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Hello Girl Scout!

Welcome to your Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Program Guide! The world looks
pretty different right now. The things you were looking forward to this
fall—like heading back to school or starting your Girl Scout year together
with friends—may be happening in different ways. One thing that hasn’t
changed? You’re a Girl Scout! And that means you’ve got what it takes
to take on this challenge, with your Girl Scout community by your side.
No matter what this season looks like for you, the Fall 2020-Winter 2021
Program Guide is your toolkit for connection, discovery and fun. So let’s
explore what’s inside!

 The Girl Scout      Girl Scout          Highest             Travel
 Leadership          Program             Awards              (Pages 16-18)
 Experience          Pillars             (Pages 14-15)
 (Pages 3-4)         (Pages 4-13)

 Golden Trefoil      Global Action       Plan Your Own       GSOSW
 patch program       Award               Activities          Activities
 (Page 19)           (Page 20)           (Page 26)           (Pages 27-32)

This edition of the Program Guide looks a bit different from past guides,
as we all stay home or physically distanced to minimize the spread of
COVID-19. In this edition, you’ll find fewer of the in-person events you’re
used to, and many more opportunities to take the lead at home or in your
local community—on your own, or virtually as a troop. Which adventures
will you choose? Jump right in and discover all you can do as a Girl Scout!

A Note for Caregivers and Volunteers
First—we have to say, WOW. This is a season of change and challenge for
you, too. Yet here you are, reading the Program Guide, thinking about how
you can help bring some fun and learning into your girl’s life. We see you,
and you’re AMAZING. That’s why we’re here for you, to support you as
leaders, mentors, and caregivers. Along with tools for girls, we’ve got tools
for your success as well. Throughout the guide, you’ll see this “For Adults”
symbol ( ) helping you find important information designed just for
you to help you and your girl make the most of your Girl Scout year. Need
more support? We’ve got you—send us a note at
answers@girlscoutsosw.org!

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HELP YOUR GIRL SCOUT TAKE ACTION AGAINST RACISM
     A Note for Caregivers
For more than 100 years, Girl Scouts has prepared girls to be leaders in
our world, to speak up, speak out, and take action for fairness, equity,
civility, and compassion for all people. Girl Scouts will always stand
for justice, for respect, and for the inherent value and worth of each
individual. Racism and hate have no place in Girl Scouting.

    Girl Scouts will always stand for justice, for respect,
    and for the inherent value and worth of each individual.

To live our values and set an example for the girls we serve, it is not
enough to simply say what we stand for. We must match our words
with action. We encourage you to use the tools and resources below to
help guide conversations with girls and encourage them to make their
voices heard—with bold moves like advocating for positive change in
their local communities and standing up against injustice.

•   Help your Girl Scout take action against racism with resources and
    conversation starters from Girl Scouts of the USA.
•   Take Girl Scouts of the USA’s anti-racism pledge to learn about and
    join in Girl Scouts’ efforts to help dismantle systemic racism and
    create change in our communities that is long overdue.
•   Support your Girl Scout in earning a Citizen or Democracy badge to
    discover the power she has to make a difference and understand
    the pathways she has to lead positive change through civic action.
    When girls earn one of these badges through the end of 2020, they
    can receive them for FREE thanks to support from The Oregon
    Clinic. Learn more on Page 12.
•   Across the country, young people standing up for their beliefs are
    making headlines, sparking national conversations, and in some
    cases even getting laws changed to reflect what they think is right.
    Here’s how you can support your Girl Scout as she stands up for
    change.
•   Encourage your girl to speak up and advocate for the issues
    important to her with G.I.R.L. Agenda resources for every grade
    level.

Girl Scouting is not just something girls do, it’s who they are. It’s who
we are. Let’s put our values into action—our courage, confidence, and
character—to make our community, our country and our world a
better, more just, equitable and compassionate place.

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THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
The GSLE is the engine that drives what girls do in Girl Scouts, how they
do it, and how they benefit.

                         The Three Keys of Leadership

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   about and what your         to learn from others
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                                 and expand your
                                     horizons.

                  The Three Processes of Girl Scouting

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                                on what you learn.
     individual and                                       the help of others.
         a troop.

When you use the three keys and three processes in everything you
do as a Girl Scout, you will:

           Develop a strong sense of self. Find confidence in yourself
           and all that you are capable of as you try new things, take on
           challenges, and learn from your mistakes.

           Display positive values. Learn to act ethically, lead with
           honesty, be responsible, and show concern for others.

           Seek challenges and learn from setbacks. Take risks, open
           yourself up to new opportunities and experiences, and
           embrace failure as an opportunity to learn.

           Form healthy relationships. Practice leading with positivity,
           learn to communicate your feelings directly, and resolve
           conflicts constructively.

           Become community problem-solvers. Identify problems in
           your community and create action plans to solve them.

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The Girl Scout Program

The Girl Scout program is broken into four key areas called program
pillars that come together to form one awesome foundation where you
can grow, learn and have fun. Whether earning a program patch or
Girl Scout badge, completing a Journey, or becoming a Gold Award Girl
Scout, you’ll benefit from this strong foundation and build leadership
skills to last a lifetime.

                                     Program Pillars

           STEM              Outdoor             Entrepreneurship          Life Skills

  With a focus               Experience              Starting with          Enhance the
on high-quality             nature, build          the Fall Product       academic skills
   multi-year              skills, and take      Program and the            you learn in
  programs in               action in your        iconic Girl Scout        school through
  engineering,            community as an         Cookie Program,          topics such as
    computer               environmental               this pillar       civic engagement,
  science, and             steward. Learn           explores ways          healthy living,
 outdoor STEM,             more on Page 7.           in which you         communication
you can become                                     can change the          skills, financial
  increasingly                                   world by learning          literacy, and
   interested,                                      business skills      global citizenship.
 confident and                                   and experiencing          Learn more on
  competent in                                   entrepreneurship              Page 12.
 STEM subjects.                                     opportunities.
 Learn more on                                     Learn more on
     Page 5.                                            Page 9.
Patches

             Girl Scout fun patches are a way for girls to express themselves. Patch
             programs provide Girl Scouts an opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities
             while earning a fun patch.

             While earning badges, you can explore new activities, learn by doing, make
Badges

             your own choices, and work together with other Girl Scouts.
Journeys

             Journeys foster leadership development. Each Journey has a Take Action
             component through which girls make a difference in their community.

             As Girl Scouts progress from Daisy to Ambassador, the awards they earn
Awards

             symbolize new and higher levels of achievement—and ultimately a deeper
             understanding of what it means to be a leader.

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STEM
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Doctors,
engineers, teachers, astronauts, veterinarians, financial planners, and
inventors all have STEM-related careers, and they work to make the
world a better place. You can, too!

                    Did you know that over 100 years ago, the first Girl
                    Scout badges in STEM—the Electrician badge and
                    the Flyer badge—were introduced? It’s true! To earn
                    the Girl Scout Flyer badge in 1913, girls explored air
                    currents, types of aircrafts, engine types and even
                    learned how to fly a plane.

Check out the “A Moment in Girl Scout History: The Flyer Badge” video
to learn more about the Flyer badge!

To earn the 1927 Girl Scout Electrician badge, girls
investigated how electric currents sent through
wires can produce heat and light, and how they
can be converted to energy to power a motor. Girls
even learned how they might rescue someone from
contact with live wires!

Today, Girl Scouts helps you gain the STEM skills you need to prepare
for the challenges of tomorrow.

New STEM Badges
Introducing nine new automotive engineering badges for Girl Scout
Daisies, Brownies and Juniors! Explore the future of mobility! Design
your own vehicle, test prototypes, learn about design thinking, create
your own assembly line manufacturing process, and more.

Introducing three new STEM career exploration badges for Girl
Scout Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes! Are you ready to see how
you can change the world with STEM? Explore activities in computer
science, nature and environmental science, engineering, design,
health, and agriculture to see how these STEM fields are helping
address the pressing issues of our time.

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Introducing STEMapalooza
 November 14 & 15, 2020 | $7.50/girl
 STEMapalooza is a two-day virtual event filled with
 exciting virtual STEM experiences, engaging with
 STEM experts and exploring STEM experiments.
 From webinars to live science demonstrations to                            Presented by
 self-guided activities, you won’t want to miss this!

 GSOSW Astronomy Club Patrols
 Space Science Research Team – Willamette Valley Astronomy Club
 This girl-led astronomy club votes on a topic to explore each month
 and arranges virtual guest speakers, then blasts off with newfound
 knowledge! Open to Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. Contact
 gsoswastronomyclubwv@gmail.com to join this month’s meeting!

 Backyard Stargazing Team – Portland Metro Astronomy Club
 Join the Portland Metro Astronomy Club to participate in monthly
 stargazing challenges, attend virtual telescope workshops, discover new
 at-home activities, and gain access to a telescope loan program. When
 you join, you’ll receive a monthly newsletter and fun astronomy club
 swag! Open to all grade levels. Contact gsoswastronomyclub@gmail.com
 to join the monthly mailing program!

 Girl Scout STEM Month
 April 2021 is Girl Scouts STEM Month! Save the date for OMSI Family
 Science Night on April 5, 2021, and STEM Day on April 10, 2021. Visit
 girlscoutsosw.org/STEM beginning March 14, 2021 for more information.
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 2 TRY SOMETHING NEW          4 Make a difference in
                                                               your community

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OUTDOORS
Outdoor Patch Programs
Explore the outdoors and earn an exclusive GSOSW patch by
completing one or more of the following patch programs:

 •   Outdoor Career Exploration: Trails to Your Future is a brand-
     new GSOSW patch program designed to help Girl Scout Cadettes,
     Seniors and Ambassadors explore a range of careers related to
     the outdoors. Hear from women with outdoor work experience,
     discover your values and gather tips that could help you land your
     dream outdoor job!
 •   The Great Outdoors Challenge returned on October 1, 2020.
     Complete an outdoor activity every month through June 2021,
     National Great Outdoors Month, to earn the patch!
 •   Don’t forget about GSOSW’s State Parks Passport. Many parks are
     open year-round, and winter can bring a new sense of adventure.

      Girl Scout Nora participating in the Great   Meet expedition guide Aven in the Outdoor
      Outdoor Challenge in 2020.                   Career Exploration Patch Program.

Outdoor Resources for Families
 • Use the Hike Selection Guide to determine what trails are a great
    match for you.
 • It’s possible for Girl Scout families to get outdoors safely and
    happily during a public health crisis. Watch this video to
    find out how!
 • Learn how to prevent four common
    hiking injuries.

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Camp In Campout: Winter Wonderland | December 12, 2020, 4 p.m.
Experience the magic of a “Winter Wonderland” Girl Scout camp
adventure from the comfort of your own home! Pitch a tent or blanket
fort in your living room, grab your hot cocoa, and join
us for winter-themed activities (both live and on
your own), stories, games and friendship over a
virtual campfire. We’ll help you make the most
of the night with activity suggestions, recipe
and game ideas, song lyrics, blanket fort
instructions, badge connections and more.
This event is open to all girls—no Girl Scout
membership required. Invite a friend and
sign up today!

Save the Date:
Overnight Camp Registration Opens December 8, 2020!
Where can you learn how to knock an arrow, pilot a
canoe, throw a clay pot, and saddle a horse—all while
building self-confidence and make
lasting friendships? Girl Scout
camp, of course! Save the date
and don’t miss out: Summer 2021
programs open for registration
on December 8, 2020. Learn
more about GSOSW’s unique
overnight camps at
girlscoutsosw.org/camp.

Outdoor Trivia
Test your Oregon and Southwest Washington geography knowledge!
Find the answers upside down below the quiz.

 1.  The Bridge of the Gods is a steel bridge crossing the Columbia River. What
     geologic landform was it named after?
 2. What is the deepest lake in America, at about 1,949 feet deep?
 3. What mountain range is sometimes called “The Alps of Oregon?”
 4. What hiking trail is 2,650 miles long and crosses the entirety of Washington,
     Oregon and California?
 5. The city of Portland, Oregon, was named as the result of a coin toss. What was
     the other name option?
 6. Which of these Cascade Mountains sits at the highest elevation within our
     council: Mt. McLoughlin, Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, or South Sister?
 7. How long is the Willamette River?
 8. How many historic lighthouses stand along the Oregon Coast?
 9. When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, how high in the air did the ash plume
     above the volcano reach?
 10. How many time zones cover Washington and Oregon?
6) Mt. Adams. 7)187 miles. 8) Nine. 9) 15 miles. 10) Two.
1) A natural dam that let people walk across the river. 2) Crater Lake. 3) The Wallowas. 4) The Pacific Crest Trail. 5) Boston.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
                                               FUN WITH THE 2020
Girl Scout product programs help girls         FALL PRODUCT
like you practice entrepreneurship—            PROGRAM!
that’s setting up and running your own
business! Through these fun, girl-led          Build Your Own Avatar
                                               Design your own likeness
programs, you’ll learn and practice five       with over three billion avatar
skills: goal setting, decision making,         feature combinations, and
money management, people skills and            earn virtual rewards!
business ethics. Proceeds from these
programs stay local and help you and
your troop fund amazing experiences all
year long! The confidence and business
skills you gain by participating will help
you succeed today and in the future.

2020 Fall Product Program
The Girl Scout Fall Product Program
                                               Earn Fun Recognitions
helps you build entrepreneurial                Recognitions include a soft
skills by offering family and friends          and cuddly sloth plush and
the opportunity to purchase nuts,              theme patches that fit together.
chocolates and magazines online or             NEW! Earn Your Personalized
in person (while following COVID-19            Girl Scout Crossover Patch
safety guidelines, of course!). The Fall       When You:
Product Program is an excellent way            - Create your avatar in the fall.
to earn start-up funds for your troop’s        - Send 15+ emails in the fall.
                                               - Sell 300+ packages of Girl
activities throughout the year, and fun        Scout Cookies during the 2021
recognitions for you.                          Girl Scout Cookie Program.

                     This year’s Fall Product Program theme is “Bravely Be
                     You.” Your fall product mascot and travel companion
                     is the pygmy three-toed sloth! If you’re interested
                     in participating in the 2020 Fall Product Program,
                     it’s not too late! Girl Scouts in qualifying troops can
                     get started with the program at any time through
                     November 2020. To get started, simply contact your
                     troop leader or service unit product manager.

Fall Product Program Important Dates

October 22, 2020          Last day to take orders on nut order card.
October 27, 2020          Last day for online girl delivery orders.
November 11-14, 2020      Nut and chocolate items will be delivered to
                          service unit sites.
November 30, 2020         Last day for online orders for magazines and
                          shipped nut and chocolate orders.

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2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program
Participating in the Girl Scout Cookie
Program prepares you with the
business smarts to take on the world!

When you sell Girl Scout Cookies,
you are doing more than helping
your customers stock up on delicious
treats (and having lots of fun). You are
doing it with a goal in mind—a goal          Fillies are Fearless! Did you
                                             know …
to power new, unique, and amazing
experiences for yourself and your            A young female horse is
troop all year long!                         called a filly.

Did you know that you are also part of       Horses are go-getters right
                                             out of the gate. They can run
something even bigger—something              within hours of birth!
thousands of girls just like you are part
of nationwide? It’s true! When you           Horses have their eyes on the
participate in the Girl Scout Cookie         prize! They have bigger eyes
Program, you’re part of the largest girl-    than any other land
                                             mammal.
led entrepreneurial program in the
world.

The 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program
theme is “We’ve Got This!” The
program mascot, Hope the horse,
embodies the strength and confidence
girls gain through the cookie program.

Girl Scout Cookie Program Important Dates

January 8, 2021            Program begins. Online ordering opens and
                           girls may presell in person.
January 24, 2021           Presale ends.
February 13, 2021          Depot day.
February 19, 2021          Booth sales begin.
March 14, 2021             Program ends.

      Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin
      Make Girl Scout Cookie season a family
affair! Earning Cookie Entrepreneur Family pins
makes spending time with family easy, fun, and
even sweeter during cookie season. Start your
collection today and get ready to rock your Girl
Scout pride all season long.

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Entrepreneurship Badges
When you participate in Girl Scout product programs, you are not
only practicing running your own business, you are also taking steps
towards earning entrepreneurship badges!

               Daisy: Count It Up
               Learn how much coins and bills are worth, find out
               what cookies cost, learn about different kinds of
               cookies, and set a sales goal.

               Brownie: Meet My Customers
               Find out how to manage money by pretending to be
               a customer. Find out where customers are, talk to
               customers, practice handling money and making
               change, and role play good customer relations.

               Junior: Cookie CEO
               Learn more about how to run all parts of a cookie
               business. Learn how to set a goal, explore how a small
               business works, create a cookie sale job list, learn how
               to make a good impression, and track sales.

               Cadette: Entrepreneur
               Find out what it takes to turn a great idea into a
               successful business. Brainstorm business ideas, learn
               how to improve ideas, learn about the financial side
               of business, imagine creating a business, and practice
               sharing business ideas.

               Senior: Business Etiquette
               Learn the basic business manners that will allow you
               to showcase just what you are capable of! Learn how
               to communicate with style and confidence, ace an
               interview, try your hand at negotiating, explore how to
               act on the job, and network with flair.

               Ambassador: P&L
               Find out how to apply the values of honesty and
               responsibility to your cookie business. Learn more
               about business ethics, create your own cookie promise,
               teach younger Girl Scouts about the business ethics of
               the cookie sale, and leave a legacy.

Looking for more? Dive into the six brand new Entrepreneurship badges!
These new badges all focus around girl enterprise, teaching you all
about how to cultivate your business ideas and make them come to life!
Available now on the Volunteer Toolkit and in the Girl Scout Shop!

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LIFE SKILLS/CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
                                                   Cast Your Vote
Girl Scouts inspires girls like you to be          Practice casting your
leaders by building the courage, confidence,       vote by completing
and character to raise your voice and              this virtual ballot
advocate for issues and ideas that are             on all things Girl
                                                   Scouts! Once you cast
important to you. Take a look at the following     your vote, check the
opportunities that can help you make a             January Program
positive change in your community and the          Opportunities Email to
world.                                             see the results!

                                                   Girl Scout Ranger
Girl Scout Citizen and Democracy Badges            19th Amendment
Girls have the power to make a difference          Centennial Patch
and lead positive change through civic             Program
action. Be prepared to lead the change in          This year marks the
your town, state, and country by diving into       100th anniversary of
                                                   the passage of the 19th
Girl Scout Civics badges available for Girl        Amendment, which
Scouts of all ages. Click on a badge below to      granted some women
learn more about it!                               access to vote! The Girl
                                                   Scout Ranger patch
             Citizenship Series                    program explores the
                                                   connections between
                                                   women’s civic rights
                                                   and National Park sites
                                                   all around our country.

                                                   Votes for Women
             Democracy Series                      Suffrage Centennial
                                                   Patch Program
                                                   Want to learn even
                                                   more about women’s
                                                   suffrage and the
                                                   suffrage movement?
                                                   Check out GSUSA’s
Now through the end of 2020, any GSOSW             Suffrage Centennial
Girl Scout who earns a Citizen badge or any        patch program!
of the NEW Democracy badges will receive           Learn More
that badge for free. This offer                    Learn more about
is made possible thanks                            how Girl Scouts like
to sponsorship from our                            you can stay civically
friends at The Oregon Clinic!                      engaged.

Civic Leadership Challenge Patch Program
Starting November 2020 through March 2021,
Girl Scouts can explore civic leadership by
completing activities focused around themes like
voting and campaigns, advocacy and activism,
and more! Themes and activity choices will be
released each month through March 2021, just in
time for Girl Scout Leadership Day!

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GIRL SCOUT COMMUNITY GARDEN
                        The Girl Scout Community Garden was
                           established in 2017 in partnership
                             with the Carrico Foundation at the
                              GSOSW Medford Service Center. The
                               Community Garden provides girls with
                                access to a safe space to learn about
                                aspects of gardening, nutrition and
                                even basic kitchen skills.

                           This year, with a transition to virtual
                          programming, our community garden
                       program leader Lion, has designed a variety
                   of at-home programs to bring the Girl Scout
Community Garden to the backyard of any girl.

Cultivating Soil and Cheese | Learn about soil and compost while you
make a micro-composter out in the garden. Then head into the kitchen
and learn how to make your own farmer’s cheese.

Easy Peasy | Learn about pea seeds and how to germinate them into
plants. Then learn how to make a delicious and hearty pea soup.

Beneficial Insects | Discover the true warriors of the garden and learn
how important insects can be to pollination of plants and a healthy
garden. Head into the kitchen to make a fruity smoothie using honey.

Harvest and Preservation | Join us in the garden
to learn about the fruits and vegetables that are
abundant in late summer and fall. Check out what
is locally harvested by visiting a farmer’s market
in person or virtually. Then, try your hand at
preserving some of the flavor of the season by
learning how to make your own jam.

Save the Date! Virtual programs are
coming to a computer near you! Check
back on the Activities page for
more information to come.

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HIGHEST AWARDS
The Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards give you the chance to do
big things while supporting an issue you care about. You might plant
a community garden at your school or inspire others to eat healthy
foods for your Bronze, advocate for animal rights for your Silver, or
build a career network that encourages girls to become scientists and
engineers for your Gold. Whatever you choose, you’ll inspire others—
and yourself!

Girl Scout Bronze Award
The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award earned by Girl Scout
Juniors (grades 4-5). Bronze Award Girl Scouts explore the root cause
of a need they see in the community, contributing at least 20 hours
of leadership as they take action to address it. Get started today by
completing a Junior Journey and Take Action project, then head to
girlscoutsosw.org/bronze to find out what’s next!

                 Bronze Award Girl Scouts in the Spotlight

                  KEIRA L. AND AVA I.
                  Keira L. and Ava I. learned that many in Portland did not have
                  information on how temperatures and common flowers may
                  impact dogs. After researching and speaking with botanists and
                  vets, they created a resource for pet owners now used at local vets,
                  pet stores and adoption agencies throughout the area.

Girl Scout Silver Award
The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award earned by Girl
Scout Cadettes (grades 6-8). Silver Award Girl Scouts take action to
address the root cause of a community need, contributing 50 hours
of leadership in the process! Silver Award Girl Scouts go beyond
simply doing something for the community—they partner with the
community to make a lasting difference.

If you’ve earned your Girl Scout Bronze Award, you’ve already taken
the first step in earning your Silver Award! If you haven’t earned your
Bronze Award, that’s okay—you can get started by completing a Cadette
Journey and Take Action project. Learn about all of the steps to earn
your Silver Award at girlscoutsosw.org/silver, or join us for an upcoming
Silver Award Information Workshop to learn more!

                  Silver Award Girl Scouts in the Spotlight

EVELYN G. AND SMARANI N.
Evelyn G. and Smarani N. restored a flagpole and renovated a garden for a local fire
station—a location used annually in remembrance of 9/11. The girls built a new
flower bed and also secured new flags and an antique hose reel to be displayed in the
garden. The fire station will maintain the garden and the pole for years to come.

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Girl Scout Gold Award
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award earned by Girl Scout
Seniors and Ambassadors (grades 9-12). Gold Award Girl Scouts
demonstrate extraordinary leadership as they develop sustainable
solutions to local, national, and global challenges. They connect with
experts to brainstorm innovative community solutions. They rally
volunteers to put a plan in motion. And as they contribute more than
80 hours of leadership, they have a real and meaningful influence on
people’s lives. Gold Award Girl Scouts don’t just change the world for the
better, they change it for good! Check out some examples from recent
Gold Award Girl Scouts below.

Are you ready to make the world a better place as a Gold Award Girl
Scout? Here’s how to start:

•    If you’ve earned your Girl Scout Silver Award, you’ve already taken
     the first step toward Gold! You’ll also need to complete a Senior or
     Ambassador Journey and Take Action project.
•    If you haven’t earned your Silver Award, that’s okay—you can get
     started on your Gold Award today by completing two Senior or
     Ambassador Journeys.

Visit girlscoutsosw.org/gogold to learn about how to earn your Gold
Award or join us for an upcoming Gold Award Information Workshop!

                     Gold Award Girl Scouts in the Spotlight

                     JOCELYN B.
                     Jocelyn led a team in the creation of an Autism Awareness website
                     and presentation to educate the community about autism. The
                     website provides an overview of what autism is, with additional
                     information about girls and autism. Jocelyn also created a
                     presentation for troop leaders, which is accessible from the website.

                                                         LAUREN Y.
        As the granddaughter of Japanese-American internees during
             World War II, Lauren wanted to give voice to the stories of
       internment camp survivors and educate future generations so
    this travesty will not be forgotten or repeated. She created a short
      documentary entitled “Shikata Ga Nai” (“It Cannot Be Helped”),
     incorporating U.S. military propaganda footage and a tour of the
                                          Santa Anita Assembly Center.

                     ALYSSA P.
                     Alyssa created a website and booklets that describe real-life STEM
                     research and innovations connected to fun, fantastical elements
                     from popular fiction. She led a focus group to advise on popular
                     books for her target age group and pull out science concepts from
                     these books. The booklets will be used in a local elementary school
                     curriculum to help make STEM fun and relevant for students.

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TRAVEL
While you may not be able to travel with your troop this fall due to
COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, it is the perfect time to start
preparing yourself for future travel. Dream up big travel goals and make
plans for all the fun ways you would like to travel next! Take this quiz to
find out what type of travel you are ready for:

 1.   What kind of trips have you been     5.   When you are in an unfamiliar
      on before?                                place, you:
      a. I have been on road trips with         a. Play on your cell phone, tablet, or
          my family.                                other electronic device to kill time
      b. I have been on overnight trips             until it’s time to go.
          with my troop, youth group,           b. Stare at everything and take tons
          or any group other than my                of pictures.
          family.                               c. Ask questions about things you
      c. I have been on trips to                    don’t understand and learn about
          another country.                          your surroundings.

 2.   For your last birthday party, you:   6.   The longest you’ve been away from
      a. Told your parents what theme           your parents is:
          you wanted and then let them          a. A night.
          plan the rest.                        b. A weekend.
      b. Worked with your parents               c. A week or longer.
          and friends to plan a party.
      c. Planned the party, decorated      7.   When you have a problem figuring
          for the party and even baked          something out you:
          the cake by yourself.                 a. Give up.
                                                b. You ask an adult for help.
 3.   Do you like staying overnight at a        c. You ask your friends or the people
      friend’s house?                              around to work with you toward a
      a. I sometimes get sad or lonely,            solution.
          so I don’t like sleepovers.
      b. I have sleepovers at my best      8.   How well do you keep track of your
          friend’s house sometimes.             own stuff?
      c. I stay at a friend’s house             a. I lose everything!
          practically every weekend.            b. My room may be a mess, but I
                                                   know exactly where everything is.
 4.   Last time you were at someone’s           c. I always know where my stuff is
      house and they offered you food              and can find it whenever I need it.
      you don’t like or have never
      tried, you:                          9.   How well do you work on a team?
      a. Refused to try it.                     a. OK, but I prefer to do things on my
      b. Took the food, but hid it in a            own.
          napkin to throw away.                 b. I like working on a team when my
      c. Tried it, didn’t like it, but             friends are on it, too.
          thanked them anyway.                  c. I love working together to decide
                                                   things as a group.

 Count up your answers and see if you’re ready to travel.

 Number of As:                Number of Bs:                 Number of Cs:

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Are You Ready to Travel?
                                                        Dream Big
If you answered mostly As, then you are ready to        All of the travel
begin your traveling adventures!                        experience and skills
Your adventures should start small with short, close-   you’ve been building
to-home trips, then work your way up to longer,         with your troop
further-away trips. Try making a list of places         will prepare you for
you would like to travel to someday. Then, when         amazing adventures as
COVID-19 guidelines allow, ask your family if they      a Girl Scout Senior and
can take you on a road trip. Try staying somewhere      Ambassador!
different overnight and try new foods that you
wouldn’t usually eat. While traveling, remember to      Travel the country or
observe your surroundings, investigate things you       the world on a GSOSW
don’t know about and always be respectful of the        council-sponsored
new things and people you meet.                         patrol or Destination.
                                                        Whether you love art,
If you answered mostly Bs, then you are ready to        culture, high adventure
take travel to the next step!                           or STEM, there is a Girl
You are ready to go on a camping trip or overnight      Scout trip that is just
with one of your friends or other family members.       right for you.
Talk to your troop leader about taking the next step
in planning an overnight trip. To practice planning,    Check out the Travel
make an outdoor overnight vision board, where you       page on our website
can list ideas for where you would like to go, things   for more information
you should bring, and what you need to plan for.        about taking the trip
Once COVID-19 guidelines allow for you to take your     of a lifetime! There are
trip, make sure to help your traveling companions       currently Destinations
with things like food preparation, cleaning up          planned for 2021 as
and packing/unpacking. While away, always be            COVID-19 health and
respectful of the people and things that you don’t      safety guidelines allow.
understand.
                                                        Get inspired by local
If you answered mostly Cs, then you are                 girls who have traveled
becoming a true traveler!                               with Girl Scouts!
You’ve had a lot of experience and you’re               Check out the travel
enthusiastic and eager to learn. You aren’t afraid      inspiration board on the
to be in a new place with new people and you are        next page to see some
curious. Talk to your troop leader about making a       of the amazing places
plan for a two-or-three-night trip within the region.   you could plan to visit!
Work with the girls in your troop to plan the details
of the trip including setting a budget and doing        Feeling inspired? Make
money earning activities to help pay for the trip, so   your own travel vision
when you are able to go on your trip, the plan will     board with photos of
already be made! Help your peers get excited about      places you want to visit.
travel, and always be a good friend to those who are
scared or homesick.

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Travel Inspiration Board

Destinations Spotlight

“Traveling with Girl Scout
Destinations has helped me
grow by helping me conquer
my fears, explore new
cultures and make lifelong
friends.” - Kaylea B.

                                                                     Troop Travel Spot
                                                                                       light

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      Destina

Troop 41259’s 16-day trip to
Australia in 2013, in front of
Sydney Opera House. The troop
spent three years doing money-
earning projects to get there!

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             otlight
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                                                                "Traveling with Girl Scouts was
                                                                  an incredible experience! Not
                                                               only did I get to meet other girls
                                                               with similar interests; we got to
                                                              work together to plan the trip that
                                                               we wanted. Going to Alaska was
                                                                an amazing opportunity to see
                                                                glaciers, wildlife, Alaska Native
                                                                culture, and try some delicious
                                                                unique foods (including glacial
                                                                ice)! I would encourage all girls
                                                                  to try a Girl Scout Destination
                                                                         because it gives you the
                                                            i     chance   to see the world, have
                                      l 2 0 1 9, Alyeska Sk          one-of-a   kind experiences,
                                Patro
         S W   Ala s ka Travel                                    and   make  great new friends!"
     GSO              e rial Tram
          r t an d A                                                                     - Erin M.
     Reso

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EARN THE GOLDEN TREFOIL PATCH WITH YOUR TROOP!
The Golden Trefoil patch program is a special patch program just for
Girl Scout troops. Girls and adults work together to earn this patch by
creating shared goals and achieving them as a troop. By earning this
patch, your troop shows that—with teamwork and fun—you’ve made
the most of all that Girl Scouts has to offer with a well-rounded troop
year. The Golden Trefoil patch program is available to all Girl Scout
grade levels.

Troops are encouraged to begin the
Golden Trefoil program at the start
of the Girl Scout year in October, as it
typically takes a full year to complete
all requirements. The first year that a
troop earns the Golden Trefoil patch,
they will receive the patch for free
from GSOSW! Each subsequent year
that a troop completes requirements,
they will be eligible to apply for an
annual, color-coded segment (also
free from GSOSW) to accompany the
Golden Trefoil patch.

Want to get started? Discover the steps to completing the Golden
Trefoil patch program today!

       A Note for Troop Leaders
       Much of what you are already doing throughout your troop year
meets the requirements for this patch program! Take a look at the form
in October and talk with the girls in your troop about what they’d like
to do to earn the Golden Trefoil patch. This program is a great roadmap
for your troop to plan and enjoy a well-rounded Girl Scout experience!

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GLOBAL ACTION AWARD 2021
In 2015, world leaders across the globe agreed
to work together to accomplish 17 goals by
2030—these are referred to as the Global Goals
for Sustainable Development, or SDGs for
short. They focus on things like taking care of
the environment, making sure all people have
enough to eat, and improving people’s health.
They’re big goals, but Girl Scouts know a thing
or two about changing the world!

Girl Scouts’ Global Action award calls for girls to address the SDGs by
discovering, connecting, and taking action in their communities and
beyond. In 2021, girls will explore SDG 13 (Climate Action) to earn their
Global Action award.

The Global Action award is an official national award, so Girl Scouts
can wear it on their vest or sash, just like a badge.

Check Out the Award Guidelines:

•   2021 Global Action Award Activity Guide For Girl Scout Daisies,
    Brownies, and Juniors

•   2021 Global Action Award Activity Guide For Girl Scout Cadettes,
    Seniors, and Ambassadors

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SPECIAL DAYS IN GIRL SCOUTING
Each year, Girl Scouts celebrate several special days that help mark the
milestones in our history. Learn more about each of these special days
below, then add them to your calendar to celebrate with Girl Scouts
everywhere!

           October 31                              February 22

   Founder’s Day, or Juliette                  World Thinking Day
    Gordon Low’s Birthday
                                         World Thinking Day is recognized by
   This day marks the birth in 1860       Girl Scouts as the International Day
   of Girl Scouts of the USA founder     of Friendship. On this day, Girl Scouts
  Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah,          celebrate our global movement,
                Georgia.                connect with the worldwide Girl Scout
                                        sisterhood, take action and speak out
                                        on issues they care about. Be inspired
                                            by the history and impact of Girl
                                         Guiding/Girl Scouting as you explore
                                        this year’s World Thinking Day theme:
                                        Peacebuilding. Learn more about how
                                            to celebrate World Thinking Day.

            March 12                                   April 22

      Girl Scout’s Birthday              Volunteer Appreciation Week
                                          and Girl Scout Leaders’ Day
 This day marks the birthday of Girl
 Scouting in the USA. The first troop
                                         Volunteer Appreciation Week centers
   meeting was held in Savannah,
                                           around the long-standing National
 Georgia, on this date in 1912. Note
                                         Girl Scout Leaders’ Day (April 22) and
   that Girl Scout Week begins the
                                         honors all the volunteers who work as
   Sunday before March 12 (a day
                                          leaders and mentors in partnership
   known as “Girl Scout Sunday”)
                                            with girls. On this day, girls, their
 and extends through the Saturday
                                            families, and communities find
following March 12 (a day known as
                                         special ways to thank their adult Girl
        “Girl Scout Sabbath”).
                                                    Scout volunteers.

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SUPPORT RESOURCES FOR GIRL SCOUT VOLUNTEERS
Service Units
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington (GSOSW) is divided
into 40 geographic areas called service units, and each service unit
is managed by an amazing group of volunteers called a service team.
The key responsibility of the service team is providing support to troop
leaders and volunteers in the service unit. For questions about the Girl
Scout Cookie program, finances, trips, camping, and more, your service
team should be your first call or email. Service units hold monthly
volunteer meetings where they share recent information from GSOSW
and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), provide networking opportunities
with other volunteers in your area, and seasonal learning and training
opportunities.

Introducing the Girl Experience Mentor
Looking for Girl Scout programming in your area, or want to know what
events your service unit is planning? Have questions about the Girl
Scout curriculum? Get in touch with your service unit’s girl experience
mentor (GEM)! The GEM educates, mentors, and connects troop leaders
and service team members as they facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership
Experience (GSLE). Need your service unit’s team roster? Email
answers@girlscoutsosw.org.

Troop Leader Resources
We want to make sure that all troop leaders feel confident and
comfortable in their role, which is why we have many resources to help!

•   Your Service Team. Be sure to attend monthly meetings and reach out to your
    service unit team with any questions you have.
•   The Volunteer Toolkit. Planning meetings with your girls is a snap with our online
    planning tool. See Page 23 for more information about the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)!
•   New Leader’s Guide to Success. This guide is chock-full of information and
    resources specifically for troop leaders like you.
•   Volunteer Essentials. The Volunteer Essentials handbook is designed by GSUSA
    to be your go-to resource for all things Girl Scouts, and includes GSOSW Council
    Volunteer Policies and Procedures. These documents play an integral part in your
    everyday operations and decision making with girls, and should be consulted
    regularly.
•   Safety Activity Checkpoints. This resource provides safety standards and
    guidelines for all GSUSA-approved activities. Make sure to check Safety Activity
    Checkpoints before planning any high-risk activities with your troop.

Virtual Volunteer Meetings
Each month, all Girl Scout volunteers are invited to attend a Virtual
Volunteer Meeting via Zoom, where you can get information and
updates on new program opportunities, policy changes, and a quick
review of other topics that affect your area. Sign up today!

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The Volunteer Toolkit
        The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) is a digital resource that supports
troop leaders and co-leaders, making the process of running a troop
easier and more efficient! It is designed to support troop leaders in
planning and delivering program content through troop meetings to
girls. Service unit/administrative volunteers and Juliettes/individually
registered girls can also request access to VTK.

Through VTK, troop leaders can:

•   Plan the troop’s calendar year.
•   Email parents with one click.
•   View the troop roster, renew girls’ membership, and update girls’
    contact information.
•   View Daisy through Ambassador Journeys and badges (to plan for
    troop meetings), including new badges and pre-populated tracks for
    younger and older multi-level troop groups (K–5 and 6–12).
•   Customize meeting agendas by troop year with other badge and
    Journey options.
•   Record girls’ attendance at meetings and their badge and Journey
    achievements.
•   Add GSOSW activities or custom troop events to the troop’s calendar.
•   Locate national and council resources, such as Safety Activity
    Checkpoints.

To access the Volunteer Toolkit, visit girlscoutsosw.org and click on
“Sign in” or “My GS” in the upper right corner of any page. Once you
have signed in to your My GS account, select “Volunteer Toolkit.”

Virtual Troop Meeting Resources
We know that it can be challenging at times to create the space that
your troop deserves within a virtual landscape. To help support troop
leaders to be the best that they can be, GSUSA has created virtual
meeting resources on VTK to help navigate virtual troop meetings with
success! Available virtual meeting resources include:

•   How to plan a virtual meeting.
•   Digital icebreakers and games.
•   Easy badge and Journey adaptations.
•   Virtual bridging resources.

GSUSA has also introduced a new virtual icon on VTK to denote
activities that have been adapted to be deliverable in a virtual space.
Simply add activities with the wifi symbol ( ) to your meeting plan
and you are ready to lead that activity virtually with your troop! GSUSA
will continue to add more activities to VTK with the virtual option
throughout the coming year.

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AT-HOME AND VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES FROM GSOSW
Enjoy the fun, exploration and learning of Girl Scouts with GSOSW’s
self-guided virtual activities! These activities are free and open to
all girls and families—not just Girl Scout members—to help you stay
engaged and connected while social distancing.

Explore STEM, the outdoors and life skills with activities developed
by local GSOSW girls and staff! Click on the icons below to explore
activities by category, or explore one of our featured activities below.

   Explore STEM           Explore the Outdoors       Explore Life Skills

How to Make a Solar Oven | Looking for a new way to cook your
s'mores? You can convert the sun's energy into heat in a solar oven
to make the perfect s'more! Learn how today!

Upcycle Your Wardrobe | Look in your closet for clothes that no
longer fit and try out these fun ideas to upcycle your clothing into
something new. Get started!

The 10 Essentials of Hiking and Camping | Join GSOSW Outdoor
Program Specialist Angie Madsen at Camp Arrowhead to learn
about the Ten Essentials for hiking, camping and other outdoor
adventures! What do you need to be prepared in the outdoors?
Watch this video to find out, then try it out yourself with this
at-home activity.

How to Make a Toilet Paper Planter | Learn how to make a small
planter from repurposed materials to get your garden started! This
activity can help you complete Step 1 of the Junior Flowers badge or
Step 4 of the Junior Gardener badge! Get started.

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Girl Scouts at Home: Activities and Events for All Girls
Dive into all the fun that is the Girl Scout experience—even while we
can’t physically be together—with Girl Scouts at Home from Girl Scouts
of the USA! Enjoy free activities and online events that will help you
learn skills and complete badge steps on your own, as a family or
virtually with your troop. Connect with Girl Scouts across the country as
you make a difference through national service projects. Find tips and
tools for troop leaders and families to help girls dig in to these one-of-a-
kind resources. Discover more below!

New Badges                              E Q E G I S B Y J O J O L R P
This year, Girl Scouts has              C J W Z X E V V F M J E Q H X
                                        I F J S U V U M R T D E J B C
introduced 24 new badges!               VZ P W O K B Y I C A R E E R
Whether you are interested in           I J O U T D O O R S L K P M H
entrepreneurship, automotive            C G B E N T R E P R E N E U R
engineering, STEM careers,              S R A E O O T E G U Y T W C G
or civics, you’re invited to            Q R D J R J N G J W F L N M Q
                                        Z F G V U K S K I L L S N T S
sample these new badge                  E U E Z N Q C Y F A I Q Z H T
activities—and show the world           I B S E N G I N E E R U C T E
your courage, confidence, and           T K B C V X D I V V J N R I M
character as you make the               S Y T U X E I P H I V J H Z F
world a better place. Try these         M Y B O T J S I I T P K W R S
                                        V D O E M E S F L M N K M J O
sample activities today!
                                        Entrepreneur Badges Engineer Skills
                                        STEM Career Outdoors Civics

Ways to Serve Your Community
Girl Scouts have always stepped up in times of need, and our current
COVID-19 crisis is no different. All across our country and our world,
Girl Scouts have leapt to the aid of others by engaging in wonderful acts
of service and kindness. Now your troop can get involved too! Get ideas
for service projects and share how your troop is making a difference on
GSUSA’s National Service Projects page.

       For Volunteers
       Whether you’re looking for tips on how to structure your virtual
meetings or wanting to learn more about virtual curriculum, Girl Scouts
at Home is here to help you be the best leader you can be for your girls.
Dig into these helpful, one-of-a-kind resources.

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PLAN YOUR OWN ACTIVITIES
 Are you looking for even more fun, local Girl Scout activities? GSOSW
 has program partners all throughout our council that offer Girl Scout-
 specific badge workshops and activities (called “Plan Your Own”
 activities) that can be planned for dates and times that fit your
 schedule! All current Plan Your Own activities are offered virtually so
 you and your troop can safely participate from home. To get started,
 visit girlscoutsosw.org/plan-your-own to find a partner. Then, contact
 them directly to schedule a time and date that works best for you! Here
 are just a few of the current Plan Your Own activities available:

FINANCIAL LITERACY                 VIRTUAL CULINARY                  VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
BADGE WORKSHOPS                    BADGE WORKSHOPS                   Mad Science
VicTreeFi                          Amore Kitchen
                                                                     Virtual classes are now
Complete financial literacy        Amore Kitchen is now offering     available for troops and
badges online! VicTreeFi           virtual cooking classes for       small groups! Current digital
provides online courses for        troops. Ingredients are sent to   class topics include: All
Girl Scouts that are self-         you ahead of time, so you can     About Animals, The Science
paced and mobile-friendly.         cook together, live. Cooking      of Magic, Planets & Moons,
Girl Scouts are invited to         classes are tailored to meet      Lights/Color/Action, Life in the
register for one or more           badge steps for all culinary      Sea, Moving Motion, Dry Ice
of VicTreeFi’s courses to          badges at all Girl Scout grade    Capades. Plan your class.
complete steps required            levels. Amore Kitchen also
to earn financial literacy         offers fun patch cooking            Prices vary      All ages
badges. Courses are built          classes! Schedule your
around national standards for      cooking class today.
financial literacy. Get started!
                                       $28/girl    BR/JR/CAD/SR/
   $2/Class        All Ages                             AMD

 Planning for the Future
 While Girl Scouts are not currently meeting in person due to COVID-19
 health concerns, there will come a time when we can be together again!
 In preparation for that time, troops are encouraged to be familiar with
 two resources available on the Plan Your Own Activities web page.
 • Approved Outfitters List. Does your troop want to try horseback
     riding, downhill skiing or ziplining someday? Plan your adventures
     with GSOSW’s Approved Outfitters List! Approved outfitters are
     vendors and facilities that have met safety requirements and are
     approved by GSOSW. The list is updated frequently and is full of
     amazing opportunities for you and your fellow go-getters to explore
     once in-person activities are allowed again.
 • Plan Your Own Activities Map. This interactive map allows you to
     search for different Plan Your Own program opportunities available
     in your area. The Plan Your Own Activities Map is not currently
     active due to COVID-19 safety guidelines, but will be made available
     once we are able to provide in-person programming again. In the
     meantime, check out the Plan Your Own Activities List!

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GSOSW ACTIVITIES
  Girl Scout program activities offer a whole world of adventure and
  learning in STEM, the outdoors, life skills, entrepreneurship and
  beyond—even virtually! While we can’t be together in person, you can
  find tons of virtual experiences throughout this section and on the
  GSOSW Activities page.

  How to Find an Activity
  There are lots of ways to find exciting Girl Scout activities! Start by
  exploring this section of the Program Guide. Then, head over to the
  GSOSW Activities page to see what’s new! Activities will be added to
  the GSOSW website throughout the year, so be sure to check back often.
  We’ll also keep you posted through our monthly Program Opportunities
  email! Be sure to add girlscoutsosw@email.girlscouts.org to your safe
  senders list. If you are not receiving the Program Opportunities email
  and would like to, please contact us at answers@girlscoutsosw.org.

  You can view upcoming activities and adult training opportunities
  by date or search by keyword, date or program level on the GSOSW
  Activities page. You can register for activities and training from this
  page, or do so through the Activities tab in your My GS account. You
  can also find activities with the GSOSW Activities Calendar. Looking for
  even more Girl Scout fun on your schedule? Discover “Plan Your Own”
  activities available from Girl Scout program partners in your area—see
  details on Page 26 of this guide.

  Resources and Support
  Looking for information on registration open dates, cancellation,
  refunds or assistance registering for an activity or training?
  Find these details on the Activities page!

  Sample Activity Listing

                      THINK LIKE A PROGRAMMER
This is where
the activity title,   JOURNEY WORKSHOP                          The time of the
program partner,      Engage Thru Tech
                                                                activity and which
and location can      Online
                                                                grade levels can
be found. All Fall    Yes, YOU can code, and make a             participate are
2020 and Winter       difference in the world! Teach an         located here.
2021 activities       animated toucan how to fly using coding   Abbreviations
will be online.       instructions! Combine what you have       are as follows:
                      learned about algorithms and debugging    D (Daisies), BR
                      to create a video that teaches others     (Brownies), JR
                      something new!                            (Juniors), CAD
The date and                                                    (Cadettes),
cost of of the                                                  SR (Seniors)
                        11/7/20 - 11/8/20   9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
activity are                                                    and AMB
listed here.                $62/girl             D/BR           (Ambassadors).

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NOVEMBER 2020
DIGITAL GAME DESIGN                       HARRY POTTER CODING
Saturday Academy                          Microsoft
Online                                    Online
Expand your computer skills and learn     This workshop introduces girls to the
how to create a computer game! Pick       foundational concepts of coding while
your own theme then add on extras to      enjoying the magic of Harry Potter!
make it fun. You can also test out each   Follow simple steps with drag-and-drop
other’s games. Earn the Coding for Good   code blocks and create Harry Potter
Digital Game Design badge (badges not     spells with your mouse. Girls will learn
provided). Attend as many sessions        to define basic coding concepts, use
as needed to complete your game.          their imagination to customize their own
Prerequisites: Juniors: Coding Basics     coding projects, and be able to explain
badge or prior Scratch programming        the relationship between hardware and
experience. Cadettes: bring your          software in coding! Tech requirements:
Avatar & Icons. To register, email        Computer and internet—no applications
GETregistration@saturdayacademy.org.      needed.
Registration required.
                                                11/4/20           3 - 4:30 p.m.
      11/1/20            1 - 3 p.m.
                                               $2.50/girl           Brownies
       FREE          Juniors/Cadettes

      11/7/20            1 - 3 p.m.       THINK LIKE A PROGRAMMER
       FREE          Juniors/Cadettes     JOURNEY WORKSHOP
                                          Engage Thru Tech
                                          Online
      11/8/20         11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
       FREE          Juniors/Cadettes
                                          Yes, YOU can code, and make a
                                          difference in the world! Teach an
                                          animated toucan how to fly using coding
                                          instructions! Combine what you have
ALL ABOUT ANIMALS                         learned about algorithms and debugging
Mad Science                               to create a video that teaches others
Online                                    something new!
Carnivores, herbivores and omnivores,
oh my! Explore paws and claws and the       11/7/20 - 11/8/20    9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
animals that use them to survive. Learn         $62/girl         Daisy/Brownie
about animal adaptations as you explore
the animal kingdom.

      11/2/20            5 - 6 p.m.
                                          THINK LIKE A PROGRAMMER
                                          JOURNEY WORKSHOP
     $18.75/girl          D/BR/JR         Engage Thru Tech
                                          Online
                                          Learn basic coding and create custom
                                          graphics to make an educational video
                                          game that shares your passions! No
                                          prior experience required.

                                            11/7/20 - 11/8/20     1 - 6:30 p.m.
                                                $78/girl          CAD/SR/AMD

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NOVEMBER 2020
MINECRAFT BUILD CHALLENGE                     CROSSING GREENLAND LIKE A
Microsoft                                     GIRL SCOUT
Online                                        Polar Explorer Katie Crafts
Girls will put their creativity, Minecraft    Online
knowledge and skills to the test in this      Do you ever wonder what giant goals
fun 90-minute virtual event. Attendees        you’re capable of? Join this activity to
will be given topics along with instructive   get step-by-step instructions to make
guidelines throughout to develop their        your own big dreams come to life! In
own creative build in Minecraft. This         this talk, Girl Scouts will dig deep into
activity requires the use of Minecraft,       what it means to adventure beyond your
and this game software is NOT included        current skills. Girl Scouts will leave with
with registration.                            their own written road map on how to
                                              make their greatest dreams a reality!
      11/11/20           3 - 4:30 p.m.
     $2.50/girl             SR/AMD                  11/17/20          5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
                                                     $5/girl           CAD/SR/AMB

AGENT OF CHANGE JOURNEY
WORKSHOP                                      DIGITAL PHOTOGRAHY
Engage Thru Tech                              Microsoft
Online                                        Online
“Got Moxie?” Explore advanced 2-D             In this workshop, girls will explore
animation, and experiential activities        digital photography concepts by taking
to find your own “moxie” power, while         and editing photos and creating a
connecting with women heroines (real          stop motion animated video. Girls will
and animated) who have it! Then “take         understand and explore key foundational
action” for the “cause” of your choice!       digital photography concepts, create and
                                              edit photos, and make their own stop
                                              motion animation that they can share
 11/14/20 - 11/15/20   10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
                                              with friends and family.
      $78/girl              Juniors

                                                    11/18/20            3 - 4:30 p.m.
                                                    $2.50/girl              Juniors
THE SCIENCE OF MAGIC
Mad Science
Online
                                              STREAM SCAVENGER HUNT
Magic? No, it’s science! Magicians
                                              Trout Unlimited
never tell their secrets, but scientists
                                              Online
reveal all. Learn some famous historical
magic tricks, and how to recreate them        Go on a stream scavenger hunt! You’ll
yourself! Wow your parents and your           watch a video to search for the nine
friends with your new magical scientific      different ingredients that make up a
knowledge.                                    healthy stream. Can you find all nine and
                                              record your findings? The challenge is
                                              on! You will receive a special, printed
      11/16/20             5 - 6 p.m.
                                              STREAM Girls workbook with your
     $18.75/girl            D/BR/JR           registration.

                                                    11/18/20          4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
                                                     $5/girl          Juniors/Cadettes

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