2016 Spring Faces and Places

STAY CURRENT!

Visit gsneo.org/EVENTS for the most
recent program opportunities.

Program Guide

January-June 2016

CONTACT US  GSNEO Service Center A Camp Timberlane
or Office B Camp Ledgewood
GSNEO Customer Care: C Camp Sugarbush
customercare@gsneo.org
800.852.4474 Program cancellation HOTLINE

Corporate office 800-852-4474 ext. 0128

GSNEO Service Center When the weather is bad or there’s another emergency, we may
One Girl Scout Way need to cancel programs. Call our HOTLINE for a recording of all
Macedonia, OH 44056 program cancellations.
GSNEO Service Center
6111 S Broadway Ave Note: If you need to cancel your program registration for any
Lorain, OH 44053 reason, contact GSNEO Customer Care online, or by
GSNEO Service Center calling 800-852-4474 during regular business hours.
1010 Applegrove St NW
North Canton, OH 44720
GSNEO Service Center
8580 South Ave
Youngstown, OH 44514

Offices with limited hours:

Cleveland Office
4019 Prospect Ave
Cleveland, OH 44103
Chardon Office
Washington Post Plaza
209 Center St, Units G-H
Chardon, OH 44024
Tuscarawas Office
1458 Fifth St NW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663

E-news submissions:
Marketing@gsneo.org

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New in 2016!

Girls’ Choice Outdoor Badges

The Girls’ Choice Outdoor badges are here! Visit the Girl Scout store for a free digital download of the requirements, or to order the
badges. Printed badge booklets and badges are available in council stores as well. The badges are:

• Brownie: Outdoor Adventurer • Cadette: Archery • Ambassador: Ultimate Recreation Challenge

• Junior: Horseback Riding • Senior: Paddling

Free Being Me party kits!

GSNEO is now offering Service Units the opportunity to host Free Being Me events.

Service Units that host a Free Being Me event will receive party supplies for up to 100 girl participants, including the curriculum
developed for 7-14 year old girl members.

We encourage Service Units to invite Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors to help plan and implement the program – giving them
the chance to earn service hours, learn more about this important topic, and mentor younger girls.

Service Unit volunteers who accept party kits will be responsible for leading a Free Being Me event in the 2015-2016 school year, and
ensuring all participants complete and return the evaluations to GSNEO.

For more information, contact Jillian Wilczewski at jwilczewski@gsneo.org.

2016 Girl Scout Scholarship

Each year, GSNEO awards continuing education scholarships to graduating senior Girl Scouts who epitomize the Girl Scout Mission
and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

Who is eligible for a GSNEO scholarship? What are the application requirements?

Graduating Girl Scouts who: • Application form
• Two letters of recommendation
• Are currently registered members of Girl Scouts of the USA
• Have been a member of Girl Scouts for at least three years, ~ One letter from a non-related Girl Scout adult
~ One letter from another non-related adult
including Junior and Senior years of high school
• Official high school transcript
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 • Acceptance letter from college, university or trade school
• Are accepted to a 2 or 4 year college, university or • Essay describing your Girl Scout Leadership Experience

trade school

The Girl Scout Scholarship Application is available at gsneo.org on the forms page. Further details about requirements are available
on the form. For more information, email programs@gsneo.org.

Completed applications are due to GSNEO by April 1.

Highest Awards

Girl Scouting’s highest awards help girls build an awesome resume that will set them apart from other girls applying for their first
job, college, and more!
The Bronze Award is the highest award Girl Scout Juniors may earn. Work with your troop to complete and submit the form and
receive council recognition. Online reporting forms can be found at gsneo.org.
The Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette may earn. Tell us about the great project you completed by submitting
the online form and receive a certificate of recognition from GSNEO. Find your forms at gsneo.org.
The Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador may earn. Going for the Gold? Submit your project
proposal and final report forms using this link online: www.girlscouts.org/gogold.

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• Any currently registered member of The Council-sponsored Magazine
& Snack Program and the Girl Scout
Who GSNEO may participate in Council- Money-Earning Cookie Program provide girls the
Can Attend sponsored programs and events, Opportunities opportunity to earn money to help
Programs based on the age level of the program. fund their participation in Girl Scouts.
Additionally, troops that participate in
• Girls may participate individually or
Council-sponsored sales may hold money-earning activities.
as part of a troop, with required Money-earning must be approved in advance by GSNEO,
be age appropriate, meet Girl Scout guidelines, and comply
adult chaperones. with state and local laws. For more information or to submit
• Any adult chaperones must be currently registered forms, contact programs@gsneo.org.

members, with a completed background check and

approved as volunteers.

• Tag-alongs and siblings may only attend programs that are

specified as ‘Family Friendly’ events.

NEW! Registration open and close Pathway Passes are rewards earned

dates are indicated for each program by girls through participation in

Registration in the online system. Please check Pathway Council-sponsored product sales
specific registration open and close
Passes programs and other activities. All girl

dates for programs of interest. programs on the council website are

Programs are filled on a first-registered, Pathway Pass eligible if they contain a

first-served basis. The online system indicates program discount code option during registration. Codes for earned

capacity and remaining spaces available as well as a waitlist. passes are delivered electronically. Detailed information

If you are placed on a program waitlist, you will be notified via about retrieving Pathway Pass codes is available at gsneo.org.

email if spots become available. Programs may be cancelled Pathway Passes must be applied to the program at time of

if the minimum number of participants is not met. First time registration. Pathway Passes may not be applied to any

visitors to GSNEO’s online registration must become a prior program registrations. For more information visit

registered user by creating a profile and password when gsneo.org.

prompted during the registration process. Once you complete Families that have a financial need

this step, your information will be stored and available for future may apply once per year for
Scoutship assistance. Limited funds
registrations. GSNEO

Choose the ‘Events’ tab to find a program. Girl programs Scoutship are available to support participation

are searchable by name, program level and date. Choose in Council-sponsored programs and

your program, add girl and adult participants, then proceed events. To apply, caregivers and girls

through payment options. Be sure to complete your order. must be registered users of gsneo.org. Complete the family

You’ll receive an email registration confirmation. financials and indicate the type of support that is needed.

Payment is due at the time of For more information on GSNEO Scoutships, visit gsneo.org

registration. Payment may be made and search word: SCOUTSHIP.

Payment by PayPal, credit or debit card, or
Pathway Passes. A full refund of the

program fee will be given ONLY if the

program is cancelled by GSNEO. apuWHrrpeeohdlfsepiaelnetune.rstAeytkglooleiucstetorhpeenermifineinrmagmcioflaaoanitlrdtiaopaddnrcrodestgrswaersnaistidmsnhocysyano,ocnufuoicrl!eeng.lfslianrmteiooan.onsrdg

A partial refund may be granted for medical or family

emergencies that prevent a member from attending the

program. No prorated refund will be given if a member does

not attend the full program. Submit written requests for

refunds no later than two weeks after the program date.

Program registrants may submit cancellation requests via

gsneo.org ‘Customer Care’ and select ‘Program and Training

Registration’ topic.

Program registration dates vary. Check gsneo.org for specific open and close dates.
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Girl Programs A to Z...

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An Ocean Adventure - Bug Inspector

Exploring Animal’s Needs $16 girl, $0 adult

$17 girl, $17 adult 5/15 - Reg opens 3/15, Reg closes 4/29
1 pm - 3 pm Boardman Park, Edgewood Shelter
1/16 - Reg opens 11/15, Reg closes 1/2
1 pm - 2:30 pm Greater Cleveland Aquarium Let’s investigate what’s under rocks and fallen tree
branches, on the leaves and in the trails. Grab a magnifying
Join us on a journey exploring animals that live in a tide glass and check out the bug world! We’ll learn about bug
pool habitat. Discover what animals need in order to babies, why we need bugs and how they help our
survive and compare animal needs to our own. Meet a environment. Get an official Bug Inspector kit to take
hermit crab from Eric Carle’s, “House for a Hermit Crab” home and continue your research.
and learn how animals work together in the ocean. Then,
visit our new invertebrate touch pool to encounter living
tide pool animals. This program compliments sections
of the 3 Cheers for Animals Journey. Registration
includes aquarium admission – plan your day to enjoy
the facility before or after the program.

DBJCSA PA VIT (Family-Friendly Event)
Beach Clean-Up

$2 girl, $0 adult

5/7 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/23
10 am - 11:30 am Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront

Reservation - Edgewater Park

12:30 pm - 2 pm Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront

Reservation - Edgewater Park

Help clean the beaches along Lake Erie! GSNEO has
connected with the Adopt-A-Beach program through
Alliance for the Great Lakes for ongoing beach clean-ups.
Clear the Beach of debris, including plastic waste that
is a threat to the health and safety of marine life. Once
you’re done, you’ll get a cool patch to add to your
collection. Bring work gloves, dress for the weather and
wear close-toed shoes for safety. Don’t forget your
sunscreen! Look for Girl Scout signs to direct you to the
meeting location at the beach. Invite your family to join
you for this event!

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Become a Pastry Chef

$25 girl, $9 adult
3/18 - Reg opens 1/15, Reg closes 3/11

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Lorain County Community
College Spitzer Conference Center, Room CU104

3/19 - Reg opens 1/15, Reg closes 3/12
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Lorain County Community
College Spitzer Conference Center, Room CU104

Chef Amee Hoge, graduate of the French Culinary
Institute, NYC is back to teach you how to play with food
in the kitchen! Learn what it takes to be a pastry chef by
learning skills and pastry terms and creating and taking
home a variety of pastry goodies. Exclusively designed
participation patch included.

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Business of Babysitting Business of Babysitting –

$50 girl, $0 adult Camp Timberlane
Location, Date and Time TBD
$50 girl, $0 adult
Want to start a babysitting business? Become First 5/14 – 5/15 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/28
Aid and CPR certified, learn child care techniques and
understand how to start your own business! Practice 10 am - 5 pm Each day
caring for babies using an infant simulator. Fee Camp Timberlane
includes First Aid and CPR certifications, lunch,
snacks and a babysitting starter kit. Complete some Want to start a babysitting business? Become First
of the requirements for the Cadette Babysitting and Aid and CPR certified, learn child care techniques and
First Aid badges. This is a two-day program with no understand how to start your own business! Practice
overnight option. caring for babies using an infant simulator. Fee
includes First Aid and CPR certifications, lunch,
C snacks and a babysitting starter kit. Complete some
Business of Babysitting – of the requirements for the Cadette Babysitting and
First Aid badges. This is a two -day program with an
Camp Ledgewood optional overnight.

$50 girl, $0 adult C
4/16 – 4/17 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/2 Business of Babysitting Overnight –

10 am - 5 pm Each day Camp Timberlane
Camp Ledgewood
$10 girl, $10 adult
Want to start a babysitting business? Become First 5/14 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/28
Aid and CPR certified, learn child care techniques and
understand how to start your own business! Practice 5 pm - 8 am Camp Timberlane
caring for babies using an infant simulator. Fee
includes First Aid and CPR certifications, lunch, Are you participating in the Business of Babysitting
snacks and a babysitting starter kit. Complete some program at camp and want to spend the night instead
of the requirements for the Cadette Babysitting of driving home? Plan to hang out at camp for the
and First Aid badges. This is a two -day program with an night with your babysitting team! Pack your overnight
optional overnight. and personal gear, and we’ll take care of meals. Fee
includes dinner and breakfast. Girls spending the
C night at camp must also have an adult chaperone
Business of Babysitting Overnight – attend the overnight.

Camp Ledgewood C
Business of Babysitting - YWCA
$10 girl, $10 adult
4/16 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/2 $50 girl, $0 adult
6/18 – 6/19 - Reg opens, 4/15 Reg closes 6/4
5pm - 8 am Camp Ledgewood
10 am - 5 pm Each day
Are you participating in the Business of Babysitting Greater Cleveland YWCA
program at camp and want to spend the night instead
of driving home? Plan to hang out at camp for the Want to start a babysitting business? Become First
night with your babysitting team! Pack your overnight Aid and CPR certified, learn child care techniques and
and personal gear, and we’ll take care of meals. Fee understand how to start your own business! Practice
includes dinner and breakfast. Girls spending the caring for babies using an infant simulator. Fee
night at camp must also have an adult chaperone includes First Aid and CPR certifications, lunch,
attend the overnight. snacks and a babysitting starter kit. Complete some
of the requirements for the Cadette Babysitting and
First Aid badges. This is a two-day program with no
overnight option.

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C DBJ
Cadette Summit Cake Decorating - Spring Flowers

Girl cost varies, $20 adult $25 girl, $9 adult
5/13 - Reg opens 3/1 Reg closes 4/29 5/6 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/29

5 pm Friday - 11 am Sunday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Lorain County Community
Camp Ledgewood College Spitzer Conference Center, Room CU104

Calling all Cadettes! 5/7 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/30
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Lorain County Community
Join your friends at Camp Ledgewood for our largest College Spitzer Conference Center, Room CU104
Cadette program! The Cadette Summit is a weekend 2 pm - 4 pm Lorain County Community College
event planned by girls for girls, and will include a variety Spitzer Conference Center, Room CU104
of activities. Options may include archery, canoeing,
chocolate making, drawing, photography, dancing, Chef Amee Hoge, graduate of the French Culinary
campfire snacks and more. Come on your own, with a Institute, NYC is back to teach you how to play with food
buddy or your troop. You decide what you would like in the kitchen! Learn fun classic cake decorating
to try! The program cost varies based on overnight techniques using professional flower tips, and fondant
accommodations selected. Watch gsneo.org for more while creating spring themed cupcakes. Exclusively
details on costs and registration information. designed participation patch included.

Note: Adult Volunteers- The Cadette Summit DBJCSA PA VIT (Family-Friendly Event)
Weekend NEEDS YOU! Adults are an important part of Camp Ledgewood Open House
this event and are needed to assist in many ways.
Facilitate programs, be a site monitor, help in the kitchen, $0 girl, $0 adult
join the girls in meeting and interacting with new friends, 4/10 - Reg opens 2/1, Reg closes 3/27
and more! Please contact Catie at chewitt@gsneo.org
for more information. 2 pm - 4:30 pm Camp Ledgewood

C Join us for this open house and see all Ledgewood has to
Cadette Summit Leadership Team offer. A campfire with s’mores and other fun activities
will be available. Camp Ledgewood is located in Peninsula,
1/10 - Reg opens 11/1, Reg closes 12/20 Ohio within the boundaries of the Cuyahoga Valley
2 pm - 4:30 pm Camp Ledgewood National Park. This 400-acre camp features Low Lodge
dining hall and activity center, a swimming pool, health
2/7 - Reg opens 12/1, Reg closes 1/24 care center, trading post and more! Housing units
2 pm - 4:30 pm Camp Ledgewood include cabins, platform tents and adirondack shelter
units. Each unit has a picnic pavilion for group activities,
3/6 - Reg opens 1/1, Reg closes 12/18 a campfire circle, and wash pavilion with sinks and
2 pm - 4:30 pm Camp Ledgewood latrines. Family-style meals are served at Low Lodge
during summer camp. Camp Ledgewood also hosts a
4/3 - Reg opens 2/1, Reg closes 3/20 high ropes and low ropes course, Boston Run Creek, an
2 pm - 4:30 pm Camp Ledgewood archery range, sports field, amphitheater, observatory
and Lake Loomis for boating and nature studies.
5/8 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/24
2 pm - 6:30 pm Camp Ledgewood DBJCSA PA VIT (Family-Friendly Event)
Camp Sugarbush Open House
Be part of the Girl Leadership Team to plan this year’s
Cadette Summit! The Girl Leadership Team will $0 girl, $0 adult
brainstorm and plan activities offered at the Cadette 5/1 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/17
Summit, participate in a teen leadership program, and
help plan the Cadette Summit! 2 pm - 4:30 pm Camp Sugarbush

Note: The Leadership Team will meet on 1/10, 2/7, 3/6, Join us for this open house and see all Sugarbush has to
and 4/3 from 2 - 4:30 p.m. Register for the January offer. A campfire with s’mores and other fun activities
session to be included on the team. Girls must attend will be available. Camp Sugarbush is located in Kinsman,
at least 3 of the 4 meetings in January through April, Ohio (Trumbull County) and covers nearly 200 acres of
as well as a mandatory pre-event meeting on May 8th, natural space. Camp facilities include a dining hall, shower
from 2-6:30 p.m. This is a Girl Only event, adults do not house, health center, swimming pool, archery range,
register or attend. sports field, observatory and a small lake for introductory
canoeing. Campers live in units housing four to eight
Prerequisite: Members of the Girl Leadership Team girls. All units have cots with mattresses. Housing units
must have attended a Cadette Summit in the past. include covered wagons, perma-tents and pavili-tents.
Each unit has a shelter for group activities, a campfire
circle, and a wash pavilion with sinks and latrines.

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DBJCSA PA VIT (Family-Friendly Event) CSA
Camp Timberlane Open House College 101 at Walsh University

$0 girl, $0 adult $0 girl, $0 adult
4/17 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/3 2/13 - Reg opens 12/15, Reg closes 1/30

2 pm - 4:30 pm Camp Timberlane 11 am - 4 pm Walsh University Barrette Business
and Community Center
Join us for this open house and see all Timberlane has to
offer. A campfire with s’mores and other fun activities You’re Invited! Student members of the Lean IN club,
will be available. Camp Timberlane is located on 324 in coordination with the DeVille School of Business at
scenic acres in the beautiful Firelands Reserve near Walsh University, invite you to join them for a day on
Wakeman, Ohio (Erie County). The property includes campus to learn about college life. The day will begin
miles of hiking trails, creeks and ravines, and is home with a short presentation and informal dialogue at
to a variety of plants and wildlife. Additionally, there is 11:00 am in the Barrette Business and Community
a swimming pool, shower house, hillside amphitheater, Center, followed by a tour of campus, and a
archery range, challenge course, observatory and a complimentary lunch in the dining hall. Then, cheer on
meandering lake that is ideal for boating. Edgewater the Walsh Women’s Basketball team in their game
Program Center is the perfect setting for arts and crafts against Tiffin at 1:00 p.m. The Lean IN club was formed
and also hosts the health center. Sleeping units are on campus to encourage women to take on leadership
distinctive and unique, featuring three cabins and one roles and to support one another in the process. They
platform tent unit. All units have space for group activities look forward to sharing their campus with you!
and a campfire circle. Family-style meals are served at
Stocker Lodge during summer camp. BJ
Colonial Sampler
BJCSA (Family-Friendly Event)
Cedar Point Girl Scout Day $10 girl, $2 adult
3/12 - Reg opens 1/1, Reg closes 2/27
Price TBD
6/15 - Reg opens 2/1 at CedarPoint.com 9 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood
1:30 pm - 5 pm Camp Ledgewood
9 am - 10 pm Cedar Point
Have you ever wanted to step back in time? Come
Girl Scouts, families and friends: Join us at the Roller experience a sampling of early American life by writing
Coaster Capital of the World for a day of thrills and with a quill pen, doing tin punching, churning butter, and
excitement! Are you brave enough for a flight on the new enjoying other crafts. Adults attending must register and
Valravn coaster? This coaster breaks 10 world records in the spring program is completely different from the fall
amusement parks as the tallest (223’), fastest (75 mph) program. Dress for the outdoors.
and longest (3415’) dive coaster in the world! Perhaps
you prefer other world class rides, live shows, and fun B PA VIT
kids’ areas? Register your group in advance at www. Crazy 4 Robots
cedarpoint.com/girlscout. The first 500 to register will
receive a FREE commemorative Cedar Point patch. $10 girl, $0 adult
2/6 - Reg opens 12/1, Reg closes 1/23
DBJ
Chocolate Lovers 10 am - 2:30 pm GSNEO Youngstown Service Center
3/19 - Reg opens 1/15, Reg closes 3/5
$25 girl, $9 adult
2/26 - Reg opens 12/15, Reg closes 2/19 10 am - 2:30 pm GSNEO Lorain Service Center

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Lorain County Community Do you love technology and puzzles? Challenge yourself
College Spitzer Conference Center, Room CU104 with some high tech fun! Work with a team to build a simple
robot, then bring it to life to complete tasks and solve
2/27 - Reg opens 12/15, Reg closes 2/20 problems. Bring a sack lunch.
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Lorain County Community
College Spitzer Conference Center, Room CU104

Chef Amee Hoge, graduate of the French Culinary
Institute , NYC is back to teach you how to play with food
in the kitchen! Do you LOVE chocolate? It’s all about
chocolate here- how it’s made, distinguishing quality,
and cooking with it in various ways. Exclusively designed
participation patch included.

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CREW 2015! Time Warp Engineer Explorer

$60 girl, $60 adult $5 girl, $0 adult
4/29 - Reg opens 3/15, Reg closes 4/15 3/19 - Reg opens 1/15, Reg closes 3/5

6 pm Friday - 10 am Sunday 10 am - 4 pm Case Western Reserve University,
Camp Timberlane Thwing Center
Like to build, make, create? Come spend a day at Case
CREW (Cadette Rally Exploration Weekend) ‘Time Western Reserve University to learn more about what
Warp’! Join us for a weekend of team building, adventures, engineers do from the CWRU Society of Women
Girl Scout sisterhood, and bridging to the next level. In Engineers! How many types of engineers do think there
order to fulfill all bridging requirements, please work with a are? You’ll learn about engineering design, tour campus,
Brownie troop before CREW. As a girl participant you will and put your skills to work by repairing toys for children
receive a t-shirt and bridging sash, along with other fun with disabilities!
items. The program will conclude with a special twilight
bridging ceremony under the pines. Fee includes four B PA VIT
meals (not including Friday dinner), accommodations, Fairies in the Forest
program supplies, and a patch. A leader pre-meeting is
required with a conference call available for those living $16 girl, $0 adult
long distance. The meeting date and time will be 4/10 - Reg opens 2/1, Reg closes 3/27
announced at a later date.
1 pm - 3 pm Petros State Park
D PA VIT Follow the fairies along the trails and through the forest
Daisy Day to discover creature habitats as you learn about the plants
and animals along the way. Find out what Leave No Trace
$15 girl, $5 adult means and use natural materials to create fairy houses.
4/16 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/2 Make a clothespin fairy that you can play with. Use your
fairy magic to make an edible wand for your snack!
1 pm - 4 pm Camp Sugarbush
4/23 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/9 B PA VIT
Fairy Tales and Sandcastles
1 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
Calling all Daisies! Come to camp for a fun day outside! $16 girl, $0 adult
We will have animal yoga, snacks, interactive story time, 6/12 - Reg opens 4/1, Reg closes 5/29
an adorable craft and more! You will also get an activity
sheet documenting what you did so you can use it 1 pm - 3 pm Lakeview Beach
toward Journey requirements. All participants receive a Grab your plastic pail and shovel and join us in the sand
snack and event patch. for story telling and building sandcastles. Explore water
education and discover how you can help creatures in
C and out of the water have healthier and safer homes.
Discover SCUBA What do you think having clean water means to the girls
around the world? Wear clothes for playing in the sand.
$36 girl, $0 adult We’ll have extra pails and shovels to help build the most
Dates TBD amazing castles ever!

11 am - 2:45 pm Paul and Carol David YMCA
Did you know SCUBA stands for Self-Contained
Underwater Breathing Apparatus? Dive into this
introduction to basic scuba equipment and techniques
in the clear, calm water of an indoor pool. Activities will
be led by a PADI instructor (Professional Association
of Diving Instructors) and equipment will be provided.
Participants must demonstrate minimum swimming
skills prior to beginning the course. Activity consent and
medical forms must be submitted one week prior to
class date for girls to participate.

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Engaging Ecology Day

$18 girl, $0 adult

1/16 - Reg opens 11/15, Reg closes 1/2
9 am - Noon Lake Metroparks, Environmental

Learning Center

Spend the morning exploring the world of Ecology! Play
games, make crafts and take a hike as we learn about the
outdoor world around us! Program starts promptly at
9am. Please dress for the weather and for being outside.

JCSA SA
Flat Water Canoeing Go for the Gold Workshop

$15 girl, $0 adult $0 girl, $0 adult
4/16 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/2 1/23 - Reg opens 11/15, Reg closes 1/9

10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Sugarbush 10 am - Noon GSNEO Youngstown Service Center
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Sugarbush 2/13 - Reg opens 12/15, Reg closes 1/30
4/23 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/9
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood 10 am - Noon GSNEO Lorain Service Center
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood 2/20 - Reg opens 12/15, Reg closes 2/6
5/7 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/23
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Timberlane 10 am - Noon Cuyahoga County Public Library,
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Timberlane Beachwood Branch
5/21 - Reg opens 3/15, Reg closes 5/7
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood 3/5 - Reg opens 1/1, Reg closes 2/20
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood 10 am - Noon Mentor Public Library,
Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch
Buckle your life jacket and climb aboard for canoeing
basics! Practice correct strokes and how to steer your 3/15 - Reg opens 1/15, Reg closes 3/1
canoe on an inland pond. Dress for the weather and wear 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm GSNEO North Canton
light-weight, flexible sole shoes (with socks). Pack a Service Center
complete change of clothes in case you get wet!
4/13 - Reg opens 2/1, Reg closes 3/30
BJ VIT 6 pm - 8 pm Kent Free Library
Girls Take Flight
4/23 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/9
$8 girl, $8 adult 10 am - Noon Howland Public Library
4/16 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/2
5/7 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/23
1 pm - 4 pm Case Western Reserve University 10 am - Noon GSNEO Macedonia Service Center
Adelbert Gym
5/26 - Reg opens 3/15, Reg closes 5/12
NASA and CWRU have teamed up to offer this day of 6 pm - 8 pm Burton Public Library
fun geared at aerospace science. Hands-on activities,
demonstrations and exhibits will get you up, up and Did you know only 5% of eligible girls nationwide earn
away! Imagine what you can learn about airplanes, the Girl Scout Gold Award? This training will give you all
astronauts, rockets, comets, balloons, planets and the tips and tools to get started on your journey to the
spacecraft! highest award in Girl Scouting. Join the ranks of these
exceptional scouts! To earn the Gold Award, you must
complete two Senior or Ambassador Journeys, or earn
the Girl Scout Silver Award and complete one Senior or
Ambassador Journey. This workshop is mandatory for
girls Going for the Gold.

CSA Get ready for your biggest challenge yet! Challenge
High Ropes, High Adventure! yourself and cheer on your teammates as you tackle
Camp Ledgewood’s High Ropes course. High in the air,
$25 girl, $0 adult you will attempt the Wild Woozy, Grapevine, Double Helix
4/16 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/2 and more! Trained facilitators will provide instruction
and ensure the safety of participants.
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood Note: All participants must be in 6th grade or older and
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood weigh between 55-250 pounds. This program will run in
4/23 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/9 light rain. All participants must wear jeans.
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
4/30 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/16
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
5/7 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/23
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
5/21 - Reg opens 3/15, Reg closes 5/7
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood

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Hit The Target Journey Through the Sea

$10 girl, $0 adult $17 girl, $17 adult
4/16 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/2 1/16 - Reg opens 11/15, Reg closes 1/2

10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood 1 pm - 3 pm Greater Cleveland Aquarium
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood 2/13 - Reg opens 12/15, Reg closes 1/30
4/23- Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/9
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood 1 pm - 3 pm Greater Cleveland Aquarium
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Timberlane Take a journey through the sea at the Greater Cleveland
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Timberlane Aquarium. Enjoy this scientific adventure and discover
4/30 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/16 how humans impact the ocean environment. Investigate
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood underwater habitats, wonder at the aquatic biodiversity,
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood and build a fresh and salt water habitat for fish. This
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Sugarbush adventure complements the Animal Habitats badge
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Sugarbush from It’s Your Story, Tell It! Registration includes aquarium
5/7 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/23 admission – plan your day to enjoy the facility before or
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood after the program.
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Timberlane DBJC
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Timberlane Kids’ Career Day
5/14 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/28
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Sugarbush $15 girl, $0 adult
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Sugarbush 3/5 - Reg opens 12/15, Reg closes 1/31
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Timberlane
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Timberlane 8 am - 12:30 pm University of Akron, Student Union
5/21 - Reg opens 3/15, Reg closes 5/7
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood Want to have a unique and exciting chance to touch
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood science? Kids’ Career Day involves you in interactive
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Timberlane activities related to occupations in engineering, science,
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Timberlane technology, and math. Each activity at Kids’ Career Day
6/4 - Reg opens 4/1, Reg closes 5/21 is led by and showcases professional women who are
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Sugarbush currently employed as scientists, mathematicians, and
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Sugarbush engineers. The program is held at the University of Akron
campus and registration is limited and often closes prior
Great outdoor activity for ALL girls! After a skills to the registration deadline. Cost is $15 per girl and includes
assessment to gauge your experience, learn/review the continental breakfast and snack. Registration forms can
parts of a bow and arrow, proper archer stance, shooting be found online at www.wiep.uakron.edu and clicking on
techniques, rules and safety. Then, put your skills to the K-12 tab. Forms can be e-mailed to hec9@uakron.edu
work. More experienced archers may have time for or mailed to Heidi Cressman @ Auburn Science and
games or a tournament. Please dress for the weather. Engineering Center 201, Akron, OH 44325-3901. Credit
card payment is accepted online or participants may pay
by check made out to ‘The University of Akron’. Early
registrations are not accepted and registration will not be
accepted on the day of the event. Payment is non-refundable.

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Indoor Archery

$10 girl, $0 adult
2/6 - Reg opens 12/1, Reg closes 1/23

10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Timberlane
3/12 - Reg opens 1/1, Reg closes 2/27

10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Timberlane

After a skills assessment to gauge your experience, learn/
review the parts of a bow and arrow, proper archer
stance, shooting techniques, rules and safety. Then, put
your skills to work. More experienced archers may have
time for games or a tournament.

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Learn to Code with Jetpack Jumper Low Ropes Challenge for Brownies

(Beginner) $10 girl, $0 adult
4/16 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/2
$5 girl, $0 adult
2/20 - Reg opens 12/15, Reg closes 2/13 10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
10 am - Noon Microsoft Store, Beachwood 4/23 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/9
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Timberlane
In this coding workshop, get your programming power 1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
on and learn to fix apps in no time flat! Discover the 4/30 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/16
basics needed to code a game that runs as an app on 1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Sugarbush
a mobile phone or tablet. This course will introduce 5/7 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/23
you to basic computer science concepts and take 1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Timberlane
some time to try out how it all works by fixing a 5/14 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/28
Jetpack Jumper game on a Windows Phone or a 10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Sugarbush
Surface Pro 3. 5/21 - Reg opens 3/15, Reg closes 5/7
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
This program meets for 3 sessions: 2/20, 3/19, 4/16.
Enhance your communication and cooperation skills while
J having fun as a team! Choose strategies that will help your
Learn to Code with Jetpack Jumper team solve physical and mental challenges on this fun
course tucked in the woods at camp. Everyone is a winner
(Intermediate) because you build a stronger team! Activities will be
tailored for each age level. Please dress for the weather.
$5 girl, $0 adult Long pants are recommended.
2/20 - Reg opens 12/15, Reg closes 2/13
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1 pm - 3 pm Microsoft Store, Beachwood Low Ropes Challenge for Juniors

In this coding workshop, get your programming power $10 girl, $0 adult
on and learn to fix apps in no time flat! Discover the 4/23 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/9
basics needed to code a game that runs as an app on
a mobile phone or tablet. This course will introduce 10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood
you to basic computer science concepts and take 4/30 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/16
some time to try out how it all works by fixing a
Jetpack Jumper game on a Windows Phone or a 10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood
Surface Pro 3. 1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
5/7 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/23
This program meets for 3 sessions: 2/20, 3/19, 4/16. 10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Timberlane
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
C 5/14 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/28
Learn to Code with Jetpack Jumper 10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Timberlane
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Timberlane
(Advanced) 1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Sugarbush
5/21 - Reg opens 3/15, Reg closes 5/7
$5 girl, $0 adult 1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Timberlane
2/22 - Reg opens 12/15, Reg closes 2/15 6/4 - Reg opens 4/1, Reg closes 5/21
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Sugarbush
6 pm - 8 pm Microsoft Store, Beachwood 1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Sugarbush

In this coding workshop, discover the secrets to great Enhance your communication and cooperation skills while
game design as you check out TouchDevelop Hub’s having fun as a team! Choose strategies that will help your
showcase of cool games developed by programmers team solve physical and mental challenges on this fun
your age! After that, it’s your turn to create. First, course tucked in the woods at camp. Everyone is a winner
fix a Jetpack Jumper game on a Windows Phone or because you build a stronger team! Activities will be
Surface Pro 3, then try out other games on tailored for each age level. Please dress for the weather.
TouchDevelop that provide additional coding lessons Long pants are recommended.
and resources. Develop and expand your knowledge
of computer science concepts as well as build onto
any existing coding skills.

This program meets for 3 sessions: 2/22, 3/21, 4/18.

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Low Ropes Challenge for Cadettes, Mall Lock-In: SouthPark

Seniors, Ambassadors $28 girl, $28 adult
2/27 - Reg opens 11/1, Reg closes 1/25
$10 girl, $0 adult
4/23 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/9 9:30 pm - 6 am SouthPark Mall
Don’t miss the popular Mall Lock-In event! This overnight
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Timberlane will have you shopping ‘til you drop, with lots of other
4/30 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/16 activities too. Look at beauty around the globe, enter the
banner contest, sing and dance, and enjoy a late night
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Sugarbush movie. Add some badge work to your night of fun... consider
5/7 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/23 Money Manager, Savvy Shopper, Comparison Shopping
or Buying Power!
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood NEW THIS YEAR: Register early for best pricing, registrations
5/21 - Reg opens 3/15, Reg closes 5/7 received after 1/5/16 will be $32. Groups must register
together to have all supplies together at check-in. Check
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood the online registration site for your Mall Lock-In Event
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Timberlane Information Packet with more details AND forms to submit
to the mall. As the event nears, watch for updates on the
Enhance your communication and cooperation skills while SouthPark Mall facebook event page. It’s a great place for
having fun as a team! Choose strategies that will help your tips from others and to get “up to the minute” info from
team solve physical and mental challenges on this fun the mall. NOTE: Volunteers are needed to get ready for
course tucked in the woods at camp. Everyone is a winner this HUGE event. Each group is requested to identify one
because you build a stronger team! Activities will be adult to assist with final prep during the week leading up
tailored for each age level. Please dress for the weather. to the event.
Long pants are recommended.
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Making Girl Scout History

$12 girl, $12 adult
3/12 - Reg opens 1/1, Reg closes 2/27

9 am - Noon GSNEO Macedonia Service Center

Join the GSNEO History/Archives group to explore vintage
uniforms and do early handbook activities; learn how girls
communicated before text messaging and taste the
original Girl Scout cookie. Learn about destinations,
international traditions and activities from a sisterhood
that’s been going strong for over a century. You will receive
a Making Girl Scout History patch and work toward some
of the requirements for the Girl Scout Way badge.

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Making Girl Scout History
‘Matilda The Musical’
$12 girl, $12 adult
Girl Scout Extravaganza
3/12 - Reg opens 1/1, Reg closes 2/27
1 pm - 4 pm GSNEO Macedonia Service Center $50 girl, $50 adult

Join the GSNEO History/Archives group to explore vintage 5/22 - Reg opens 11/15, Reg closes 5/1
uniforms and do early handbook activities; learn how girls
communicated before text messaging and taste 8 am - 2:30 pm Playhouse Square
the original Girl Scout cookie. Learn about destinations,
international traditions and activities from a sisterhood This exclusive event is for currently registered Girl Scout
that’s been going strong for over a century. You will receive
a Making Girl Scout History patch and work toward some (Girl & Adult) members. GSNEO is partnering with
of the requirements for the Girl Scout Way badge.
Playhouse Square to offer this unique event. The

extravaganza includes an early afternoon performance

of Matilda, following a morning filled with hands-on

workshops, activities and an awesome pre-show chat

with cast members (subject to availability). Bring a bag

lunch for your meal prior to the show. Don’t miss the fun!

Groups must register together to be seated together.

Price includes balcony seating.

Note: Families interested in attending the show should

contact Moira Beale at moira.beale@playhousesquare.org

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Northeast Ohio Lemonade Day
Savannah 2016
$4 girl, $0 adult
6/4 - Reg opens 4/1, Reg closes 5/21 $780 girl, $780 adult

9 am - 4 pm Locations vary Reg opens 11/1, Reg closes 4/1

Lemonade Day is a fun , money management program Depart Sunday, 7/31, 3 pm
that teaches you how to start, own and operate your own
business--a lemonade stand! Empower yourself and take Return Saturday, 8/6, 8 am
ownership of your entrepreneurial life while building your
leadership, social advocacy and forward thinking skills. Discover Savannah, Georgia - the birthplace of Girl
You’ll even receive an awesome starter kit with a special Scouts! Lynn Brady, an expert Girl Scout traveler
participation patch. Your kits will be available for pick-up at who has coordinated many trips to Savannah will
the GSNEO Service Center nearest to you. Participants are be our guide. Your week of fun will include the
responsible for working with an adult chaperone to choose Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Tybee Lighthouse
a location and time that works best for them. and Museum, Magnolia Plantation, Dolphin Cruise,
Murder Mystery Boat Cruise, Ghost Carriage Ride,
C Ship Museum, Seabrook Village, Fort Jackson and
Program Aid Training a Savannah Theatre performance. Your trip fee
includes motor coach transportation, 4 nights
$25 girl, $0 adult hotel lodging (quad occupancy), meals, program
3/5 - Reg opens 1/1, Reg closes 2/20 admission, and a cool trip t-shirt. Departure will
be from GSNEO’s Macedonia Service Center. All
9 am Saturday - Noon Sunday travelers must be registered Girl Scouts. Junior and
Camp Ledgewood Cadette girls must travel with a chaperone (troop
leader or parent/guardian). Senior and Ambassador
3/12 - Reg opens 1/1, Reg closes 2/27 girls may travel independently. Register and pay
9 am Saturday - Noon Sunday your deposit of $150 by January 15, 2016 to reserve
Camp Timberlane your space. Monthly payments will be scheduled with
final payment due by June 1, 2016.
4/16 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/2
9 am Saturday - Noon Sunday
North Canton Service Center

5/7 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/23
9 am Saturday - Noon Sunday
Intergrove Cabin

Discover ways to share your experience and knowledge
of Girl Scouting with younger girls! Program Aides work
directly with younger girls in assisting adult program
coordinators. This training is filled with hands-on
activities to teach you the skills to assist in managing
girls and engaging them in fun activities. Learn what to
expect from different ages, understand the importance
of Girl Scout safety guidelines and explore the Journey
facilitator guides. Prerequisite: Complete an LiA (Leader
in Action) prior to attending PA Training. This is a two-day
program beginning at 9am on Saturday and ending at
Noon on Sunday. Girls have the option to stay overnight
at no additional cost. Girls must attend both program
days to complete the training. This is a GIRLS ONLY
program, adults do not register or attend. This training
meets the requirement of the council-designed leadership
course for the PA Award. For requirements see pg. 30 of
the Handbook in the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.

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Senior/Ambassador Retreat Weekend 2016!

$55 girl, $0 adult
4/15 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/1

7 pm Friday - 11 am Sunday
Camp Timberlane

Want to have fun and NOT be in charge of running the
event!? Retreat to Timberlane and join us for a fun
weekend planned just for you! Come enjoy archery,
canoeing, low ropes, karaoke, campfires and great food!
Plus a Saturday night program which includes Pinterest
inspired crafts, a campfire desserts station outside,
music and much more! Girls will stay in Tall Timbers or
Pinecrest and supervision is provided.

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Soap Box Derby Mini Car Lab

$30 girl, $0 adult
6/18 - Reg opens 4/1, Reg closes 6/4

9 am - 12:30 pm Derby Downs
The Soap Box Derby is a youth racing program that has
run nationally since 1934. Join the fun by building your
very own mini Soap Box car. You’ll see Derby Downs from
the top of the 989 foot racing hill and many championship
Soap Box cars in the museum. Be sure to watch GSNEO
E-News and gsneo.org for more information on this mini
car lab program and other race events!

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Songfest

$5 girl, $0 adult
3/5 - Reg opens 1/1, Reg closes 2/26

1 pm - 3 pm Camp Timberlane
Can you sing a song or two? Our Girl Scout Alumnae will
share their love of Girl Scout songs that you can add to
your troop meetings, friendship circles, ceremonies,
camp outings, hikes, or just for fun! There will be old
songs, new songs, and even silly camp songs to inspire
you to sing out loud and share with others.

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Spring Goodwill Good Turn Day

$0 girl, $0 adult
3/12 - Reg opens 1/1, Reg closes 3/5

9 am - 2 pm Multiple locations
Help collect clothing and goods to support Goodwill
Industries’ employment placement and training programs.
Collect three bags of donations (try to fill at least 3 plastic
grocery bags) and/or volunteer for a shift at a donation
site to earn the Good Turn Day participation patch. Register
with the Goodwill location of your choice to receive your
patch and to volunteer for a shift at designated donation
centers. Visit gsneo.org for a complete list of participating
locations and registration information.

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Stargazers STARLAB: Star Stories from

$9 girl, $0 adult Around the World
5/6 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/22
$9 girl, $0 adult
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Camp Ledgewood 1/22 - Reg opens 11/15, Reg closes 1/8

Girls of all ages are captivated by the wonders of the 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Camp Timberlane
night sky. Discover how other planets look close up
and identify galaxies beyond our own. Connect history Let’s take a trip back in time with our very own GSNEO
with stories of how constellations were named. This STARLAB (inflatable planetarium)! Learn the stories of
program will use telescopes and/or STARLAB the constellations through the eyes of different cultures.
(inflatable planetarium) and other fun astronomy Enjoy the stories of Native American, Chinese, African
related activities. Program activities are geared to and Greek Mythologies. Includes other cosmic fun and
each age level. Please dress for the weather. planetary activities.

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Stargazers STARLAB: Star Stories from

$9 girl, $0 adult Around the World
3/11 - Reg opens 1/1, Reg closes 2/26
$9 girl, $0 adult
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Camp Timberlane 2/19 - Reg opens 12/15, Reg closes 2/5

Girls of all ages are captivated by the wonders of the 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Camp Timberlane
night sky. Discover how other planets look close up
and identify galaxies beyond our own. Connect history Let’s take a trip back in time with our very own GSNEO
with stories of how constellations were named. This STARLAB (inflatable planetarium)! Learn the stories of
program will use telescopes and/or STARLAB the constellations through the eyes of different cultures.
(inflatable planetarium) and other fun astronomy Enjoy the stories of Native American, Chinese, African
related activities. Program activities are geared to and Greek Mythologies. Includes other cosmic fun and
each age level. Please dress for the weather. planetary activities.

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Stargazers Techno Saturday

$9 girl, $0 adult $15 girl, $0 adult
4/1 - Reg opens 2/1, Reg closes 3/18 Date TBD

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Camp Ledgewood 1 pm - 4 pm Lorain County Community College,
Nord Advanced Technologies Center
Girls of all ages are captivated by the wonders of the
night sky. Discover how other planets look close up Hang out with the staff of Lorain County Community
and identify galaxies beyond our own. Connect history College and engage in three areas of Advanced Technology.
with stories of how constellations were named. This Operate and program small, 5-axis industrial robots and
program will use telescopes and/or STARLAB learn the role Robotics contribute to Programmable
(inflatable planetarium) and other fun astronomy Automated Systems. Have you ever seen a 3-D printer in
related activities. Program activities are geared to action? You can here! You’ll even make something in the
each age level. Please dress for the weather. FAB Lab using Advanced Technology Equipment. Finally,
get hands-on with virtual welding and learn about various
welding processes.

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Stargazers Tour of Italy

$9 girl, $0 adult

3/4 - Reg opens 1/1, Reg closes 2/19 $25 girl, $9 adult

7 pm - 9 pm Camp Ledgewood 1/22 - Reg opens 11/15, Reg closes 1/15

5/20 - Reg opens 3/15, Reg closes 5/6 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Lorain County Community

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Camp Timberlane College Spitzer Conference Center, Room CU104

Girls of all ages are captivated by the wonders of the 1/23 - Reg opens 11/15, Reg closes 1/16

night sky. Discover how other planets look close up 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Lorain County Community

and identify galaxies beyond our own. Connect history College Spitzer Conference Center, Room CU104

with stories of how constellations were named. This Chef Amee Hoge, graduate of the French Culinary

program will use telescopes and/or STARLAB Institute , NYC is back to teach you how to play with food

(inflatable planetarium) and other fun astronomy in the kitchen! Experience Italy through recipes and skills
related activities. Program activities are geared to developed from Chef Amee’s travel through Tuscany.
each age level. Please dress for the weather. Exclusively designed participation patch included.

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Tour of Paris Zip Line Adventure!

$25 girl, $9 adult $25 girl, $0 adult
4/15 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/8 4/16 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/9

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Lorain County Community 10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood
College Spitzer Conference Center, Room CU104 1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
4/17 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/3
4/16 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/9 1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Lorain County Community 4/23 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/9
College Spitzer Conference Center, Room CU104 10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood
2 pm - 4 pm Lorain County Community College 1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
Spitzer Conference Center, Room CU104 4/24 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/10
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
Chef Amee Hoge, graduate of the French Culinary 4/30 - Reg opens 2/15, Reg closes 4/16
Institute , NYC is back to teach you how to play with 10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood
food in the kitchen! Girls will experience Paris through 1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
classic recipes taken from Chef Amee’s experiences at 5/1 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/17
the French Culinary Institute, NYC. Exclusively designed 1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
participation patch included. 5/7 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/23
10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood
JCSA 1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
Trails to Paradise 5/8 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/24
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
$2 girl, $2 adult 5/21 - Reg opens 3/15, Reg closes 5/7
5/14 - Reg opens 3/1, Reg closes 4/28 10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
9:30 am - 12:30 pm Camp Ledgewood 5/22 - Reg opens 3/15, Reg closes 5/8
1:30 pm - 4 pm Camp Ledgewood
Girl Scouts have a long history of helping to build and Calling all adventure seekers! Have you ever wanted to
maintain hiking trails at our camps. You can be a part Zip Line? In this two-and-a-half hour program, you will be
of this tradition! Put on your work clothes and join us at able to experience Camp Ledgewood from above. Trained
camp to work in the trails to make them safe and enjoyable. facilitators will provide instruction and ensure the safety
Fee includes a patch and snack. Girls may participate of participants. NOTE: All participants must weigh between
individually or as part of a troop, with required adult 55-250 pounds and be in 6th grade or above. This event
chaperones. A troop First Aider must be present. will run in light rain.

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WOW! Wonders of Water

$17 girl, $17 adult
1/16 - Reg opens 11/15, Reg closes 1/2

10 am - Noon Greater Cleveland Aquarium
2/13 - Reg opens 12/15, Reg closes 1/30

10 am - Noon Greater Cleveland Aquarium
3/5 - Reg opens 1/1, Reg closes 2/27

10 am - Noon Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Ever wonder what a sting ray feels like or why coral reef
fish are so colorful? Why does the large mouth bass have
such a big mouth? Take a journey through Ohio waters
and tour the ocean to answer these questions and many
more. Discover the diversity of life in the reef, why this
fragile habitat is in danger and what you can do to help
preserve it. Build a water cycle bracelet and go ‘fishing’
for fishy facts. An aquarium tour brings the underwater
world to life in WOW - Wonders of Water Journey!
Registration includes aquarium admission – stay and
enjoy after the program.

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2015 ~ 2016 GSNEO Year of Healthy Living

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Get healthy with your friends and family! Use GSNEO’s Year of Healthy Living Form to report your activities and qualify
for the annual Year of Healthy Living participation patch. Forms available at gsneo.org. Reporting forms due June 15.

September 2015 - Fresh Food Fun January 2016 ~ Water Wise
October 2015 ~ Step it up! February 2016 ~ Electronic Dance Break
November 2015 ~ Rest & Relaxation March 2016 ~ March Munchies
December 2015 ~ Family Time Meals April 2016 ~ Take a Hike!
May 2016 ~ Sport Girls

2015 ~ 2016 GSNEO Year of Service

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Girl Scouts are known for commitment to their communities and helping to make the world a better place. Join girls
across GSNEO and across the nation with these local and national service opportunities. Use GSNEO’s Year of Service
Participation Form to submit information about your completed projects and qualify for the annual Year of Service
participation patch. Forms available at gsneo.org. Reporting forms due June 15.

September 2015 - Patriot Day (9/11) January 2016 ~ MLK Day of Service (1/18)
October 2015 ~ Make A Difference Day (10/24) February 2016 ~ Harvest for Hunger
November 2015 ~ Goodwill Good Turn Day (11/7) March 2016 ~ Operation: Sweet Appreciation
December 2015 ~ Meet a Holiday Need April 2016 ~ Global Youth Service Day (4/15)
May 2016 ~ Animals

2015 ~ 2016 GSNEO Year of Green Living

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Created by GSNEO’s girl delegate and Gold Award recipient Nicole Fiorelli.

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Be proactive and lessen your carbon footprint. Complete 6 of 9 activities to earn the new Year of
Green Living participation patch! Forms available at gsneo.org. Reporting forms due June 15.

September 2015 - Reuse It! January 2016 ~ Conserve It!
October 2015 ~ Preserve it! February 2016 ~ Research It!
November 2015 ~ Repurpose It! March 2016 ~ Condense It!
December 2015 ~ Save It! April 2016 ~ Hike It!
May 2016 ~ Upcycle It!

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ETIQUETTE 2015-2016 GSNEO Volunteer Recognition & Awards

•Classes • Save the Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016
Holiday Inn – Independence, OH
GIRL SCOUTS
work on your Register for the event online at gsneo.org

Etiquette It’s time to formally recognize our volunteers! Honor a special Troop Leader or
Requirements Volunteer who has helped to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who
make the world a better place.
First Impressions...
Finger, Forks and Spoons... Nominations and Endorsements are accepted at any time throughout the year; but
each year there is a cut-off date of February 1st. Check out Volunteer Recognitions
Thank You Notes... on the GSNEO website to Nominate or Endorse a volunteer.
Party Manners...

Classes also available for schools

216-292-8888

www.EtiquetteConsultingServices.com
Serving GSNEO for 22 years.

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WNov. 27th –Feb. 15th

Saturday, March 5, 2016 Northeast Ohio’s Most Popular
Camp Timberlane | Wakeman, Ohio Family-Friendly Destination for Winter Fun!

Attention Ice Skating Rink Enjoy Ohio’s largest outdoor seasonal
Volunteers, Senior & Ambassador Girls!
Looking to put all the pieces together, develop ice rink, as well as, our 9-hole indoor putt-putt course and a
150 ft. all-season outdoor slide, designed for 14 and under.
your leadership skills and HAVE FUN? Check website for more information & times.

I AM, I CAN! New This Season!

Join us for the 2016 Leadership & Learning Conference! University of Akron’s Polymer Children’s Rink
• Discover your leadership potential to
build courage, confidence, and character. Polymer skating surface designed for children 12 and
• Connect with other Girl Scouts, adult under learning to skate. Must use skates provided.
volunteers, and new role models.
• Take Action to become a better leader! Akron Children’s Museum Pop-Up Site

Leadership & Learning Conference Presented by PNC. Kids ages 0-12 and their families can
explore, create, build, and play to inspire imagination.
• $25 members
• $40 non-members (includes GS membership) Special Events!

Price includes 2 learning sessions, panel discussion Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, Nov. 27th, 7 p.m.
with Girl Scout Alum, lunch, and more!
Join us for the Winter Fest Opening and fireworks.
For more information or to register online
please visit gsneo.org Welcome Santa Parade on Main St

Saturday, Nov. 28th, 11 a.m. Downtown Akron.

Vintage O’Neil’s Window Displays Opening Nov. 27th.

Holiday displays return to the Main St. windows.

Craft in Santa’s Workshop Dec. 3rd, 10th, 17th.

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. FREE. Make a winter craft with Santa.

Crafty Mart Presents Cottage Mart Dec. 5th & 6th.

Pop-up market for locally made holiday gifts. craftymart.org

Breakfast with Santa Dec. 6th, 13th, 20th, 21st. $10.
Akron2Akron Holiday Walk Dec.12th, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

FREE. After Party $10. Benefits Ronald McDonald House Akron.

Lock 3 also offers: Holiday & Birthday Party Packages,

Private Rentals, Group Sales and Fundraising Opportunities.

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2016 Cookie Program
Dates to Remember

December 14 Digital Order Card Opens

January 4 Sale Begins!

February 5 Girl Initial Order Due

February 26-27 National Girl Scout
Cookie Weekend

February 27 Super Saturday
Cookie Pick Up

March 1- 3 Cookie Delivery

March 4 Cookie Booths Begin

March 20 Cookie Program Ends

April 8 Pathway Passes Available

May 2 Rewards Ship to Service Units

With the Digital Cookie, you can:

• Create your very own Digital Cookie site, telling customers about

your goals and taking orders online

• Customize the way you learn and earn, using technology to do things

like build your customer list and post a photo or video to inspire

more support

• Market your cookie business, sending cool emails to friends and

family to encourage them to visit your Digital Cookie site

Watch for your registra- • Track your sales with an awesome dashboard, analyzing your cookie

tion email from the Girl results by cookie and week

Scout Cookie Program • NEW! Lower shipping rates for 2016

with the subject: Ready. • NEW! Fun cookie inspired games for girls

Set. Register for Digital • NEW! Budgeting tools for troops and girls

Cookie.

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At Girl Scout Camp, girls are always counting down to the next adventure they’ll go on
together. Maybe it’s artistic. Maybe it’s an experiment. Maybe it’s riding a horse or learning
how to build a fire. With us, challenge yourself and laugh, have a ton of new experiences
that show you how exciting the world is, and how awesome you are!

This summer, I can’t wait to...

ride a horse

learn archery
go rock-climbing
get muddy

go zip-lining
go kayaking
go swimming
make new friends

Are you ready?

Please visit www.gsneo.org for more information.
GSNEO’s Camp Guide is available online in
February 2016. Summer Camp Registration
begins on March 1!

See you there!

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