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spring
2021
edition
2020-21
Girl Scout
program events
membership year and activities
COVID-19 uncertainties make it
impossible to plan an entire year of
events and activities, so Girl Scouts
of the Commonwealth of Virginia
will provide regular updates to
this publication.
supporting you
We continue to adjust program events and provides details of specific opportunities
activities and expand online resources to for the next few months. Because ongoing
better support girls and adult volunteers uncertainties connected to COVID-19 make
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our it impossible to plan an entire year’s worth
council is now offering Girl Scout of events and activities, we will publish
Leadership Experience events and updates to this publication throughout the
activities in three categories: 2020-21 Girl Scout membership year.
• in person The world needs Girl Scouts more than
• online ever, so we’re working with our adult
• self guided volunteers to keep girls engaged in the Girl
Page 3 of this publication provides an Scout Leadership Experience. Whether in
overview of what’s included in those three person, online or self guided, we have
categories, then the rest of this booklet what girls want.
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We’re delivering We are adjusting and
the Girl Scout expanding to better
support girls and
Leadership volunteers during the
Experience COVID-19 pandemic.
online
Badge Video Library Virtual activities
We’ve created an online library of engaging A variety of virtual activities that include
videos that go step-by-step through badge community partners offer fun, badge work
requirements. Available on demand, badge and connection. Sign up in COMAR.
videos can work for virtual and in-person Stronger Together opportunities
troop meetings and for individual girls. New, complimentary virtual activities that
Sign up in COMAR. are open to current members, girls who are
Large-scale virtual events renewing and non-members who want to
Girls can connect with their sister Girl sample Girl Scouting. Sign up here:
Scouts online. Sign up in COMAR. http://bit.ly/33VfXPG.
in person self guided
At camp and in community Moments in the Movement:
Let’s get together (following Girl Scouts in Motion subscription boxes
coronavirus safety guidelines) for Our brand-new subscription boxes cover
badge events at Camp Pamunkey the full range of the Girl Scout Leadership
Ridge and with community Experience and provide hands-on,
partners. Sign up in COMAR. badge-related fun. Each box contains a
badge to earn, a related patch and supplies.
Sign up in COMAR.
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details
table of contents
message of support......................................... 2
types of events and activities....................... 3
table of contents............................................... 4
registration information.................................. 4
self-guided opportunities............................... 5
in-person opportunities.............................6-10
online opportunities................................... 11-19
events and activities by date......................20
additional registration details......................21
Girl Scout Cookie Program...........back cover
Registration opens Feb. 8
Registration for events and activities
included in this publication will open at How to register
6:30 p.m. Feb. 8. If space is available, and Most of the program events and activities in this booklet
unless noted otherwise, registration will require registration through COMAR:
close 10 days before the event starts.
step 1: sign in
Who can register? Go to www.comgirlscouts.org/COMAR and sign in.
Troop leaders can register their entire Another way to get to COMAR is to click on the COMAR link
troop, partial troop or individuals in in the upper right corner of the homepage of the council’s
COMAR, which is the council’s online website (www.comgirlscouts.org).
registration system. Girl Scout parents or Sign in with your membership login and password. Need
caregivers can register themselves and a login? No problem! Call or email our help desk: 804-746-
their family. 0590, ext. 316, or gshelper@comgirlscouts.org.
What if I need to cancel? If you do not have internet access or have any other
trouble using COMAR, please call the help desk at
What is the policy? 804-746-0590, ext. 316, and council staff members will
• 30+ days before the event: Event fees assist with the registration process.
can be transferred to a future event at no
cost at the time of cancellation. step 2: shop
• 14-29 days before the event: Event After you are logged in to COMAR, click on the Activities
fees can be transferred to a future tab to view events and activities. Use the menu on the left
event at the time of cancellation. A $5 to search by grade, date, topic, etc.
processing fee will be incurred for each step 3: purchase
girl registrant. Make the purchase to secure your spot. Keep an eye
• Less than 14 days before the event: on the girl-to-adult ratios. Most purchases require
Event fees are not transferable. participants to be currently registered members. If you
• Council cancels the event: Full refunds need to renew your membership, then log in to My GS or
will be issued. Refunds should be contact the help desk at gshelper@comgirlscouts.org
received within two weeks. or at 804-746-0590, ext. 316.
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self guided
Moments in the Movement: New
!
Girl Scouts in Motion
special delivery subscription boxes
D B J C March: There’s No Party
What could be more exciting than opening a Like a Girl Scout Party
specially packed box full of amazing self-guided deadline to order: Feb. 12
activities? Our brand-new subscription boxes March is Women’s History Month, which includes
cover the full range of the Girl Scout Leadership Girl Scout Week March 7-13. Let’s celebrate the
Experience and provide hands-on, badge-related birthday of Girl Scouts by throwing a party! This
fun. No two months are alike! month’s Moments in the Movement box will
include badge and patch activities related to
Moments in the Movement: Girl Scouts in
cooking and life skills along with a special apron.
Motion boxes will be delivered to your Girl Scout
at home. When she opens the specially designed May: Nature Is Calling
box, she’ll unpack fun activities surrounding the
deadline to order: April 14
theme of the month plus a special gift just for her.
It’s the time of year to start thinking about camp
You can sign up for one month, for all five months
and getting outdoors. We all know that camp life
or for any number in between.
is the best life! This Moments in the Movement
Moments in the Movement: Girl Scouts in box will include an eco-related badge and patch to
Motion boxes will contain one badge to earn, help girls get ready to adventure out-of-doors. A
a fun patch related to the topic of the month bandanna and water bottle are also included.
and supplies needed to complete the activities.
Moments in the Movement boxes are designed for
Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes.
Sign up now in COMAR:
• members: $35 per box Earlier boxes in this series:
• non-members: $60 for first box, then $35 for • November: 100th Anniversary of the
each additional box 19th Amendment
• January: Who Runs the World?
• February: Robot Revolution
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in person
pre-COVID photo
Girl Scout Get-Togethers
Let’s get together — following coronavirus safety guidelines — for badge events
at Camp Pamunkey Ridge. Each event costs $15 per girl and includes materials,
supplies, in-person instruction and badge. Registration for each event will be capped
at 50: 40 girls and 10 adults. Everyone must wear a mask, maintain six feet of social
distancing space and follow other COVID-19 guidelines. Sign up now in COMAR.
March 20: Civic Engagement Inside Government badge for Juniors
1:30-3:30 p.m. March 20
D B J C Camp Pamunkey Ridge
Good Neighbor badge for Daisies Juniors will find out more about the basics of
9:30-11:30 a.m. March 20 government and start to become an active
Camp Pamunkey Ridge citizen. Girls will decide what being an active
Daisies will find out how you can help your citizen means to them, go inside government,
communities by being a good neighbor. Spend look into laws, report on the issues and get
some time exploring your school, discover your city involved in government.
or town and see what makes your state special. Finding Common Ground badge
Philanthropist badge for Brownies for Cadettes
9:30-11:30 a.m. March 20 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 20
Camp Pamunkey Ridge Camp Pamunkey Ridge
Brownies will find out more about basic human Cadettes will learn more about how democratic
needs and learn how they can be a philanthropist, governments exist to help citizens with differing
which is a person who gives to people who need opinions find common ground — the place where
help. Spend the morning learning what every people’s thoughts, opinions and beliefs intersect.
person needs, investigating how to help people Girls will get to know someone different from
who are hungry, finding out how to help people themselves, make a decision as a group, explore
who need clothing, knowing how to help in times civil debate, understand compromise and find
of emergency and how to think — and act — like common ground through mediation.
a philanthropist.
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in person
March 21: Civic Engagement April 10: Science Weekend
for Older Girls Only N B J C
ew!
S A Home Scientist badge for Brownies
Girls need to bring a lunch from home. Cooking 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 10
and refrigeration will not be possible. Camp Pamunkey Ridge
Find out where science has been hiding in your
Social Innovator badge for Seniors home. Girls will learn to be a kitchen chemist,
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 21 create static electricity, dive into density, make
Camp Pamunkey Ridge something bubble up and play with science.
Girls will work on steps to earn the Social Innovator
badge. There are steps the girls may have to Animal Habitat badge for Juniors
complete after March 21, but they will get a good 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 10
start on the badge. Camp Pamunkey Ridge
Girls will find out more about where animals
Girls will find out how you can go from identifying live, how they play and how humans can help
a social problem to developing a social solution them. Learn about wild animals, investigate an
and then use what you learned to create animal habitat, create an animal house, explore
Take Action projects that truly do change the endangered habitats and help protect an animal
world. Girls will explore the big picture, make habitat at camp.
connections, build empathy for people affected by
the issue you’ve identified, develop a solution from Science of Happiness badge
a specific point of view and practice pitching ideas for Cadettes
and getting feedback. 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 10
Public Policy badge for Ambassadors Camp Pamunkey Ridge
Girls will find out how scientists measure
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 21
happiness and put their results into action. They
Camp Pamunkey Ridge will learn how to make themselves happier, think
Girls will work on steps to begin to earn their Public
differently about happiness, find happiness
Policy badge. Girls will gain the knowledge you
through others, conduct a happiness experiment
need to speak up about and act on issues that
and create a happiness action plan.
are crucial in your world. They will find out how
activists advocate for change, engage as a global
citizen, dig into national or state public policy and
explore local or community policy.
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in person
April 11: Outdoor Art May 1: Healthy Living Weekend
for Older Girls Only B J C
S A My Best Self badge for Brownies
Girls need to bring a lunch from home. Cooking 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 1
and refrigeration will not be possible. Camp Pamunkey Ridge
Girls will learn to pay attention to what their body
Outdoor Art Expert badge for Seniors needs and how to ask for health help when they
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 11 need it. They will start by getting to know their
Camp Pamunkey Ridge body, how to eat and play in healthy ways, finding
Girls will spend a fun-filled day learning to see out how their body works and knowing what to
nature with an artist’s eye and create something do when something is bugging you. They will also
helpful to the environment. They will explore art meet a health helper.
outdoors, make something, create or share music
inspired by nature, capture nature digitally and Staying Fit badge for Juniors
design outdoors. 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 1
Camp Pamunkey Ridge
Outdoor Art Master badge for Girls will figure out what fitness, food and fun are
Ambassadors needed to stay strong for life. Girls will learn about
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 11 moving, keeping the body fueled, managing stress,
Camp Pamunkey Ridge getting the truth about what is healthy and keeping
Girls will spend the day bringing art and the those they love healthy.
outdoors together and get inspired by the beauty
in nature. They will explore art outdoors, make
Eating For You badge for Cadettes
something, find music in nature, be a nature 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 1
photographer and design with nature. Camp Pamunkey Ridge
Learn how good nutrition helps you stay healthy!
Girls will find out how eating well can help both
mental and physical health. Girls will learn how
good nutrition helps the body stay healthy, how
what you eat can affect your skin, how diet affects
stress levels and how food affects sleep and
energy levels.
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in person
May 2: Outdoor Cooking Gardener badge for Juniors
1:30-3:30 p.m. May 15
for Older Girls Only Camp Pamunkey Ridge
S A Girls will find out how to make their own garden,
no matter where they live. Girls will visit the camp
Lunch will be provided.
garden, explore garden design, learn how to
Cooking techniques offered choose plants for a garden, experiment with seeds
at the request of older girls and plant their own garden at camp.
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 2 Archery badge for Cadettes
Camp Pamunkey Ridge 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 15
Seniors and Ambassadors will learn basic — and Camp Pamunkey Ridge
not so basic — techniques of cooking in the great Girls will spend the afternoon finding out about
outdoors. Be sure to come hungry because we archery, an exciting sport that takes strength,
are going to be cooking and eating a lot! Girls focus, good form and practice. Girls will get to
with special dietary restrictions must contact know archery equipment, learn about safety,
gshelper@comgirlscouts.org before the event. No practice before going on the range, shoot on an
badges will be earned. archery range and create an archery challenge.
May 15: Outdoor Adventure May 16: Adventure Day
D B J C for Older Girls Only
Eco Learner badge for Daisies S A
9:30-11:30 a.m. May 15
Camp Pamunkey Ridge Girls need to bring a lunch from home. Cooking
Nature gives us many gifts. Girls will learn ways to and refrigeration will not be possible.
give back by protecting nature. Girls will learn to be Adventure Day
prepared to protect nature when they go outdoors, for Seniors and Ambassadors
how to keep living things safe when they walk in 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 16
nature and how to protect nature from trash. Camp Pamunkey Ridge
Letterboxer badge for Brownies Bring your adventuring spirit and get ready to enjoy
9:30-11:30 a.m. May 15 a fun-filled day at Camp Pamunkey Ridge. Girls will
Camp Pamunkey Ridge enjoy time on the lake canoeing, kayaking or stand-
Girls will have a blast learning about letterboxing, up paddleboarding, then head to the archery range.
an amazing adventure game played all over the Adventure Day will end with a BIG surprise! No
world. Girls will follow clues to find a hidden badges will be earned.
box with special items inside, then will make a
letterbox to leave at camp.
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in person
In person with community partners
Check out these in-person activities our community partners have designed for Girl
Scouts. Sign up now in COMAR.
Triangle Rock Club
C S A
Adventure Climbing for Cadettes
10 a.m.-noon April 17
$25
Adventure Climbing
for Seniors and Ambassadors
4-6 p.m. April 24
$25
Triangle Rock Club adventure climbing includes a
two-hour exclusive climbing event for Girl Scouts,
rental harnesses and staff belayer assistance. Girl
Scouts will learn the basics of the sport of rock
climbing, review climbing terminology and practice
belaying techniques. Trained staff members will
work with girls to ensure they meet their goals and
push themselves to new heights!
The Valentine
D B J C S A
Monumental Women of the Capitol
10 a.m.-noon April 10 or 1-3 p.m. April 10
$22 per girl, $15 per adult
Join us for a walking tour to learn more about the
women who are honored in the newly unveiled
Voices from the Garden: The Virginia Women’s
Monument. Virginia is the first state to honor
the full scope of women’s achievements in state
history. The monument includes seven bronze
statues of women representing four centuries of
Virginia history. Girls will also have the opportunity
to explore the other monuments such as Mantle
(the Virginia Indian Monument) and the Virginia
Civil Rights Monument. Go home with your own
Valentine patch.
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Large-scale Virtual events
virtual events with partners
Cook-In for Girl Scout Week Check out these virtual activities our
community partners have designed for
D B J C S A New
6:30 p.m. March 13
! Girl Scouts. Sign up now in COMAR.
New
Join your sister Girl Scouts for an all-out good Financial Literacy !
time at a cook-in to celebrate Girl Scout Week with Virginia Credit Union
(March 7-13). It will defintely be a party, so we
will be cooking the ultimate party food: cake! You D B J C S A
will need a cake mix, frosting and anything and
$5 (includes badge)
everything you want to decorate your cake with.
Get a head start on life! In partnership with Virginia
All ages from Daisies through Ambassadors
Credit Union, Girl Scouts will learn about money,
are invited. If you know a girl who is not yet a
personal finance, needs vs. wants and how to
Girl Scout, then please invite her too. There is no
prepare for their future as consumers. Each level
charge for this event but sign up in COMAR to
will earn a financial literacy badge.
receive a link.
Money Counts leaf for Daisies
Coming soon 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 2
D B J C S A Find out about money. You can use it to buy things
and you can use it to help other people too.
We’re planning an eco-animal large-scale virtual
event in May. There is no charge, and registration Money Manager badge for Brownies
will be via COMAR. 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 4
Learn the difference between needs, like food and
clothing, and wants, like games and movie tickets.
Savvy Shopper badge for Juniors
6:30-7:30 p.m. March 9
Explore the difference between needs and wants
and learn how to save for both.
Budgeting badge for Cadettes
6:30-7:30 p.m. March 11
Find out how to make a budget, which is a plan for
spending and saving money.
Buying Power for Seniors
6:30-7:30 p.m. March 16
Find out about the long-term impact of a big
purchase and how you keep paying for purchases
long after you’ve started to use the items.
Good Credit for Ambassadors
6:30-7:30 p.m. March 18
Know what it takes to keep good credit and borrow
money wisely, including how to pay back what you
owe on time.
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Digital Photography Children’s Museum of
with Vine Images New Richmond
!
D B J C S A D B
Vine Images will guide girls through online, self- Making Games for Brownies
paced, mobile-friendly photography courses. 10-11:30 a.m. March 6
Photography can be very technical and confusing, or noon-1:30 p.m. March 6
and it takes a lot of shots to learn a new skill. With $15
Vine’s online format, girls learn a new skill in just Games didn’t just appear; people had to create
a few minutes through video instruction, review them — people like our Brownies! To earn the
examples of work, see real-life demonstrations and Making Games badge, girls will learn new ways
complete a photo challenge geared to perfecting to play traditional games and create their own
the skill. Each photo challenge builds on the games, all while practicing cooperation and
previous skill and soon girls develop the skills to problem-solving. Supplies needed are three activity
compose an image that tells a story. sheets (will be sent via email before class), two or
Sneak peek session for all ages three sheets of blank paper and pencil or pen.
6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 Board Game Challenges for Daisies
No cost for sneak peek; supplies needed are 10-11:30 a.m. March 20
empty water bottle, camera (mobile device) and or noon-1:30 p.m. March 20
subject to photograph (toy, pet, person). $15
Kidz Photography patch for ages 5-14 Put on your thinking caps as you earn the Board
$30 Game Design badge! Daisies will invent, design
Vine’s most popular course teaches you all about and construct their own board game. Consider
lighting and composition. A complete foundation to what makes a board game unique while
photography including all requirements to earn the brainstorming to create a spinner, game pieces and
Kidz Photography patch, which is included. your game board. Supplies needed are two activity
sheets (will be sent via email before class), poster
Digital Photographer badge for Juniors board/cardboard/large paper, three sheets white
$20 heavy-weight paper/cardstock, pencil, markers/
Learn the history of photography, gear, types of crayons/colored pencils, scissors and glue stick.
photographers and more in a 28-page PDF. Then
have fun exploring and learning a few lighting and Democracy badges with VCU
composition techniques. This course completes
requirements for the Digital Photographer badge, Wilder School of Public Policy
which is included. C S A New
Photographer badge for Ambassadors 6:30-8 p.m. March 24 !
$20 $15
Photos show others how you see the world! When Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors will get an
girls earn the Photographer badge, they learn inside look at the history of Virginia’s government
about the technology behind the cameras and and how legislation is made right here in
hone their skills, presenting the world in their Richmond. This 90-minute virtual workshop
own unique way. This course focuses on portrait will provide an overview of the process for which
photography, light, composition, motion and more. legislation is created, then girls will experience
Badge included. the policy-making process for themselves by
identifying an issue, creating a policy proposal,
gaining support for the proposal and holding
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Virginia War Memorial
C S A
See Freedom Speak: Intro to Oral History
10 a.m.-noon April 3 (part 1) and
10 a.m.-noon April 24 (part 2)
$15
During this two-part virtual program, Cadettes,
Seniors and Ambassadors will learn the
importance of personal stories to better
understand events that happened in the past. Girls
will discover the beauty of oral history by watching
a “Virginians at War” film of World War II nurses
recounting their personal experiences.
Then girls will learn the best practices and
methods for obtaining and documenting oral
histories of their own. Girl Scouts will leave
prepared to find a narrator, conduct an interview
and compile an abstract.
VCU Women in Science Kits
C S A Ne
6:30-7:30 p.m. w!
Animals with Richmond SPCA April 21 for DNA or astronomy
April 22 for biochemistry or engineering
D B $25
Care About Animals patch for Daisies Each Cadette, Senior and Ambassador who
11 a.m.-noon March 27 registers for this specialty STEM program will
$15 receive four different science kits and will be
Daisy Girl Scouts will get an hour-long opportunity invited to use two of the kits during a virtual event
to talk with the talented people who work with with members of VCU’s Women in Science:
animals at the Richmond SPCA. Girls will love the • DNA kit to extract DNA from a strawberry
behind-the-scenes virtual peek at how the shelter • biochemistry kit to hone detective skills and
works and meeting some of the animals currently discover who wrote a message
seeking their forever homes. Experts will be ready • astronomy kit for studying the night sky
to answer animal- and pet-related questions. • engineering kit for creatively using simple
Pets badge for Brownies machines to build a structure
1-2 p.m. March 27
$15
Girls will have an opportunity to learn about what
pet might be right for them and how best to care
for different animals. They will get an exclusive,
behind-the-scenes virtual tour of the Richmond
SPCA facility and learn about the work done to
make sure animals are comfortable, healthy, safe
and feel loved.
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Virtual events Financial Literacy
D B J
with GSCV May 4-6
$15
Check out these council-led virtual
Girls will explore the value of money, coins and
activities. Sign up now in COMAR.
bills; discover their needs vs. wants; and discuss
Older Girl Life Skills Series N ways to save. Girls will receive a packet with
ew! everything they need to complete this badge as
S A well as fun virtual time with other girls. By the end
of this three-day program, girls will have earned
6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 17-March 17
their appropriate age level badge and better
understand how to manage their finances.
College Knowledge on Feb. 17
Take the first steps of the Ambassador College Money Counts leaf for Daisies
Knowledge badge. You’ll leave with a better 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 4-6
understanding of the steps in the college Girls will spend time learning about different kinds
admissions process and how to prepare to attend of coins, know more about paper money and find
the school of your choice. out the cost of fun. When they have completed this
program, they will know more about money and
Home Away from Home on Feb. 24
what it is worth.
Getting ready to leave the nest for the first
time? Join us to learn skills to help you make Money Manager badge for Brownies
that transition. We’ll go through tips and tricks 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 4-6
for everything from time management and Girls will virtually go grocery shopping, clothes
organization to grocery shopping and navigating shopping and have some fun. They will learn the
the laundry room. Time to live the Girl Scout motto difference between their wants and needs and
and be prepared! how to fund each. When they have completed
Resumes 101 on March 3 this program, they will know how to manage their
Join us for an informative evening as we talk money wisely.
about how to create a professional resume for Savvy Shopper badge for Juniors
applications. You’ll learn about best practices to 7:30-8:30 p.m. May 4-6
stand out and how to include experiences like Girl Girls will explore their needs and wants and
Scouts in a way to make your resume shine! understand why there is a difference. When they
Ace the Interview on March 10 have completed this program, they will know the
Want to shine in your next job interview? Join us difference between what they need and what they
to learn about how to prepare for an interview and want — and be able to confidently save money for
how to wow your interviewers! We’ll talk about both.
how to be your best, authentic self in an interview
setting and how to be prepared for any scenario.
A Police Officer Is Pulling Me Over
on March 17
What you should know if you are stopped by
a police officer; what to do if it doesn’t go as
planned; what to do if you get into a car accident;
what happens if you need to call 911; what if your
identity or wallet is stolen.
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Stronger Together Superhero Training Academy
4:30 p.m. Feb. 25 for grades K-3
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a Girl Scout Daisy,
virtual events New! Brownie and Junior! Create an alternate persona
and design your own superhero costume.
D B J C S A Participate in challenges that test your abilities.
Transform into a superhero and help take camp
In connection with our Stronger back from a nefarious supervillain. Girls will work
Together campaign to recruit and renew toward the Fair Play badge. Supplies needed are
members, GSCV is offering weekly 10 sheets of paper, tape and markers/crayons.
complimentary activities. These virtual International Women’s Day
activities are open to members, girls 6:30 p.m. March 4 for grades K-5
who are renewing and non-members Let’s prepare for International Women’s Day (March
who want to sample Girl Scouting before 8)! This year’s theme is Choose to Challenge. Girls
will learn about Girl Scouts who have taken on
joining. Registration is required using challenges to make the world a better place and
this link: http://bit.ly/33VfXPG. will create a craft to remind them of their abilities
Cookie Chat to choose to challenge. Supplies needed are paper,
6:30 p.m. Feb. 4 for grades K-12 scissors and coloring supplies.
Let’s talk cookies! First, we will take a virtual tour of Girl Scouts Past and Present
ABC Bakers, which is the oldest Girl Scout Cookie 6:30 p.m. March 11 for grades K-12
baker in the United States. Next, you will dream Join us for an evening all about Girl Scouts as
up your own cookie and share it with your virtual we celebrate Girl Scout Week (March 7-13, 2021).
friends. Finally, hear from one of our council’s top Together we’ll explore Girl Scouts past and present
cookie sellers. Supplies needed are paper and to see how we’re living out the legacy begun in 1912
pencil/crayons/markers. that continues to this day.
Yoga and Dance Fitness Camp Chat With Salamander
4:30 p.m. Feb. 11 for grades K-12 6:30 p.m. March 18 for grades K-12
Grab your mat and towel for a yoga and dance Join Salamander to make a friendship bracelet and
class! We will start with an introduction and hear about upcoming happenings at Pamunkey
breathing exercises and a little movement, followed Ridge Girl Scout Camp. Salamander (AKA Chief
by dance numbers to some of your favorite songs Operating Officer Amanda Porter) will talk about
and stretching. This is an all-levels class, so get plans for summer 2021 and preview Pamunkey
family members involved! Supplies needed are a Ridge updates. Supplies needed are three bundles
towel, water and a yoga mat if you have one. of bracelet string, scissors and a paper plate.
Prepare With Pedro In-SPA-ration
4:30 p.m. Feb. 15 for grades K-2 4:30 p.m. March 25 for grades K-12
The American Red Cross will lead Prepare With Enjoy a fabulous day as we create a virtual spa.
Pedro to share how to be prepared for any home Spend time pampering yourself with homemade
fires. Pedro is a penguin who learns what to do facials and lip gloss, while learning useful
when a smoke detector goes off. relaxation techniques to reduce stress. Girls
Pillowcase Project will work toward the Staying Fit badge. Supplies
6:30 p.m. Feb. 15 for grades 3-5 needed are oatmeal, honey, Kool-Aid packet,
The American Red Cross will present the Pillowcase shortening, water, bowl and container.
Project to share how to be prepared for any home
fires or tornadoes.
15online and on demand
Badge Video Library New!
D B J C
We’ve created a brand-new resource to help explore badges: an online library of
easy-to-understand, engaging videos that take you step-by-step through badge
requirements. Our Badge Video Library is available online and on demand —
available whenever you need it. Bonus: Many of the videos feature our wonderful
camp counselors!
Our badge videos can work for troops, whether you are meeting virtually or in
person. The videos are also great for Girl Scouts who want to explore badges
on their own. We currently offer badge videos for Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and
Cadettes. For each badge you choose, you will receive
• Access to fun, instructional videos that guide girls through the steps to earn the
purchased badge.
• Step-by-step instructions and a list of supplies needed to earn the badge. Every
badge includes hands-on activities.
• One badge mailed to the purchaser of the badge experience. Additional badges can
be purchased and mailed for $3 per badge.
• The videos are available online and on demand but if your internet access is limited,
then the videos can be mailed to you on a flash drive. The instructions and list of
supplies are designed to be accessed online but can be mailed via the U.S. Postal
Service if you prefer.
Use COMAR to choose the badges you want. Each badge is $15 except for
three-badge progressions which are $30. Access to your purchased badges covers the
2020-21 membership year, which ends Sept. 30, 2021.
16online and on demand
Daisy badge videos Outdoor Art Maker badge
D New From blue skies to a bird’s song, nature can spark
! lots of ideas for art. Get ready to explore the
Birdbath award outdoors and use what you see and hear to create
Identify ways that you can care for animals. Learn unique art projects.
how animals, like people, are unique including in
Brownie badge videos
the ways they communicate and move.
New
Buddy Camper badge B !
Camping is an adventure! You play in nature, eat Bugs badge
outside and sleep under the stars with your family Bugs help us in lots of cool ways. Explore the world
or friends. Are you ready to go camping? of bugs and learn more about these little creatures
Cybersecurity badges that do so much.
Welcome to the world of cybersecurity! Learn Celebrating Community badge
how computers work and how to stay safe Communities often celebrate what makes them
online. You’ll also use your investigative skills to special. Other communities (for example, your
uncover problems and find solutions as you earn city, state and country) have celebrations like
three progressive badges: Cybersecurity Basics, ceremonies or parades. They might also celebrate
Cybersecurity Safeguards and Cybersecurity by building statues or museums. Find out
Investigator. This package covers all three badges what your communities do to celebrate.
for $30 total.
Cybersecurity badges
Design a Robot badge We use computers every day. Cybersecurity is
It’s time to design your own robot. Plan and build the way we protect computers — and ourselves
a prototype of your robot that solves an everyday — from crime. Learn the basics of cybersecurity,
problem. Remember to make a program because what privacy means and how to protect yourself
your robot will need that to run. Test your robot when you’re on a computer by earning these
and share with your family or friends to learn how three progressive badges: Cybersecurity Basics,
to make it even better. Cybersecurity Safeguards and Cybersecurity
Good Neighbor badge Investigator. This package covers all three badges
Groups of people are called communities. You are for $30 total.
part of lots of communities. For example, your Dancer badge
Girl Scout troop is a community and so is your Do your feet start to tap when you hear a great
class at school. Find out how you can help your song? Get ready to jump up and move to the beat.
communities by being a good neighbor. You will learn fun warmups, perform steps from
Making Choices leaf new dances and make a dance of your very own.
There are things we need, and there are things we Eco Friend badge
want. Both cost money. Let’s explore the difference Whenever you spend time outdoors, you can
between needs and wants. take care of the environment. As a Girl Scout, you
Model Car Design Challenge badge probably do this already. With this badge, you’ll
People can get from place to place in a lot of learn more about how to treat outdoor spaces with
ways. Some walk or ride a bike or skateboard. kindness and teach others how they can too.
Sometimes people take a plane, train or boat and Household Elf badge
sometimes they go by car. Engineers have been It’s great to have a clean home, and even better
creating cars for hundreds of years, and now it’s if it’s a clean, green home. Pick up some new
your turn. Learn how engineers brainstorm, build household habits to help your family save energy,
models and test their ideas as you create a car. save water and save the planet.
17online and on demand
Brownies (continued from previous page) Detective badge
Inventor badge Stories, movies and television are full of amazing
Do you ever wonder what it takes to come up detectives who solve mysteries and bring criminals
with a new kind of phone or a new way to power a to justice. Their jobs are important, exciting and
lightbulb? Would you like an invention that would take serious skills — skills you can try in this badge.
help tie your shoes faster or one to make elevators Grab your magnifying glass and dive into the
record your singing while you ride? Find out science of detecting.
how inventors make stuff and become an Drawing badge
inventor yourself. Drawing allows you to have fun while letting your
Making Games badge creativity flow. During the work you do in this
You can have fun without a computer, a deck of badge, you will learn new techniques that will allow
cards or even a ball. Games are everywhere when you to expand your artistic ability.
you use your imagination to make them up. Entertainment Technology badge
When you learn how to make games, you will never There’s an old saying that all work and no play
be bored. make life pretty dull. But if you learn the ins and
Outdoor Art Creator badge outs of entertainment technology, then you can
As an artist, you can go outside and see colors, end up with work that’s all about play. Discover
shapes and ideas for things you want to create. the sound waves in a ringtone, the light magic that
Have fun finding out how you can make your own makes movies and the topsy-turvy physics of
art outdoors. roller coasters.
Flowers badge
Junior badge videos Flowers are so beautiful! We bring them into our
New
J ! homes to add cheer to a room. We send them to
people we care about. But there is more to flowers
Animal Habitats badge than good looks and nice smells. Let’s dig up some
Imagine meeting an elephant or kicking up dust flower secrets.
with a kangaroo. These animals live in the wild,
so we don’t get to spend time with them in their Outdoor Art Explorer badge
natural homes, which are also called their habitats. From murals on buildings to oil paintings of
But that doesn’t mean we can’t find out more landscapes, art and the outdoors go hand in hand.
about where they live, how they play and how we Let nature be your inspiration as you explore,
can help them. create and design different kinds of art.
Cybersecurity badges Simple Meals badge
Do you love to solve puzzles, figure out mysteries There are bubbles and steam, interesting tools and
and break codes? Then you’ll love learning about amazing smells and lots of room for experiments.
cybersecurity and how you can use your skills to It’s not a laboratory — it’s your own kitchen! After
keep people safe. You’ll also learn investigative discovering the steps to make amazing meals, you
skills that will help you spot problems and will know how to create a whole meal of your own.
vulnerabilities in the cyber world. Explore Social Butterfly badge
cybersecurity by earning these three progressive Have you ever found yourself in a group or place
badges: Cybersecurity Basics, Cybersecurity where you didn’t know how to act? It happens to
Safeguards and Cybersecurity Investigator. This everyone. Let’s have fun practicing the social style
package covers all three badges for $30 total. and good manners that will make you comfortable
in any situation.
18online and on demand
Cadette badge videos world, a version of a pocket bread holds something
New delicious, and your sweet tooth can be satisfied
C ! with everything from date syrup to lingonberry
jam. Let’s cook up four dishes from across time
Babysitter badge
and distance and discover where your taste buds
The magic age for babysitting is 12. That’s when
want to travel.
most girls say they began sitting, and it’s the
youngest age at which most parents say they Outdoor Art Apprentice badge
will allow someone to babysit for their children. Being in nature is a great way to spark your
Whether you’re getting ready to babysit in the creativity. Some of our greatest works of art are
future or have already started, this badge will help inspired by nature. From early on, cave people
you become the best babysitter you can be. drew pictures of sunsets, the sky, animals and
trees. Get ready to observe and collect things
Eating for You badge
from outdoors that will drive your art and
Nutrition isn’t just about maintaining a healthy
creativity: from colors and patterns to
weight: Eating well helps you inside and out.
landscapes and wildlife.
Choosing the right foods can help you sleep better,
stress less and get smooth skin, shiny hair and Special Agent badge
strong nails. Let’s find out how to eat to keep A special agent wears many hats: detective,
your skin glowing, your mind focused and your scientist, psychologist, enforcer of the law. No
energy flowing. wonder novels and shows about their work are so
popular! Grab a magnifying glass and a microscope
New Cuisines badge
and uncover your skills in one of the most exciting
Culinary possibilities are as diverse as the globe
— and demanding — jobs for investigative minds.
of people who cook them. Wherever you go in the
19events, activities and special dates
February April
Black History Month National Volunteer Month
1-28: Moments in the Movement subscription box 1-30: Badge Video Library (online)
1-28: Badge Video Library (online) 3 and 24: Intro to Oral History with Virginia War
4: Cookie Chat Memorial
11: Yoga and Dance Fitness 10: Monumental Women of the Capitol with the
15: Prepare With Pedro with American Red Cross Valentine
15: Pillowcase Project with American Red Cross 10: Science Weekend at Pamunkey Ridge
16: Digital Photography with Vine Images 11: Outdoor Art for Older Girls Only
17: Older Girl Life Skills Series 17: Adventure Climbing at Triangle Rock Club
19-21: National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend 21-22: VCU Women in Science
20: Storytelling Weekend at Pamunkey Ridge 22: Girl Scout Leader’s Day
22: World Thinking Day 24: Adventure Climbing at Triangle Rock Club
24: Older Girl Life Skills Series
25: Superhero Training Academy May
25: Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
National Bridging Week
1-31: Moments in the Movement subscription box
March (Nature Is Calling)
Women’s History Month 1-31: Badge Video Library (online)
1-31: Moments in the Movement subscription box 1: Healthy Living Weekend at Pamunkey Ridge
1-31: Badge Video Library (online) 2: Outdoor Cooking for Older Girls Only
2: Financial Literacy with Virginia Credit Union 4-6: Financial Literacy
3: Older Girl Life Skills Series 15: Outdoor Adventure at Pamunkey Ridge
4: Financial Literacy with Virginia Credit Union 16: Adventure Day for Older Girls Only
4: International Women’s Day 31: Memorial Day
6: Games with Children’s Museum of Richmond
7-13: Girl Scout Week June
7-13: Girl Scouts Celebrate Faith
9: Financial Literacy with Virginia Credit Union 1-30: Badge Video Library (online)
10: Older Girl Life Skills Series 19: Juneteenth
11: Girl Scouts Past and Present 21: National Get Outdoors Day
11: Financial Literacy with Virginia Credit Union
13: Cook-In for Girl Scout Week
16: Financial Literacy with Virginia Credit Union July
17: Older Girl Life Skills Series
18: Camp Chat With Salamander 1-31: Badge Video Library (online)
18: Financial Literacy with Virginia Credit Union 4: Independence Day
20: Games with Children’s Museum of Richmond
20: Civic Engagement at Pamunkey Ridge
21: Civic Engagement for Older Girls Only August
24: Democracy with VCU Wilder School
25: In-SPA-ration 1-31: Badge Video Library (online)
27: Animals with Richmond SPCA 10: National S’mores Day
20registration details
Additional information about
registration is on page 4.
What to expect at an event
Girl Scout events are designed for girls at all levels
to discover new things, connect with other girls
and take action in their communities. The result?
Girls gain leadership skills without even knowing it.
All Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia
sponsored events are fun, interactive, held to the
highest standards and developed to meet the
needs of all girls. Events are facilitated by staff
members, volunteers, community partners or girls.
When registering, be sure to include the girls in
the process. Discuss their interests, review costs
and let the girls decide what activities they want to
attend: This is the girl-led process in action!
Do accompanying adults need
to be registered members?
Unless stated otherwise, all in-person events and
activities are members-only events. This means
that all girl and adult attendees must be current
members of Girl Scouts. To ensure the safety of
all Girl Scouts, adults attending events must have
a current Girl Scout membership and background
check on file. If you have any questions about your
membership status or background check, contact
Girl-to-adult ratios for events, gshelper@comgirlscouts.org.
travel and camping
Can I drop off my Girl Scout?
two unrelated plus one Unless stated otherwise, all Girl Scouts attending
adults (at least additional
one of whom adult for each events are required to have one of the following at
is female) for additional all times:
this number number of this 1. For troop events, troop volunteers use the girl-
of girls many girls to-adult ratios in the chart to the left to ensure
Daisies 6 4 proper registered adult coverage onsite. Troop
volunteers should have health history on hand for
Brownies 12 6 each girl at each event.
2. Girls attending individually must have a
Juniors 16 8 registered adult onsite.
3. Girls attending family events must have a
Cadettes 20 10 registered adult onsite.
Seniors 24 12
Ambassadors 24 12
21Girls participating in the
Girl Scout Cookie Program
learn five essential skills:
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the 1 Goal Setting
largest entrepreneurial program 2 Decision Making
for girls in the world! Learn more 3 Money Management
at www.comgirlscouts.org.
4 People Skills
Cookie Pins 5 Business Ethics
The Cookie Entrepreneur Family pin
collection enables girls and their families
to learn to think like entrepreneurs as they
participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program.
Each Girl Scout grade level has its own set of
requirements to help families guide their What’s in a box of cookies?
Girl Scout as she runs her own cookie The cookie program supports the
business year after year. Learn more at
girlscouts.org/entrepreneurfamily. Girl Scout Leadership Experience in
our communities providing fun and
adventurous programming for our girls.
Generally, 25% of proceeds go to the
cost of cookies. The remaining 75%
supports our girl and adult members
either directly or indirectly. Direct
support includes recognitions and troop
proceeds. Indirect support includes
council-sponsored programming,
financial assistance, recruitment
support and training of adult volunteers
and maintenance of our properties for
programming impact. That’s what a box of
cookies does!
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