time talking with her and learning about what she does and why she became an entrepreneur. Invite her to mentor you and help brainstorm your own business start-ups. Create a business plan and present it to your mentor. Who knows? Maybe your next step will be launching a business before the year is out! Complete and submit the GIRLpreneur patch form to get your patch.

Bonus: Juniors will complete three steps of the Junior Business Owner badge and Cadettes earn the Entrepreneur badge by completing this patch program.

PROJECT PATCH GIRLpreneur: It’s My Biz! Patch

COMMUNITY SERVICE PATCH 31 Random Acts of KindnessFor: All Girl Scouts Program Runs: October 1-31, 2017

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Last fall, Badgerland Girl Scouts conducted over 27,125 Random Acts of Kindness during the month of October. Let’s see if we can double the kindness this fall! Giving back and doing good deeds is part of our DNA. So, in October, we’re challenging Girl Scouts to do a good turn every day of the month.

How To Earn the PatchComplete 31 Random Acts of Kindness, one on each day in October. Need ideas? Think of ways to put a smile on someone’s face: leave a note, help a neighbor, save pennies and treat your little brother with an ice cream cone. The ideas are endless. Record the good deeds on the new Act of Kindness calendar at gsbadgerland.org (search for random acts of kindness). Complete the order form, submit it with payment and receive the newly designed patch in the mail.

COOL TRIVIA Here’s why we’re doing this special program in October: Our amazing Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon Low, was born on October 31 so what greater tribute to her than by spreading Girl Scout goodness?!

PATCHESBadgerland Exclusive

AWESOME > 53% of female business owners were Girl Scouts.

YIKES > Wisconsin ranks 38 in the nation with female-owned businesses.

OUR GOAL > Let’s license girls to discover they are tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.

Girl Scout Makers Patch

Earn a Girl Scout Makers Patch This Year This is an awesome troop activity. Girl Scouts have a blast doing STEM projects with our exclusive Makers Kits. The STEM kits are available for check-out at Badgerland Service Centers and come with all the pieces your girls need to complete the steps to earn the patch along with simple instructions and an Adult Learning Guide that makes it easy for you to do STEM too! Details, including check-out info, at gsbadgerland.org.

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NEW THIS YEAR! Journeys and BadgesThe new Journeys and badges are timely additions to our programming because they’re just what the girls asked for...Take Action projects in science, technology, engineering, and math and outdoor activities. Which ones will your Girl Scout go after?

Take a whirl with a new Journey on topics she’s fired up about—

STEM and the great Outdoors.

OUTDOOR JOURNEY Anchored by the Troop Camping badge, this Journey will deepen girls’ outdoor skills and inspire an interest in environmental stewardship.

STEM JOURNEYS (3 choices!)Think Like an Engineer: Learn how to think like a designer with hands-on design challenges.Think Like a Programmer: Learn how programmers solve problems with awesome adventures in code.Think Like a Citizen Scientist: Take STEM outside as a citizen scientist — collecting data, interacting with a scientist and making a difference in the world.

BADGESEngineering | Robotics: Design robots after learning how they’re built and programmed. Engineering | Mechanical Engineering: Hands-on engineering activities such as building and testing roller coasters, race cars and jumping robots.Girls’ Choice | Troop Camping: Every year girls vote for their favorite badge category and topic. And the winner this year is...Troop Camping! (We have lots of Troop Camps this year. Sign up for one and start working to earn this badge!)New Daisy Only Badges - Outdoor Art Maker and Good Neighbor: Daisies can now get in on the creativity other Girl Scouts already enjoy and discover all about their school, city and state.

Login to Volunteer Toolkit to see the requirements to earn Journeys and Badges. (psst: You’ll love the enhancements we made to VTK! Troop Co-Leaders can plan the year and parents can get connected with the troop. Log in today: Click My GS at gsbadgerland.org)

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DAISY BROWNIE JUNIORGIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS IN GRADES K-5

The programs for girls in grades K-5 on pages 13-17 are planned and led by the program experts at Badgerland Council. HOW IT WORKS Register for programs at gsbadgerland.org. (Registration details on pages 30-31.) Girls must be supervised by adults at these programs, unless otherwise noted. Troops and individual Girl Scouts are welcome to attend. If you have any questions about any program, just ask – we love to talk about our programs! info@gsbadgerland.org or 800.236.2710

EHAWEE EXPLORATION ADVENTURE! • GRADES 4-5 (Also available to older Girl Scouts: page 19)

It’s all about troop adventure. Hiking, fire building, archery, songs and other notable exploits are awaiting Junior Girl Scouts. Are you bold enough to take the challenge and say yes to fall camp? See you there, if you dare! (Adults to meet ratio attend free.)

October 6-8, 6pm-10am Camp Ehawee, Mindoro Early Register by September 5: $75 girl/additional adult | Register by September 30: $80 girl/ additional adult

BROWNIE BLAST: TROOP CAMP • GRADES 2-3

Brownies unite for an overnight at camp and work toward earning the Cabin Camper badge with hiking and fire building. Bring your sleeping bag to bunk in cabins. (Adults to meet ratio attend free.)

November 4-5, 8:45am-10am Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Early Register by October 3: $50 girl/additional adult | Register by October 10: $55 girl/additional adult

MUSEUM MAYHEM • Grades K-5 (Also available to older Girl Scouts: page 19)

Visit the State Capitol, American Family DreamBank, Children’s Museum, Wisconsin Historical and Veterans Museum. Make the day even more smashing and make time to shop and dine on famous State Street. This is a non-structured program with adult volunteers leading their Girl Scouts to venues in their own time frame.

November 11, 9:30am-5pm Check-in @ Madison Children’s Museum: 9:30-10:30am Girl Scouts get a GS Museum Mayhem wristband at check-in that serves as a ticket for all venues all day Early Register by October 24: $10 girl / $8 adult | Register by October 31: $15 girl / $10 adult

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE! TROOP CAMP • GRADES 4-5 (Also available to older Girl Scouts: page 20)

What do you want to do? The weekend is packed with so many outdoor activities you’ll have a blast choosing your fun. Hiking, nature games, crafts and traditional Girl Scout fun. Troops can plan ahead to work on your own toward Journeys and badges. So, stock up on SWAPS and come to the Dells for a most excellent troop outing. (Adults to meet ratio attend free.)

December 1-3, 6pm-10am Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Early Register by October 31: $75 girl/additional adult | Register by November 7: $80 girl/additional adult

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COOKIEPALOOZA • Grades K-5

This is where go-getter Girl Scouts get psyched and prepared for cookie time! Learn cookie basics including selling safety, money management from local bankers and participate in cookie-inspired games and activities all designed to teach girls how to have a successful cookie season. Girl Scouts get a Cookiepalooza patch and Cookie Activity Pin.

NEW IN 2018 Expo-style to move through all the awesome activities at your own pace and leave when you’re done.

January 13, 1-4pm Platteville Middle School, Platteville Early Register by December 26: $5 girl Register by January 3: $10 girl

January 20, 1-5pm TBA, Madison Early Register by January 3: $5 girl Register by January 9: $10 girl

January 21, 1-4pm Central High School, La Crosse Early Register by January 3: $5 girl Register by January 9: $10 girl

January 27, 1-4pm Parker High School, Janesville Early Register by January 9: $5 girl Register by January 16: $10 girl

January 13 10am-12pm or 2-4pm Edgewood College, Madison Early Register by December 19: $5 girl Register by January 4: $10 girl

STEM SOUP: CODE SQUAD • Grades K-3

Gather your squad, it’s time for Daisies and Brownies to code! In one action-packed session, discover how to talk to computers, test your skills by playing cool video games and dream up your own amazing inventions. You’re a G.I.R.L. Boss; what will you create with your Code Squad? Take home a unique STEM Soup patch and work on the brand new Think Like a Programmer Journey.

December 2, 10am-12pm or 2-4pm Western Technical College, La Crosse Early Register by November 14: $5 girl Register by November 21: $10 girl

December 16, 10am-12pm or 2-4pm Beloit College, Beloit Early Register by November 28: $5 girl Register by December 5: $10 girl

April 8, 1-3pm Myrick Park, La Crosse Register by March 27 • $5 requested donation

ACTIVATE! • Grades K-5 (Also available to Cadettes: page 20)

Unleash your super STEM genius. Try out the coolest gadgets and robots alongside coders and engineers. This expo-style event is perfect for the whole troop or family with dozens of hands-on activities and demos to build, invent and even break stuff. So what are you waiting for? It’s time for innovative Girl Scouts to Activate!

PATCH! Girl Scouts take home the Activate! patch to remember this fantastic experience.

GREAT IDEA: Register and bring along a non-Girl Scout friend and she’ll get the special patch, too. December 3, 2-4pm Monona Terrace, Madison Register by November 21 • $5 requested donation

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WINTERFEST • GRADES K-5 (Also available to older Girl Scouts: page 21)

Winter is more fun with just a little imagination. Paint the snow, design and build forts made from the snow bricks you engineer. Even more seasonal activities include winter ecology, cold winter science and snow sports. Warm up inside with winter crafts, games, and hot chocolate!

Note: This is a great troop or family outing. Pack a lunch if you want; snacks and hot cocoa provided.

January 27, 10am-3pm Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Early Register by December 20: $10 per person • Register by January 3: $15 per person

STEM SOUP: BOT SQUAD • Grades K-3

Robots! Need we say more? Discover how to program robots to do your bidding! J/K :) Girl Scouts will use the latest bot tech to make the world a better place! Your Squad Mission: Program like a G.I.R.L. Boss. Girl Scouts will also take home a Bot Squad patch. Collect all the STEM Soup patches and work on your Robotics badges too!

March 10, 10am-12pm or 2-4pm Beloit College, Beloit Early Register by February 20: $5 girl Register by February 27: $10 girl

March 24, 10am-12pm or 2-4pm Edgewood College, Madison Early Register by March 6: $5 girl Register by March 13: $10 girl

April 7, 10am-12pm or 2-4pm Western Technical College, La Crosse Early Register by March 20: $5 girl Register by March 27: $10 girl

INTERNATIONAL CARNIVALE & WORLD THINKING DAY EXPO • Grades K-5 (Also available to Cadettes: page 21)

Learn about other cultures while dancing and eating your way around the world sampling foods, playing new games and learning new crafts. Girl Scouts get a World Thinking Day patch. Expo-style event.

Girl Scouts who host a cultural education booth at this event will be able to register at a reduced rate. Check out the full details in the online program listing at gsbadgerland.org. March 3, 10am-1pm Door Creek Church, Madison Early Register by February 13: $5 girl Register by February 20: $10 girl

March 10, 10am-1pm Central High School, La Crosse Early Register by February 20: $5 girl Register by February 27: $10 girl

TROOP CAMPER WEEKEND • GRADES 4-5 (Also available to Cadettes: page 21)

Ambitious troops will start planning now to be at this camp in March where you’ll work on earning the Eco Camper badge. You’ll learn about Leave No Trace, how to pack for an outdoor trip, practice knot tying, hike the woods and lots more fun activities. (Adults to meet ratio attend free.)

March 23-25, 6pm-10am Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Early Register by February 20: $75 girl/additional adult | Register by February 27: $80 girl/additional adult

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GIRLS GET READY • Grades K-5

It’s in our DNA...Girl Scouts are prepared for anything including emergencies. Explore dozens of hands-on first aid and safety activity stations, meet police, fire and EMS, make your own first aid kit and create your own home disaster pillowcase. Discover basic self-defense techniques and go home with a safety goody bag.

AWESOME: Daisies will earn their Safety Award. Brownies and Juniors will earn their First Aid badge and complete three steps towards their Safety Award. Earned awards and badges will be presented that day.

April 21, 1-4pm Central High School, La Crosse Early Register by April 3: $5 girl | Register by April 10: $10 girl

May 19, 1-4pm Winnequah Elementary School, Monona Early Register by May 1: $5 girl | Register by May 8: $10 girl

BADGERLAND CAMPOREE • GRADES 2-5 (Also available to Cadette Girl Scouts: page 22)

It’s going to be epic! Camporee is all about Girl Scouts from around Badgerland coming together for a camp weekend of hiking, outdoor cooking, nature games and fun. A Camporee highlight is always the Saturday night beach-themed dance party. Juniors come Friday night and stay all weekend; Brownies come Saturday morning and they attend one night. (Adults to meet ratio attend free.)

Note: It’s a popular event so troops are limited to bringing the number of adults to meet safety ratios. Troops will likely share their sleeping space with other troops and may be split appropriately between cabins or tents. Registration Opens November 1 at 9am

Camporee: • April 27-29, 5pm-10am • Camp Ehawee, Mindoro • Early Register by March 27: $65 girl/additional adult • Register by April 3: $70 girl/additional adult

Brownie Camporee: • April 28-29, 10am-10am

• Camp Ehawee, Mindoro • Early Register by March 27: $55 girl/additional adult• Register by April 3: $50 girl/additional adult

DAISY CAMPOREE • GRADES K-1

Camporee is a Girl Scout tradition and this is a special Daisy-only Camporee with Daisy-sized activities! Sing songs, play games, explore camp and make art projects. Come for a memorable afternoon of camp fun. (Adults attend free but must register; ratio required.)

April 29, 12-4pm Camp Ehawee, Mindoro Early Register by March 27: $5 girl Register by April 3: $10 girl

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#GIRLS <3 TECH • Grades 4-5 (Also available to Cadettes: page 23)

Do you heart tech? Tech experts and graphic engineers are standing by to train you in video gaming, VR, streaming video and more. What are you waiting for, G.I.R.L.? Come learn how to build your entertainment empire! Juniors will earn and take home their Entertainment Technology badge.

May 19, 10am-3pm Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, Madison Early Register by May 1: $10 girl Register by May 8: $15 girl

JUNIOR DAY AT THE CAPITOL • Grades 4-5

Earn the Inside Government badge while peeking behind the scenes where Wisconsin laws are made. Girls will attend workshops on how to be an active citizen and discover how leadership is the key to being a change-maker. Make a speech on the floor of the Assembly, meet elected officials and take a tour of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Don’t miss out - this special day always sells out!

May 12, 12:45-3:15pm Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison Early Register by April 24: $5 girl Register by May 1: $10 girl

FLOWER FRIENDS SLUMBER PARTY • GRADES K-1

It’s a Daisy-only overnight party and a great intro to Girl Scout camping. Come with your troop and work on your Daisy Buddy Camper badge with nature activities, creative crafts, songs, games and, of course, a traditional Girl Scout campfire. We’ll bunk together in comfy, heated cabins. (Adults to meet ratio attend free.)

May 11-12, 6pm-2pm Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Early Register by April 10: $45 girl/additional adult Register by April 17: $50 girl/additional adult

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CADETTE SENIOR AMBASSADORGIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 6-12

EHAWEE EXPLORATION ADVENTURE! • GRADES 6-12 (Also available to Junior Girl Scouts: page 13)

It’s all about troop adventure. Hiking, fire building, archery, songs and other notable exploits are awaiting. Are you bold enough to take the challenge and say yes to fall camp? See you there, if you dare! (Adults to meet ratio attend free.)

October 6-8, 6pm-10am Camp Ehawee, Mindoro Early Register by September 5: $75 girl/additional adult | Register by September 30: $80 girl/additional adult

MUSEUM MAYHEM • Grades 6-12(Also available to Daisy, Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts: page 13)

Visit the State Capitol, American Family DreamBank, Children’s Museum, Wisconsin Historical and Veterans museums. Make the day even more smashing and make time to shop and dine on famous State Street. This is a non-structured program with adult volunteers leading their Girl Scouts to venues in their own time frame.

November 11, 9:30am-5pm Check-in @ Madison Children’s Museum: 9:30-10:30am Girl Scouts get a GS Museum Mayhem wristband at check-in that serves as a ticket for all venues all day Early Register by October 24: $10 girl / $8 adult | Register by October 31: $15 girl / $10 adult

NEW TROOP & GIRL TRAVEL WEBINAR • GRADES 6-12 (PARENTS & LEADERS, TOO!)

If you have a taste for travel, come to this one hour webinar to learn about all the GS travel options including troop getaways and individual girl travel through the Destinations program. This webinar will help you learn about all of the travel planning options available and get you organized to begin planning your Big Trip.

September 20, 6-7pm Login to Attend | We’ll email the code Register by September 18: No Cost

LET’S GO EXPO FOR GIRLS • GRADES 6-12

What does it mean to be a G.I.R.L.? Find out at hands-on workshops like Visionary Journaling, Confident Advocacy and Fearlessness. An awesome day of networking and the Program Partner Expo in the afternoon where girls can explore and plan their GS year. Come for the morning sessions or the afternoon expo or the full day! Your choice. Lunch is available for preorder at an additional cost.

HERE’S A GREAT IDEA: Make this a Day Out for the Entire Troop Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Leaders Spend this day together as a troop. Adults attend workshops focused on volunteer leadership while girls are in their own focused sessions. Have lunch then explore the Expo. More on the Let’s Go Expo on page 5.

October 14, 9am-3:30pm American Family Insurance, Madison Register by October 3 No cost but registration required

October 21, 9am-2:30pm Onalaska High School, Onalaska Register by October 10 No cost but registration required

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GIRLPRENEUR • Grades 6-8

Discover how you can be your own boss and build a career (and make $$!) doing what you love. Free your creativity at workshops where you’ll design your own business and set it up to rock the world. Brainstorm and network with women entrepreneurs who will share their success secrets. You’ll go home with the Entrepreneur, Business Plan, and Marketing badges. This is just in time for cookie season when you truly are the Boss!

December 9, 9am-3:30pm Radisson Hotel, Madison Early Register by November 21: $15 girl Register by November 28: $20 girl

ACTIVATE! • Grades 6-8 (Also available to Daisies, Brownies and Juniors: page 14)

Unleash your super STEM genius at Activate! Try out the coolest gadgets and robots alongside coders and engineers. Conduct experiments with real scientists. Measure space and time with phenomenal physicists. Activate is an expo-style event, perfect for the whole family with dozens of hands-on activities and demos where you’ll build, invent and even break stuff. So what are you waiting for? It’s time for Cadettes to Activate!

PATCH! Girl Scouts take home the Activate! patch to remember this fantastic experience.

EVEN BETTER: Register and bring along a non-Girl Scout friend and she’ll get the special patch, too.

December 3, 2-4pm Monona Terrace, Madison Register by November 21 $5 requested donation per person

April 8, 1-3pm Myrick Park, La Crosse Register by March 27 $5 requested donation per person

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE! TROOP CAMP • GRADES 6-12 (Also available to Junior Girl Scouts: page 13)

What do you want to do? The weekend is packed with so many outdoor activities you’ll have a blast choosing your fun. Hiking, nature games, crafts and traditional Girl Scout fun. Troops can plan ahead to work on your own toward Journeys and badges. So, stock up on SWAPS and come to the Dells for a most excellent troop outing. (Adults to meet ratio attend free.)

December 1-3, 6pm-10am Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Early Register by October 31: $75 girl/additional adult | Register by November 7: $80 girl/additional adult

ENGINEERGIRL: MISSION TO MARS • GRADES 6-8

Expect to bust, build and invent gadgets and gizmos for the Next Great Space Race! At EngineerGirl: Mission to Mars, you’ll definitely break something. Question is can you put it back together? Without looking at it…in space?! Get innovative and start solving problems just like NASA engineers. Figure out how to survive in zero gravity piloting robots using only a webcam and a joystick. You’ll take home a cool patch, too.

November 19, 11am-3pm UW Space Place, Madison Early Register by October 31: $15 girl Register by November 7: $20 girl

January 20, 11am-3pm Western Technical College, La Crosse Early Register by January 2: $15 girl Register by January 9: $20 girl

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ARCTIC EXPLORERS • GRADES 6-12

Calling all go-getters who want a challenge! Build snow shelters and explore historical ways Native Americans and early settlers traveled around snowy Wisconsin. Become skilled at staying warm and surviving in cold environments. Sing around the bonfire and, if you’re up for it, tackle outdoor overnight camping-in-the-cold, too!

Note: This is a girl-only weekend but we’re looking for some adults to help supervise if you’re up for the cold challenge.

January 19-21, 6pm-10am Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Early Register by December 19: $75 girl | Register by January 3: $80 girl

WINTERFEST • GRADES 6-12 (Also available to Daisies, Brownies and Juniors: page 15)

Winter is more fun with just a little imagination such as painting the snow and designing and building forts made from the snow bricks you engineer. Even more seasonal activities include winter ecology, cold winter science and snow sports. Warm up inside with winter crafts, games, and hot chocolate!

Note: This is a great troop or family outing. Pack lunch if you want; snacks and hot cocoa provided.

January 27, 10am-3pm Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Early Register by December 20: $10 girl/adult Register by January 3: $15 girl/adult

INTERNATIONAL CARNIVALE & WORLD THINKING DAY EXPO • Grades 6-8 (Also available to Daisies, Brownies and Juniors: page 15)

Learn about other cultures while dancing and eating your way around the world sampling foods, playing new games and learning new crafts. Girl Scouts get a World Thinking Day patch. Expo-style event.

Note: Girl Scouts who host a cultural education booth at this event will be able to register at a reduced rate. Check out the full details in the online program listing at gsbadgerland.org. March 3, 10am-1pm Door Creek Church, Madison Early Register by February 13: $5 girl Register by February 20: $10 girl

March 10, 10am-1pm Central High School, La Crosse Early Register by February 20: $5 girl Register by February 27: $10 girl

TROOP CAMPER WEEKEND • GRADES 6-8 (Also available to Juniors: page 15)

Ambitious troops will start planning now to be at this camp in March where you’ll work on earning the Primitive Camper badge. You’ll learn about Leave No Trace, how to pack for an outdoor trip, practice knot tying, hike the woods and lots more fun activities. (Adults to meet ratio attend free.)

March 23-25, 6pm-10am Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells Early Register by February 20: $75 girl/additional adult | Register by February 27: $80 girl/additional adult

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HEY SENIOR AND AMBASSADOR GIRL SCOUTS.

Want to go to Camporee, too?

BADGERLAND CAMPOREE • GRADES 6-8 (Also available to Brownies and Juniors: page 16)

It’s going to be epic! Camporee is all about Girl Scouts from around Badgerland coming together for a camp weekend of hiking, outdoor cooking, nature games and fun. A Camporee highlight is always the Saturday night beach-themed dance party.

Note: It’s a popular event so troops are limited to bringing the number of adults to meet safety ratios. Troops will likely share their sleeping space with other troops and may be split appropriately between cabins or tents.

Registration Opens November 1 at 9am

Camporee: April 27-29, 5pm-10am

• Camp Ehawee, Mindoro• Early Register by March 27: $65 girl/adult• Register by April 3: $70 girl/adult

ADULTING 101 • Grades 9-12

Envision your future. Explore careers, colleges and hear how to live on your own for the first time from the real experts - college students who are doing it now. Bonus activity: speed mentoring session with 30 professionals representing 30 careers. The future is just about here. Come learn how to unlock your dreams and make them reality.

April 21, 9am-5pm Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison Early Register by April 3: $45 girl Register by April 10: $50 girl

You can come for free and do service at the same time. NEW this

year, girls in grades 9-12 are invited to be Camporee “Counselors.” It’s

a great intro to being behind-the-scenes of running a camp program

(Hello? Anyone thinking of CIT in the summer? Start here!) and giving

you a taste of being a camp staffer. Oh, and you get to

work with the younger Girl Scouts and get to come to

camp for an amazing weekend. Did we mention it’s free

for you? And we’ll throw in a t-shirt!

Interested? Let us know: info@gsbadgerland.org

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CAPITOL CONNECTION • GRADES 6-12

Standing up for what you believe takes courage and an open mind. Sounds like work for a Girl Scout! Spend the day at your state capitol and get a behind-the-scenes look at how laws are made that impact you. You’ll get to debate other Girl Scouts on topics important to you on the floor of the Assembly and network with elected officials. Come to this interactive day and learn what it takes for you to be a leader and change-maker in your community. Girl Scouts earn and take home their level Citizenship badge.

May 12, 8:15am-12pm Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison Early Register by April 24: $5 girl Register by May 1: $10 girl

#GIRLS <3 TECH • Grades 6-8(Also available to Juniors: page 17)

Do you heart tech? Tech experts and graphic engineers are standing by to train you in video gaming, VR, streaming video and more. What are you waiting for, G.I.R.L.? Come learn how to build your entertainment empire! Cadettes will earn and take home their Digital Movie-Making badge.

May 19, 10am-3pm Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, Madison Early Register by May 1: $10 girl Register by May 8: $15 girl

SEARCH AND RESCUE • GRADES 6-8

“I am braver than I ever thought!” That’s what a Girl Scout said at last year’s Search and Rescue. Team up with sister Girl Scouts and Disaster Response professionals to help locate “missing people” during a realistic evening search and rescue training exercise. Get hands on first aid training, learn how to set up a search and rescue grid, then execute a realistic search and rescue deep in the woods. Along the way, complete your First Aid badge, investigate emergency management and disaster response careers and discover how you are more courageous than you even know. Challenge yourself and come to this life-changing experience.

AWESOME: Famous pilot Luisa Winters will be on-site Sunday only with heat-seeking drones in the sky.

6th Grade Only Search and Rescue May 4-5 , 5pm-1pm Camp Brandenburg, Dane Early Register by April 17: $45 girl / $20 adult Register by April 24: $50 girl / $30 adult

7-8th Grade Only Search and Rescue May 5-6 , 3pm-3pm Camp Brandenburg, Dane Early Register by April 17: $60 girl / $40 adult Register by April 24: $65 girl / $45 adult

Training groundfor daring girls to become everyday heroes.

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IMPACT: EARN A HIGHER AWARDThe path to earning the Bronze, Silver or Gold awards begins here.

Attend a workshop to be prepared and inspired to begin your journey.

SILVER AWARD TRAININGLearn what you need to do to earn the highest Cadette award. Come as a troop or on your own and begin planning your Take Action project.Note: A troop leader or adult who will be helping the Girl Scout earn her award must attend.

Grades: 6-8

October 26, 6-7:30pm | Webinar Register by October 24: No Cost

October 28, 10am-12pm | Janesville Service Center Register by October 17: No Cost

November 4, 10am-12pm | Madison Service Center Register by October 24: No Cost

November 11, 10am-12pm | Platteville Service Center Register by October 31: No Cost

November 18, 10am-12pm | La Crosse Service Center Register by November 7: No Cost

Spring 2018 Dates:March 17 | Janesville, March 24 | Platteville, April 14 | Madison and La Crosse, May 10 | Webinar

GOLD AWARD TRAININGEarning the Gold Award is the cap on any Girl Scout career. Attend this workshop before you get started so you’ll have all the info to be successful.Note: A troop leader, project advisor, mentor or parent who will be helping her must attend.

Grades: 9-12

October 19, 6-8pm | Webinar Register by October 17: No Cost

October 28, 12:30-3pm | Janesville Service Center Register by October 17: No Cost

November 4, 12:30-3pm | Madison Service Center Register by October 24: No Cost

November 11, 12:30-3pm | Platteville Service Center Register by October 31: No Cost

November 18, 12:30-3pm | La Crosse Service Center Register by November 7: No Cost

Spring 2018 Dates:March 17 | Janesville, March 24 | Platteville, April 14 | Madison and La Crosse, May 8 | Webinar

PROGRAM AIDE (PA) TRAININGActivities will work toward the PA Award with some follow-up work required to complete it. A fun day, too!

December 2, 9am-5pm Grades: 6-8 Camp Brandenburg, Dane Early Register by November 14: $10 girl Register by November 21: $15 girl

May 5, 9am-5pm Grades: 6-8 Camp Brandenburg, Dane Early Register by April 17: $10 girl Register by April 24: $15 girl

LEADERSHIP JUMP STARTEarn the VIT (Volunteer In Training) Award. This home study course focuses on building leadership skills.

Anytime | Learn at your own pace Grades: 10-12 Learn from home using our online resources Register Anytime $5 girl

BRONZE AWARD ROUND TABLE Hey Junior Leaders: Take your troop beyond community service and empower the girls take action to identify and solve a problem in their community. In the process, they’ll earn the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn. The webinar will be filled with ‘how-to’ info and answers to all your Bronze Award questions.

For Troop Leaders of Girl Scout Juniors October 27, 12-1pm | Webinar Register by October 25: No Cost November 1, 7-8pm | Webinar Register by October 30: No Cost

Spring 2018 Dates: April 10 and 12

GIRL SCOUT AWARDS CELEBRATIONLet’s celebrate the amazing achievements of Badgerland Girl Scouts. Gold Award and Silver Award recipients are honored, as well as the Class of 2017 graduating Girl Scouts and girls earning CIT and VIT Awards. This is an inspiring day and everyone is welcome to come celebrate.

April 7, 1-4pm Grades: K-12 River Arts Center, Prairie Du Sac Register by March 27: Girl Scouts attend free $10 for additional guests

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Language of Flowers

Get your hands dirty and learn about flowers and gardening.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison

August 20, 1-2:30pm, Register by August 13

Grades: K-3 $10 girl / $2 adult To Register: knorth@cityofmadison.com • 608.245.5791

Horse & Pony Experience

Hang out with the horses and learn basic riding skills.

La Fleur Stables, Verona

September 9, 1-3pm, Register by September 5 More dates: 10/7, 10/27, 11/12, 11/24, 12/29, 12/30

Grades: K-12 $60 girl / $0 adult To Register: neva@lstables.com • 608.833.3635

Stamp It in Clay - Wall Vase and Pinch Pot

Roll out a vase and pot then stamp the clay for a fun gift.

Fired Up Pottery, Madison

September 18, 6-7pm, Register by September 15 More dates: 9/20, 10/16, 10/18, 11/13, 11/15, 12/4, 12/6, 1/22, 1/24

Grades: K-12 $22 girl / $22 adult (free if they don’t do the project) To Register: 608.442.9900

Nuclear Science and Technology Workshop

Tours, hands-on experimentation and presentations by UW-Madison’s American Nuclear Society.

UW Madison, Madison

September 23, 10am - 3pm, Register by September 16 More dates: 10/28, 12/2

Grades: 5-12 $15 girl / $0 adult To Register: atomicbadger.org • scouts@atomicbadger.org

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIESHERE’S EVEN MORE STUFF FOR GIRL SCOUTS TO DO.These events are led by Girl Scout Community Organizations in communities throughout Badgerland. Many of these activities and outings include badge work. REGISTER for these activities directly with the contacts listed for each event. Girls attend as a troop or on your own with an adult.

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BioTrek: Science in a Lab!

Explore DNA science in a real research lab using the same cool tools and processes that scientists use.

UW-Madison Genetics/Biotechnology Center, Madison

September 23, 10-11:30am, Register by September 13 More dates: 10/7, 10/28, 12/2

Grades: K-12 $0 girl / $0 adult To Register: ejesse2@wisc.edu • 608.265.2019

Rocks ROCK

Learn about and collect colorful rocks and minerals during this hands-on program.

Cave of the Mounds, Blue Mounds September 23, 10am-2pm, Register by September 16

Grades: 2-8 $15 girl / $15 adult To Register: www.caveofthemounds.com/programs/scout

Orienteering Adventure

Learn to use a compass, walk a bearing and complete a challenge course.

Cave of the Mounds, Blue Mounds September 30, 10am-2pm, Register by September 23

Grades: 2-8 $15 girl / $15 adult To Register: www.caveofthemounds.com/programs/scout

Theatre: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder

A clever, madcap musical comedy from Broadway.

Overture Center for the Arts, Madison

October 7, 2-5pm, Register by September 26

Grades: 6-12 Tickets start at $20 depending on seat choice To Register: 608.258.4141 Use the promo code: GSGGLAM

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Rock Climbing at Devil’s Lake

Be a risk-taker and tackle outdoor rock climbing on the quartzite bluffs.

Devil’s Lake State Park, Baraboo

October 7, 8:30am-12:00pm, Register by September 1 October 7, 12:15-3:45pm, Register by September 1

Grades: 6-12 $55 girl / $55 adult To register: 608.556.1135 • nick@devilslakeclimbingguides.com

UW-Madison Society of Women Engineers Patch Day

Explore renewable energy through STEM activities and take home a cool Society of Women Engineer’s patch.

UW Madison Engineering Hall, Madison

October 7, 10am-2pm, Register by September 19 (Cadette) November 4, 10am-2pm, Register by October 17 (Junior)December 2, 10am-2pm, Register by November 14 (Brownie)

Grades: 2-8 $10 girl / $5 adult To Register: swe.slc.engr.wisc.edu/girl-scouts • swegirlscouts07@gmail.com

Girl Scout Day at the Theater: Madagascar with CTM

Girls get an awesome workshop before performance the performance then a meet & greet with the cast afterward!

Overture Center for the Arts, Madison

October 14, 5:45-8:45pm, Register by September 22

Grades: K-12 $21 girl / $21 adult To Register: 608.255.2080 x102 | amy@ctmtheater.org

Journey Through Geology Overnighter

Discover buried treasure at an exciting overnight adventure.

Cave of the Mounds, Blue Mounds

October 14-15, 5pm-9am, Register by September 30

Grades: 2-8 $40 girl / $40 adult To Register: www.caveofthemounds.com/programs/scout

Spooky Science Overnighter

Concoct glowing slime, dissect an eyeball and wrap up the night with a planetarium show. Come in costume!

Discovery Center Museum, Rockford, IL

October 20-21, 6:30pm-9am, Register by September 30

Grades: 2-8 $30 girl / $15 adult To Register: discoverycentermuseum.org • Scouts@discoverycentermuseum.org

Every Drop Counts

Interactive and exciting exploration all about water.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison

October 21, 10-11:30am, Register by October 14

Grades: K-3 $10 girl / $2 adult To Register: 608.245.5791 • knorth@cityofmadison.com

Holiday Horse Day Camps

Fun-filled days of horsemanship, games, crafts and friends.

La Fleur Stables, Verona

October 26, 9am-3pm, Register by October 23 More Dates: 10/27, 11/24, 11/25, 12/26, 12/27, 12/28, 12/29

Grades: K-12 $90 girl / $0 adult To Register: 608.833.3635 • neva@lstables.com

Creative Inventions

Become an engineer in this hands-on design challenge infused program.

Monona Terrace, Madison

November 4, 10am-12pm, Register by October 27

Grades: 4-8 $10 girl / $0 adult To Register: 608.261.4081 • mgraffius@mononaterrace.com

Great Balls of Fire

The stars are out during this astronomy overnight program.

Discovery Center Museum, Rockford, IL

November 4, 6:30pm - 9am, Register by October 20

Grades: 2-8 $30 girl / $15 adult To Register: discoverycentermuseum.org • Scouts@discoverycentermuseum.org

Mariposa Migration

Discover how mariposas (Monarch Butterflies) migrate.

Children’s Museum of La Crosse, La Crosse

November 5, 1-5pm, Register by October 29

Grades: 2-6 $14 girl / $0 adult To Register: 608.784.2652 • https://sales.funmuseum.org/performancecalendar.aspx

UWL Gymnastics Clinic

Tumble your heart out in this fun Girl Scout workshop!

UW La Crosse, Wittich Hall, La Crosse

November 10, 6:30-8:15pm, Register by October 10

Grades: K-5 $7 girl / $0 adult To Register: 952.201.6013 • kcrawford@uwlax.edu

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Cultural Connections to Peru

Learn about the language, geography and nature of Peru. Make Peruvian crafts, too!

UW La Crosse, Wittich Hall, La Crosse

November 12, 1-5pm, Register by November 5

Grades: K-1 $14 girl / $0 adult To Register: 608.784.2652 • https://sales.funmuseum.org/performancecalendar.aspx

Handmade Gifts for Friends and Family

It’s a Girl Scout craft day to make unique gifts.

Madison Children’s Museum, Madison

November 18, 10am-12pm, Register by November 11

Grades: K-1 $8 girl / $4 adult To Register: madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event

A Taste of Latin America

Discover Latin American culture through food, language, rhymes and crafts.

Children’s Museum of La Crosse, La Crosse

November 19, 1-5pm, Register by November 12

Grades: 2-6 $14 girl / $0 adult To Register: 608.784.2652 • https://sales.funmuseum.org/performancecalendar.aspx

Theatre: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Live-action adaptation of a beloved tale. Funny and sweet.

Overture Center for the Arts, Madison

November 25, 2-5pm, Register by November 14

Grades: K-12 Tickets start at $20 depending on seat choice To Register: 608.258.4141 Use the promo code GSGRINCH

Sankta Lucia: Bringing Light into Darkness

Experience the Swedish traditions marking the return of light during the darkness of winter.

Folklore Village, Dodgeville

December 9, 3-9:30pm, Register by December 6

Grades 4-12 $5 ages 5-11 / $7 ages 12-17 / $10 adult To Register: www.folklorevillage.org • 608.924.4000

Girl Scout Day at the Theater: A Christmas Carol

Enjoy a holiday classic with CTM. Special Girl Scout experience includes a workshop before the show and a cast Meet & Greet afterward.

Overture Center for the Arts, Madison

December 16, 5:45-9:15pm, Register by November 20

Grades: 2-12 $21 girl / $21 adult To Register: 608.255.2080 x102 • amy@ctmtheater.org

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How to Register for a Program

Sign up for all Badgerland programs at gsbadgerland.org

1) Visit gsbadgerland.org.2) Click the Activities tab3) Easily find the programs listed in this book 3 ways: - by viewing the calendar - scrolling the Activities List - (easiest!) enter the program name in the search bar

Find your program quickly by entering the program name in the search bar. You can also scroll the Activities list or view it by date on the calendar.

Click the Activities Tab to see all the programs

Here’s the program. Now you have a choice to start registration or place it in your My Activities cart for later. Don’t wait too long; programs fill up fast!

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REGISTRATION All program registrations are online with a credit card. If you have difficulty registering online, simply call our Customer Care Team for assistance: 800.236.2710.

REGISTER ONLINE • Visit gsbadgerland.org and click the Activities tab • Find programs by date or use the search bar • Click on the program to start registration • Payment is due upon registration

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial Assistance for program registration may be available for Badgerland sponsored programs. Find and complete the Program Financial Aid application form at gsbadgerland.org.

PROGRAM CONFIRMATION Confirmation will be emailed within 1 hour of registration. After you’re registered, you will also see the confirmation listed in your My GS account. Click the “My Activities” tab to see everything you’re signed up for and, for more information, click the information icon that looks like this . Additional information will be posted no later than two weeks before the event.

PAYING FOR PROGRAMS WITH BADGERLAND BUCKSBadgerland Bucks are earned through the cookie and “in a nutshell” programs, and may be used to pay for Badgerland-sponsored programs.

How it works: Register and pay for the program online with a credit card, then complete and submit the Badgerland Bucks Reimbursement Form at gsbadgerland.org (click forms). Badgerland Bucks can also be spent on resident camp, community-based Girl Scout camps and events, troop rental of council properties, Girl Scout Shop purchases and membership dues.

Registration InformationPROGRAM CANCELLATION POLICY Badgerland Council is reluctant to cancel programs. However, occasionally the need arises due to weather, safety concerns or low registration. When bad weather results in a cancellation, every attempt will be made to contact the registrants. Please maintain accurate contact information with Girl Scouts so staff can reach you in the event of a last minute cancellation.

REFUNDS Refunds are only given if written cancellations are received prior to the printed “register by” deadline. Full refunds are issued after the printed registration deadline for council programs only if the program is full or cancelled or in the event of a serious illness or death in the family. For serious illness, a doctor’s written note is required within one week after the program.

NOTE: Badgerland Program Partners follow their own business practices for cancellations and refunds.

ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS A minimum of two adults must accompany every troop attending a program event unless otherwise stated. The adults must be registered Girl Scouts with a current background check on file. Our primary goal is to provide safe, outstanding programming for girls so space may not be available for additional adults beyond stated Girl Scout ratios.

Girl Scout Safety Ratios

2 Unrelated, Background Checked Adult Members For Every - 6 Girl Scout Daisies - 12 Girl Scout Brownies - 16 Girl Scout Juniors - 20 Girl Scout Cadettes - 24 Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors

Plus One Adult for Each Additional Number of Girls, Up To - 4 Girl Scout Daisies - 6 Girl Scout Brownies - 8 Girl Scout Juniors - 10 Girl Scout Cadettes - 12 Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors

TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAM PARTNER ACTIVITIES: Follow the registration information listed in the program event summary. There are many more Girl Scout opportunities listed online. See them all on the events calendar at gsbadgerland.org.

NEED HELP? CAN’T FIND IT ONLINE? We are here to help you.

info@gsbadgerland.org 800.236.2710

Still have Badgerland Bucks from the Cookie Program or last fall’s in

a nutshell sale?

Your old Badgerland Bucks will expire

September 29.

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Language of Flowers Aug 20 Madison 27Horse & Pony Experience More Dates: Oct 7 & 27 / Nov 12 & 24 / Dec 29 & 30

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Stamp It in Clay More Dates: Sep 20 / Oct 16 & 18 / Nov 13 & 15 / Dec 4 & 6 / Jan 22 & 24

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Troop & Girl Travel Webinar Sept 20 Online 19Nuclear Science & Tech Workshop Sept 23 Madison 27BioTrek: Science in a Lab! Sept 23 Madison 27Rocks ROCK! Sept 23 Blue Mounds 27Orienteering Adventure Sept 30 Blue Mounds 27G.I.R.L. Convention Road Trip Oct 5-8 Columbus, OH 9Ehawee Exploration Adventure Oct 6-8 Ehawee 13 / 19Rock Climbing Oct 7 Baraboo 28Musical @ Overture Oct 7 Madison 27Women Engineers Patch Day Oct 7 Madison 28BioTrek: Science in a Lab! Oct 7 Madison 27Let’s Go! Expo Oct 14 Madison 19Madagascar Oct 14 Madison 28Journey Through Geology Oct 14-15 Blue Mounds 28Gold Award Webinar Oct 19 Online 25Spooky Science Overnighter Oct 20-21 Rockford, IL 28Every Drop Counts Oct 21 Madison 28Let’s Go! Expo Oct 21 Onalaska 25Holiday Horse Camp More Dates: Oct 27 / Nov 24 & 25 / Dec 26, 27, 28 & 29

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Silver Award Webinar Oct 26 Online 25Bronze Award Webinar Oct 27 Online 25Silver Award Training Oct 28 Janesville 25Gold Award Training Oct 28 Janesville 25Nuclear Science & Tech Workshop Oct 28 Madison 27BioTrek: Science in a Lab! Oct 28 Madison 27Bronze Award Webinar Nov 1 Online 25Brownie Blast Troop Camp Nov 4-5 Wis. Dells 13Creative Inventions Nov 4 Madison 28Great Balls of Fire! Nov 4 Rockford, IL 28Gold Award Training Nov 4 Madison 25Silver Award Training Nov 4 Madison 25Women Engineers Patch Day Nov 4 Madison 28Mariposa Migration Nov 5 La Crosse 28Gymnastics Clinic Nov 10 La Crosse 28Museum Mayhem Nov 11 Madison 13 / 19Silver Award Training Nov 11 Platteville 25Gold Award Training Nov 11 Platteville 25Peru Cultural Connections Nov 12 La Crosse 29Destinations Application Nov 15 - 8Silver Award Training Nov 18 La Crosse 25Gold Award Training Nov 18 La Crosse 25Handmade Gifts Nov 18 Madison 29EngineerGirl: Mission to Mars Nov 19 Madison 20Taste of Latin America Nov 19 La Crosse 29Grinch @ Overture Nov 25 Madison 29

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ESign her up for an adventure. Troops and individual Girl Scouts are welcome to attend these programs.Girls must be supervised by an adult, unless otherwise noted in the description.

Choose Your Own Adventure Troop Camp Dec 1-3 Wis. Dells 13 / 20STEM Soup: Code Squad Dec 2 La Crosse 14Program Aid Training Dec 2 Brandenburg 25Women Engineers Patch Day Dec 2 Madison 28Nuclear Science Workshop Dec 2 Madison 27BioTrek: Science in a Lab! Dec 2 Madison 27Activate! Dec 3 Madison 14 / 20GIRLpreneur Dec 9 Madison 20Sankta Lucia Dec 9 Dodgeville 29STEM Soup: Code Squad Dec 16 Beloit 14A Christmas Carol Dec 16 Madison 29STEM Soup: Code Squad Jan 13 Madison 14Cookiepalooza Jan 13 Platteville 14Arctic Explorers Jan 19-21 Wis. Dells 21Cookiepalooza Jan 20 Madison 14EngineerGirl: Mission to Mars Jan 20 La Crosse 20Cookiepalooza Jan 21 La Crosse 14Winterfest Jan 27 Wis. Dells 15 / 21Cookiepalooza Jan 27 Janesville 14Destinations Application Feb 1 - 8International Carnivale Mar 3 Madison 15 / 21STEM Soup: Bot Squad Mar 10 Beloit 15International Carnivale Mar 10 La Crosse 15 / 21Silver Award Training Mar 17 Janesville 25Gold Award Training Mar 17 Janesville 25Troop Camper Weekend Mar 23-25 Wis. Dells 15 / 21STEM Soup: Bot Squad Mar 24 Madison 15Silver Award Training Mar 24 Platteville 25Gold Award Training Mar 24 Platteville 25STEM Soup: Bot Squad April 7 La Crosse 15Awards Ceremony April 7 Prairie Du Sac 25Activate! April 8 La Crosse 14 / 20Bronze Award Webinar April 10 Online 25Bronze Award Webinar April 12 Online 25Silver Award Training April 14 Madison 25Gold Award Training April 14 Madison 25Silver Award Training April 14 La Crosse 25Gold Award Training April 14 La Crosse 25Adulting 101 April 21 Madison 22Girls Get Ready April 21 La Crosse 16Camporee April 27-29 Ehawee 16 / 22Daisy Camporee April 29 Ehawee 16Search & Rescue May 4-5 Brandenburg 23Search & Rescue May 5-6 Brandenburg 23Program Aid Training May 5 Brandenburg 25Gold Award Webinar May 8 Online 25Silver Award Webinar May 10 Online 25Flower Friends Slumber Party May 11-12 Wis. Dells 17Capitol Connection May 12 Madison 23Junior Day at the Capitol May 12 Madison 17Girls <3 Tech May 19 Madison 17/ 23Girls Get Ready May 19 Monona 16Badgerland Summer Trip: St. Louis June 19-21 St. Louis, MO 9Leadership Jump Start Anytime Online 25

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Gear Up @ Your GIRL SCOUT SHOP

BONUS BIRTHDAY GIFT FROM THE SHOP...TO HER!Look for an email from us during your Girl Scouts’ birthday month. It contains an invite for a free goody bag and a $5 Shop coupon. Sweet!

Besides uniforms and badges, Badgerland Shops have tons

of fun stuff including Girl Scout hair ties, Girl Scout socks, Girl

Scout jewelry, Girl Scout books (we love the mysteries!), Girl

Scout toys and so much more. There’s plenty of goodies for

grown-up Girl Scouts, too, including tee shirts, hoodies, hats,

scarves...and on and on. Wear your GS pride!

Visit Badgerland Girl Scout Shops in Janesville, La Crosse, Madison and Platteville. Shop online anytime at gsbadgerland.org.

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