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Dear Girl Scouts, Family, and Friends,

a new generation of leaders

Who lead in a new way

Who lead by principle rather than pride

Who step across barriers of class and race every day

Who seek out the work that needs doing in the world

And bring boundless energy to every challenge.

They are todays Girl Scouts.

We have been on a course for the past 100 years, charted by our founder, Juliette Gordon Low. She had the insight and integrity to say in a historic telephone call, Ive got something for the girls of Savannah [Georgia], and all of America, and all the world, and were going to start it tonight!

That historic phone call took place on March 12, 1912. In 2012, we are celebrating the momentous 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting. We are so proud of the heritage and traditions of our past and the vision and foresight of our future. We, as a movement, are truly moving at the speed of girl, and we invite you and your friends to come along with us on that journey.

Throughout this book, girls will nd so many exible ways to join through a variety of opportunities. The book is broken into sections that we call Pathways. The sections in this book are: Events, Series, Camp (Outdoor), and Travel. Girls can also become involved through our Troop Pathway as well as through our Juliette Program. You can nd out more about Juliettes on page 56. One of the most alluring things about Girl Scouting is that your level of involvement is completely up to you! Girls can choose which way theyll experience Girl Scouting - at any grade level!

At the core of our leadership experience is our Girls Guide to Girl Scouting and our three series of age-appropriate Journey books. These resources were developed by Girl Scouts of the USA after intense research into what girls want and need to develop into healthy and whole individuals. Find out more about the three journeys: Its Your World - Change It!, Its Your Planet - Love It!, and Its Your Story - Tell It! on pages 66-67.

Adult volunteers have many exible ways to join as well. We need, and thrive on, volunteer expertise to make lasting and impactful impressions on the girls who pass through our doors. Our volunteer model is about exibility and we are seeking volunteers who represent our communitys diversity - including our beloved alumnae.

We are focused on our mission to build girls of courage, con dence, and character who make the world a better place. Please peruse through this book to nd an adventure that is right for you. If you are interested in something that you dont nd in this book, please contact us and make your experience as unique as you are! Grab a friend, get involved, and start making the world a better place for the next 100 years.

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowawww.girlscoutsiowa.org

ITS THE YEAR OF THE GIRL!

IMAGINE. . .

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Girl Scout Values (Mission, Promise, Law) ............................................................................................... 4

General Council Information .........................................................................................................................5

Introductory Survey ......................................................................................................................................... 6

100th Anniversary Committee Information ....................................................................................... 7-8

Monthly Activities (Council-Wide) ........................................................................................................ 9-10

Pathways Activities

Events .......................................................................................................................................................11-29

Series .......................................................................................................................................................30-31

Camp ...................................................................................................................................................... 32-43

Travel .......................................................................................................................................................44-47

Pathways Summary Pages ...............................................................................................................48-51

Volunteer Information and Position Descriptions ....................................................................... 52-53

Registration Guidelines and Forms

Registration Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 54-55

Juliette Information (Individual/Independent Girl Scouts) ........................................................56

Registration Form (Multiple) ........................................................................................................... 57-58

Registration Form (Individual/Independent Girls).........................................................................59

Health History Form ................................................................................................................................ 60

Capitol Girls Application Form ........................................................................................................61-62

Bronze, Silver, Gold Award Information ..................................................................................................63

Product Program .............................................................................................................................................64

Shop .....................................................................................................................................................................65

The Girls Guide to Girl Scouting & Journey Series Information ..............................................66-67

Girl Scout Forever Green Pledge (Nationwide Take Action Project) ............................................68

Community Collaborators Guide .....................................................................................................69-87

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Girl Scouts,

Below youll nd our core values - youll want to keep these handy! These values have lasted us through 100 years, and we are so excited to take them into the next 100 years!

Girl Scout Mission:Girl Scouting builds girls of

courage, con dence, and character,

who make the world a better place.

Girl Scout Promise:On my honor, I will try:

To serve God and my country,

To help people at all times,

And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Girl Scout Law:I will do my best to be

honest and fair,

friendly and helpful,

considerate and caring,

courageous and strong, and

responsible for what I say and do,

and to respect myself and others,

respect authority,

use resources wisely,

make the world a better place, and

be a sister to every Girl Scout.



OUR MISSION, PROMISE, LAW, & GENERAL INFO



Council Bluffs1860 Madison Ave, Ste 3Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-328-2338; 800-422-2093

Des Moines (Headquarters)10715 Hickman Rd

Des Moines, IA 50322515-278-2881; 800-342-8389

Fort Dodge112 S 3rd St

Fort Dodge, IA 50501515-573-8141; 800-798-8141

Mason City601 S Illinois Ave

Mason City, IA 50401641-423-3044; 800-657-5853

Sioux City1515 Zenith Dr

Sioux City, IA 51103712-255-0187; 800-746-8947

GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER IOWA LOCATIONS LEADERSHIP CENTERS CAMPS

Joy Hollow14092 Butcher Rd

West eld, IA 51062712-899-1225

[email protected]

Camp Sacajawea636 L Ave

Boone, IA 50036515-432-2948

[email protected]

Camp Tanglefoot14948 Dogwood AveClear Lake, IA 50428

[email protected]

Program Registrar Email: [email protected]

General Council Contact: 515-278-2881; 800-342-8389; [email protected]

www.girlscoutsiowa.org

TWO ADULTS FOR EVERY:

5 Girl Scout Daisies

12 Girl Scout Brownies

16 Girl Scout Juniors

20 Girl Scout Cadettes

24 Girl Scout Seniors

24 Girl Scout Ambassadors

PLUS ONE ADULT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL:

3 Girl Scout Daisies

6 Girl Scout Brownies

8 Girl Scout Juniors

10 Girl Scout Cadettes

12 Girl Scout Seniors

12 Girl Scout Ambassadors

Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoint Adult/Girl Ratios must be followed for the safety of our Girl Scouts. Please refer to the ratio below for events:

Safety Checkpoint Guidelines

values + council information + safety guidelines

Exit this surveyIntroductory Survey for the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

Girls and Adults, did you ever wish that you could be a part of something bigger? Make your mark on the world? Reach for something higher? This is your chance - its the Year of the Girl! We are celebrating our past 100 years, and taking Girl Scouting into the next 100 years.Go ahead and answer the following questions. Your adventure is out there. You can decide what you want it to be.

1. Check which grade level you are in: K or 1 (Girl Scout Daisy) 6, 7, or 8 (Girl Scout Cadette) Adult Volunteer 2 or 3 (Girl Scout Brownie) 9 or 10 (Girl Scout Senior) 4 or 5 (Girl Scout Junior) 11 or 12 (Girl Scout Ambassador)

2. What qualities would you like to have? (check all that apply) strong sense of self practical life skills critical thinking positive values ability to conquer challenges con dence other: (my quality here) other: (my quality here) stay the same, never change or grow

3. What items below would you like to be able to do? (check all that apply) develop healthy relationships work with others well advance diversity cooperate with others resolve con icts in a healthy way connect to your community other: (my ability here) other: (my ability here) stay the same, never change or grow

4. What items below would you like others to say about you? (check all that apply) She really knows how to... meet other peoples needs speak up for what she believes educate others solve problems and get things done inspire others make a real difference other: (my personality here) other: (my personality here) stay the same, never change or grow

Were con dent that none of you would purposefully choose to stay the same, never change, or never grow. Now you have another, very important decision to make. At the end of the day, how will you answer the question, What did you do today?5. You can have an amazing answer to that question by getting involved. Which path(s) into Girl Scouting would you like to take? Events: One time, theme-based, opportunities for girls. Have more than one passion? Maybe horses. And Web design. And

photography. You can attend events centered on activities that interest you most. Search for events on pages 11-29, online, or develop your own!

Series: Club, class, workshop, special interest group for girls. Love dance? Chess? The environment? Lots of other girls do, too. Explore your interests together in a way that ts your schedule. Search for series on pages 30-31 or online!

Camp: Camp + fun + outdoor adventure. Want to learn more about nature and environment? Hike? Bike? Canoe? You can choose to camp by day or overnight. Search for camp on pages 32-43, online, or develop your own adventure!

Travel: Trips, travel, pack your bags. Girl Scouts are going places! Whether its a trip across town or around the world, the adventure will stay with you forever. Search for events on pages 44-47, online, or plan your own!

Troops: Meet regularly with other girls and share amazing experiences. Make a difference in your community. And the world. And have lots of fun! Search our monthly activities on pages 9-10, online, or develop your own!

Other: (Unlimited opportunities - the choice is yours!)What you do with your life, who you become, which ways you will change/affect the world is up to you. Girl Scouts gives every girl the opportunity to be the leader she wants to be, to be the leader the world needs her to be. Girl Scouts assists girls (in a safe, all-girl environment) to excel beyond their wildest imaginations!

Thank you for choosing Girl Scouts. There are a lot of organizations to be involved in, a lot of places to volunteer. We know that we need you. And, now, more than ever, the world needs Girl Scouts. Were moving into our next 100 years... our campaign is that every girl in this generation will reach her fullest potential. Wherever she lives. Whatever challenges face her. However great the journey to what she can become. Wont you join us to become a part of that legacy?

6. One nal question: What are you waiting for? (No answer? Sign up for an activity and get involved today!) Done Just getting started6

Exit this surveyIntroductory Survey for the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

Girls and Adults, did you ever wish that you could be a part of something bigger? Make your mark on the world? Reach for something higher? This is your chance - its the Year of the Girl! We are celebrating our past 100 years, and taking Girl Scouting into the next 100 years.Go ahead and answer the following questions. Your adventure is out there. You can decide what you want it to be.

1. Check which grade level you are in: K or 1 (Girl Scout Daisy) 6, 7, or 8 (Girl Scout Cadette) Adult Volunteer 2 or 3 (Girl Scout Brownie) 9 or 10 (Girl Scout Senior) 4 or 5 (Girl Scout Junior) 11 or 12 (Girl Scout Ambassador)

2. What qualities would you like to have? (check all that apply) strong sense of self practical life skills critical thinking positive values ability to conquer challenges con dence other: (my quality here) other: (my quality here) stay the same, never change or grow

3. What items below would you like to be able to do? (check all that apply) develop healthy relationships work with others well advance diversity cooperate with others resolve con icts in a healthy way connect to your community other: (my ability here) other: (my ability here) stay the same, never change or grow

4. What items below would you like others to say about you? (check all that apply) She really knows how to... meet other peoples needs speak up for what she believes educate others solve problems and get things done inspire others make a real difference other: (my personality here) other: (my personality here) stay the same, never change or grow

Were con dent that none of you would purposefully choose to stay the same, never change, or never grow. Now you have another, very important decision to make. At the end of the day, how will you answer the question, What did you do today?5. You can have an amazing answer to that question by getting involved. Which path(s) into Girl Scouting would you like totake? Events: One time, theme-based, opportunities for girls. Have more than one passion? Maybe horses. And Web design. And

photography. You can attend events centered on activities that interest you most. Search for events on pages 11-29, online, or develop your own!

Series: Club, class, workshop, special interest group for girls. Love dance? Chess? The environment? Lots of other girls do, too. Explore your interests together in a way that ts your schedule. Search for series on pages 30-31 or online!

Camp: Camp + fun + outdoor adventure. Want to learn more about nature and environment? Hike? Bike? Canoe? You canchoose to camp by day or overnight. Search for camp on pages 32-43, online, or develop your own adventure!

Travel: Trips, travel, pack your bags. Girl Scouts are going places!! Whether its a trip across town or around the world, the adventure will stay with you forever. Search for events on pages 44-47, online, or plan your own!

Troops: Meet regularly with other girls and share amazing experiences. Make a difference in your community. And the world. And have lots of fun! Search our monthly activities on pages 9-10, online, or develop your own!

Other: (Unlimited opportunities - the choice is yours!)What you do with your life, who you become, which ways you will change/affect the world is up to you. Girl Scouts gives every girl the opportunity to be the leader she wants to be, to be the leader the world needs her to be. Girl Scouts assists girls (in a safe, all-girl environment) to excel beyond their wildest imaginations!

Thank you for choosing Girl Scouts. There are a lot of organizations to be involved in, a lot of places to volunteer. We know that we need you. And, now, more than ever, the world needs Girl Scouts. Were moving into our next 100 years... our campaign is that every girl in this generation will reach her fullest potential. Wherever she lives. Whatever challenges face her. However great the journey to what she can become. Wont you join us to become a part of that legacy?

6. One nal question: What are you waiting for? (No answer? Sign up for an activity and get involved today!) Done Just getting startedDone66

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Sub-Committee Options: Marketing 100th Year Fundraising Alumnae Historical Displays Forever Green - Take Action Project (learn more at www.girlscouts.org/gsforevergreen) Council Wide Events (i.e. Council-wide camporees, Girl Scout week, Capitol Girls/Girl

Scout Day Capitol, Believe in Girls (B.I.G.) event)

Help plan and implement our 100th Anniversary

celebrations by volunteering to be on a

sub-committee.

Important Dates

Learn more online at www.girlscoutsiowa.org or email [email protected]

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what an

entire

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they need to

lead.

Sub-Committee Options: Marketing 100th Year Fundraising Alumnae Historical Displays Forever Green - Take Action Project (learn more at www.girlscouts.org/gsforevergreen) Council Wide Events (i.e. Council-wide camporees, Girl Scout week, Capitol Girls/Girl

Scout Day Capitol, Believe in Girls (B.I.G.) event)

Help plan and implement our 100th Anniversary

celebrations by volunteering to be on a

sub-committee.

Girl Scouts of the USAs National Convention: November 8 - 13, 2011 Governors Luncheon for Scouting: January 18, 2012 Girl Scout Week: March 2012 Girl Scouts of Greater Iowas Annual Meeting: March 17, 2012

Important Dates

Learn more online at www.girlscoutsiowa.org or email [email protected]

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BECOME A GIRL SCOUT ALL STAR - MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

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You can become a . . . Girl Scout All Star!

We have so many great events and activities throughout the pages of our book - so, take some time and map out your favorites. In addition to all of those opportunities, each month well be hosting local themed events throughout our jurisdiction. By inviting a friend, and attending these events, you can help more girls like you nd out about Girl Scouting!

Check this out - If you DO THIS... you GET THIS...

Bring ve new girls to a Girl Scout event - a Girl Scout All Star fun patch & a $5 gift card to the shop Bring twenty new Girl Scouts in one year - an additional $10 gift card to the shop

All this just for sharing something girls love!

Below youll nd a listing of our monthly themes. Leaders should attend local community meetings to learn more about the details of these upcoming events and everyone should also check our website, www.girlscoutsiowa.org, for details on times, locations, and fees.

Remember, attendance at the events listed below will require membership with Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. Current Girl Scouts may attend only if they bring a non-Girl Scout friend who registers as a Girl Scout at the time of event.

For those new to Girl Scouting... drum roll, please...

October: Masquerade Madness

Grab your costume be it scary or sweet and bring a few friends youd like us to meet! Join Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa as we share tricks and treats through fun activities, games, and dancing! Well end things with a costume parade that will leave you wondering which witch is which!?

November: Im a Rock Star

Have you ever wondered what it would be like as a Rock Star? Bring all your friends for an afternoon of stardom! Create your own Rock Star look by making lip gloss, body glitter, and jewelry. Also, you can practice your favorite song during karaoke, and perform in a talent show! This is your time to shine!

December: Artrageous

Create your very own masterpiece. Youll work with old and new friends to create pop tab jewelry, dream catchers, decorate cookies, and use your own creativity to inspire new projects. Youll take home your own artists portfolio, ready to share with friends and family.

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or more!

You can become a . . . Girl Scout All Star!

We have so many great events and activities throughout the pages of our book - so, take some time and map out your favorites. In addition to all of those opportunities, each month well be hosting local themed events throughout our jurisdiction. By inviting a friend, and attending these events, you can help more girls like you nd out about Girl Scouting!

Check this out - If you DO THIS... you GET THIS...

Bring ve new girls to a Girl Scout event - a Girl Scout All Star fun patch & a $5 gift card to the shop Bring twenty new Girl Scouts in one year - an additional $10 gift card to the shop

All this just for sharing something girls love!

Below youll nd a listing of our monthly themes. Leaders should attend local community meetings to learn more about the details of these upcoming events and everyone should also check our website,www.girlscoutsiowa.org, for details on times, locations, and fees.

Remember, attendance at the events listed below will require membership with Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. Current Girl Scouts may attend only if they bring a non-Girl Scout friend who registers as a Girl Scout at the time of event.

For those new to Girl Scouting... drum roll, please...

October: Masquerade Madness

Grab your costume be it scary or sweet and bring a few friends youd like us to meet! Join Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa as we share tricks and treats through fun activities, games, and dancing! Well end things with a costume parade that will leave you wondering which witch is which!?

November: Im a Rock Star

Have you ever wondered what it would be like as a Rock Star? Bring all your friends for an afternoon of stardom! Create your own Rock Star look by making lip gloss, body glitter, and jewelry. Also, you can practice your favorite song during karaoke, and perform in a talent show! This is your time to shine!

December: Artrageous

Create your very own masterpiece. Youll work with old and new friends to create pop tab jewelry, dream catchers, decorate cookies, and use your own creativity to inspirenew projects. Youll take home your own artists portfolio, ready to share with friends and family.

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January: Forever Green!

Do you know how your choices impact the environment? Show your true colors and strive to be Forever Green with the Girl Scouts. Youll work with a professional to help improve a local buildings energy ef ciency. You will search for air leaks, learn how to minimize electricity usage, and youll help determine the right kind of light bulbs to use. Take these tips home to learn how your family can be Forever Green with you! In addition, everyone can take the Forever Green Pledge at any time - learn more on page 68.

February: Its Your Story, Tell It - Now!

Did you know you have a unique story to tell? Its all about you! Come join the Girl Scouts and make friends as you learn about writing and storytelling. Learn about autobiographies from an author and expressing your ideas through art from an artist! Afterwards, youll use what youve learned by creating a story. The best part is that the main character in the story will be YOU!

March: 100th Year Anniversary Birthday Bash

The biggest birthday bash of the century happens in March as we celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouts! Celebrate the Year of the Girl with us as we re ect on how Girl Scouting has changed throughout the years. Well commemorate Juliette Gordon Low, and her innovation of the Girl Scout Movement, back on March 12, 1912. Were throwing our own birthday party for new girls to join and experience the fun we have in Girl Scouts. We need your girl power to help blow out all the candles!

April: A Girl Scout Prom to Remember

Girls in grades K 8, put on your best dress for the prom to remember! This girls-only event is for you to have a memorable time dancing the night away to DJ music with your new sisters in Girl Scouts. Parents can come to the Grand March, but after that, its GIRLS ONLY!

Attend community meetings, check out our website for details, and invite your friends to our themed monthly activities! Youre going to have a great time!

See you there!


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January: Forever Green!

Do you know how your choices impact the environment? Show your true colors and strive to be Forever Green with the Girl Scouts. Youll work with a professional to help improve a local buildings energy ef ciency. You will search for air leaks, learn how to minimize electricity usage, and youll help determine the right kind of light bulbs to use. Take these tips home to learn how your family can be Forever Green with you! In addition, everyone can take the Forever Green Pledge at any time - learn more on page 68.

February: Its Your Story, Tell It - Now!

Did you know you have a unique story to tell? Its all about you! Come join the Girl Scouts and make friends as you learn about writing and storytelling. Learn about autobiographies from an author and expressing your ideas through art from an artist! Afterwards, youll use what youve learned by creating a story. The best part is that the main character in the story will be YOU!

March: 100th Year Anniversary Birthday Bash

The biggest birthday bash of the century happens in March as we celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouts! Celebrate the Year of the Girl with us as we re ect on how Girl Scouting has changed throughout the years. Well commemorate Juliette Gordon Low, and her innovation of the Girl Scout Movement, back on March 12, 1912. Were throwing our own birthday party for new girls to join and experience the fun we have in Girl Scouts. We need your girl power to help blow out all the candles!

April: A Girl Scout Prom to Remember

Girls in grades K 8, put on your best dress for the prom to remember! This girls-only event is for you to have a memorable time dancing the night away to DJ music with your new sisters in Girl Scouts. Parents can come to the Grand March, but after that, its GIRLS ONLY!

Attend community meetings, check out our website for details, and invite your friends to our themed monthly activities! Youre going to have a great time!

See you there!


BECOME A GIRL SCOUT ALL STAR - MONTHLY ACTIVITIES (CONT.)

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do youBELIEVE in GIRLS?

Please register by Friday, February 24, 2012at girlscoutsiowa.org or call 800-342-8389!

WHEN: Saturday, March 31, 2012 9 am - 3 pm

WHERE: FFA Enrichment Center DMACC Ankeny Campus 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy Ankeny, IA 50021

COST: Girls & Adults: $10

Transportation Available! Want to reconnect? Volunteer!

BIG Event! BIG Opportunity! BIG Fun!Come together with hundreds of girls from across Iowa for our biggest event of the year! The second annual Believe in Girls (B.I.G.) event features fun science, fabulous technology, and engineering feats for everyone! Activities include dance clinics, fashion shows, live music, Miss Iowa, and much more. Businesses and organizations from around the state will have cool demonstrations and projects for girls. Breakout sessions will cover fun, informational topics for all grade levels. Inspirational female speakers will share stories of con dence and determination as well as teach you how to reach your goals!

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Please register by Friday, February 24, 2012at girlscoutsiowa.org or call 800-342-8389!

WHEN: Saturday, March 31, 2012 9 am - 3 pm

WHERE: FFA Enrichment Center DMACC Ankeny Campus 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy Ankeny, IA 50021

COST: Girls & Adults: $10

Transportation Available! Want to reconnect? Volunteer!

BIG Event! BIG Opportunity! BIG Fun!Come together with hundreds of girls from across Iowa for our biggest event of the year! The second annual Believe in Girls (B.I.G.) event features fun science, fabulous technology, and engineering feats for everyone! Activities include dance clinics, fashion shows, live music, Miss Iowa, and much more. Businesses and organizations from around the state will have cool demonstrations and projects for girls. Breakout sessions will cover fun, informational topics for all grade levels. Inspirational female speakers will sharestories of con dence and determination as well as teach you how to reach your goals!

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Events are designed to help you experience the interests that you already have as well as give you an opportunity to try something new! You can learn valuable skills, discover a hidden talent, meet new friends, and just have fun! So, take a look at all we are offering, invite some friends to join you, and start your adventure today. You never know, the event you attend might become a life-long passion!

Event opportunities are listed and alphabetized in order by grade level with events for everyone (K-12) listed rst. Grade levels are noted at the right of each description. Use the included registration forms or register online. If a health history form is required with your registration, you will see this symbol. Hh

EVENTS one time, theme-based, opportunities for girls

Sat, 6/9/12

9 am - 1 pm

Iowa School of Beauty locations:

423 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA

3305 70th St, Des Moines, IA

112 Nicholas Dr, Marshalltown, IA

609 West 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA

3320 Line Dr, Sioux City, IA

FREE FREE N/A 6/1/12 Des Moines

Date(s) Time(s) Location(s) Girl CostAdult Cost Max

Registration Close(Friday unless noted) Contact Of ce

Locks of Love Would you like to help children in need? Make a very personal connection by donating your hair at our Locks of Love event! Locks of Love is a nonpro t organization that makes wigs for children who suffer from hair loss conditions. When you donate your ponytail, you will receive a free haircut and style that day, as well as a coupon to come back for other services as a thank you from Iowa School of Beauty. Well also enjoy treats and refreshments! Your hair needs to be ten inches or longer in a ponytail and never bleached (however, it can be colored). Make the commitment now to grow your hair out for this special event!

K-12

Sat, 4/14/12

1 - 2 pm weigh in

2 pmrace time

Southbridge Mall100 Federal Ave S

Mason City, IA 50401

$5 if you have a car

$10 if you need a car

FREE 100 3/30/12 Mason City

Date(s) Time(s) Location Girl Cost* Adult Cost MaxRegistration Close(Friday unless noted) Contact Of ce

Powder Puff Derby Lets get ready to race! Join us for a Powder Puff Derby! Let your imagination go wild as you create your own car out of pinewood and bring it to race against other girls your own age. Awards will be given out at the end of the race. Girls must create their own car, and can only use cars they have created during the 2011-2012 school year. Further instructions and rules are available with your car kit. Contact your local Leadership Center to secure your car kit today. *Price is reduced by $5 if a car is not needed.

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GIRL SCOUT VOLUNTEER:

Girl Scouts is all about unity, fun, and new experiences for girls and adults alike.

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Sun, 2/19/12 1 - 4 pm

Southbridge Mall 100 Federal Ave S

Mason City, IA 50401 $5 FREE 200 2/3/12 Mason City

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Save Our Planet World Thinking Day is a day set aside to celebrate friendships with others from around the world. The 2012 theme for World Thinking Day is We Can Save Our Planet. Join us for afternoon activities which will include games and projects with global themes that honor our sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts all over the world. Girls will be able to travel to different countries sampling food, viewing displays, and doing hands on activities.

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Sat, 10/29/11

9 am - noon

Howe HallIowa State University

Ames, IA 50011$8 FREE 60 10/14/11 Des Moines



Daisy Petal Pickin Its Petal Picking time! Join us to collect ve Daisy petals at this event! Come learn, explore, and imagine as we engage in many exciting Daisy level activities with your friends. Even if you dont need the petals, bring a friend and come for the fun! A snack will be provided.

K-1

Sat, 10/15/11

noon - 4 pm


Ames, IA 50011 FREE FREE 100 9/30/11 Des Moines



Scout It Out Alpha Sigma Kappa, Women in Technical Studies at Iowa State University, invites girls in grades K-5 to a fun day of science experiments and discovery with the women of Alpha Sigma Kappa!

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World of Water (K-5) Where does water come from? Do you drink the same water as dinosaurs did a long time ago? Does water disappear? How can we tell when water is healthy for us to drink? How can we tell if lake or river water is healthy for animals to live in? Lets explore the water cycle, properties of water, and the wetland and lake habitats at Lake Okobojis Lakeside Lab. We will learn how to measure water quality through hands-on experiments, observations, and games! Come and work towards completing your Wonders of Water Journey!

K-5

Sat, 9/17/11 1 - 3 pm

Iowa Lakeside Laboratory1838 Highway 86Milford, IA 51351

$10 FREE 30 9/2/11 Fort Dodge

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Sat, 2/4/12

12:30 - 4 pm

218 Carver HallIowa State University




B.E.S.T. (Brownies Exploring Science & Technology) Do you enjoy nding out how things work and why things happen? If so, come join us for some science wizardry at this hands-on, science- lled afternoon at Iowa State University. Our mentors for the day will be knowledgeable ISU students from the Women in Science and Engineering Program. A snack and fun patch will be provided.

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Sat, 3/24/12

9 am - noon





Girl Scouts Engineering Day Have you ever wondered what a woman who has an engineering career does? Join your friends to discover the world of engineering with exciting hands-on activities! Build a free standing tower out of marshmallows, learn how a simple machine works, y aerodynamic paper airplanes, and so much more!

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Wow! Water in Winter (K-5) What happens to water when it gets cold? What is snow made of? Why does ice oat? What happens to sh, turtles, and other life in the lakes in winter? Lets explore these and other questions to see what we nd out!

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Sat, 1/21/12 1 - 3 pm



Sat, 2/25/12

9 am - noon

Blank Park Zoo7401 SW 9th St

Des Moines, IA 50315$20 $10 50 2/10/12 Des Moines



Zoo-Tectives Are you ready for a mystery morning? Come to Zoo-Tectives and discover clues around the zoo to help you answer questions and puzzles! Talk with a zookeeper to see what it takes to care for the animals every day. Youll also learn about some of the mysterious things they have seen. We will also get to meet some animals and experience the live animal show. When the program is over, walk around the zoo together to explore the animals and mysteries along the way!

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Fri, 11/11/11, 7 pm-Sat, 11/12/11, 9 am

Science Center of Iowa410 W Martin Luther King Pkwy

Des Moines, IA 50309 $40 $25 200 10/28/11 Des Moines



Locked into Science Spend the night at the Science Center of Iowa! Watch a movie in the IMAX theatre, explore hands on activities, and learn about the science that is all around you. After breakfast in the morning, youll have the choice to stay at the Science Center with your troop leader or head home.

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Summer Break BlowoutIts time to celebrate summer! See below to choose which summer break blowout event youll attend!

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Council Bluffs: School is out and the summer fun has just begun! Help kick-off summer with a bang during an overnight no Girl Scout can miss! Enjoy watching movies and playing games with fellow Girl Scouts all night.

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Fri, 6/1/12, 7 pm - Sat, 6/2/12, 7 am TBD $25 FREE TBD 5/18/12

Council Bluffs

Des Moines: School is nally out and now its time to have a party! Bring all your friends and bowl all night long. Unlimited bowling and food tickets will be provided.

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Sat, 5/5/12, 10 pm - Sun, 5/6/12, 7 am

Bowlerama Lanes1313 Diehl Ave

Des Moines, IA 50315 $25 $25 200 Mon, 4/9/12 Des Moines

Mason City: School is almost out - so, lets spend the night in the mall and celebrate! We will participate in hands-on activities, dance in center court with a DJ, and learn about what the community is offering for summer activities.

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Fri, 4/27/12, 9 pm -Sat, 4/28/12, 8 am

Southbridge Mall100 Federal Ave S

Mason City, IA 50401 $15 $15 300 4/6/12 Mason City

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Friday, November 11, 20111:00 4:00 p.m. Storm Lake Community School District Middle School 1811 Hyland Drive | Storm Lake, IA 50588 FREE for girls in 4th and 5th grades. Please register by Wednesday, November 2, 2011.

Having strong and healthy friendships is very important it makes you feel great! What about the times when it doesnt feel so great? How do you handle friendships that go bad, or friends who say hurtful things?

Friendship Power teaches you the power of being a good friend and how to react when someone is not being a real friend. Ask questions about real-life situations. Learn what you want, or more importantly, dont want in a friend. Girls will be shown what to do and what to say in uncomfortable situations with others. Youll go home knowing how to solve your own friendship challenges!

Do you know what to do when a friend is not acting like a true friend?

To learn more, visit girlscoutsiowa.org or call 800-342-8389.

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Friday, November 11, 20111:00 4:00 p.m.Storm Lake Community School District Middle School1811 Hyland Drive | Storm Lake, IA 50588FREE for girls in 4th and 5th grades.Please register by Wednesday, November 2, 2011.

Having strong and healthy friendships is very important it makes you feel great! What about the times when it doesnt feel so great? How do you handle friendships that go bad, or friends who say hurtful things?

Friendship Power teaches you the power of beinga good friend and how to react when someone is not being a real friend. Ask questions about real-life situations. Learn what you want, or more importantly, dont want in a friend. Girls will be shown what to do tand what to say in uncomfortable situations with others. Youll go home knowing how to solve your own friendship challenges!

Do you know what to do when a friend is not acting like a true friend?

To learn more, visit girlscoutsiowa.orgor call 800-342-8389.

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Sat, 3/3/12

12:30 -4 pm

Iowa State University218 Carver HallAmes, IA 50011

$5 FREE 100 1/20/12 Des Moines



G.E.M.S (Girls Enjoying Math & Science) Do you enjoy science and math? We do, and so do Iowa State Universitys Science and Engineering students! Well work together with them doing hands-on science and engineering activities with all your friends. These students will also be talking about their college experience and studies in the Science and Engineering eld. Who knows, maybe youll want to join them someday! A snack and a fun patch is also included at this event.

4-5

Sat, 10/22/11

8 am - 5 pm

Camp Tanglefoot14948 Dogwood Avenue

Clear Lake, IA 50428 $20 $20 60 10/21/11 Mason City



Girl Scout University 101 As a Girl Scout Junior, you have such a unique and exciting adventure waiting for you! You can customize your own experience during this event! Learn about the environment, knots & lashings, outdoor cooking, swaps, and archery just to name a few. If the outdoors is not your cup of tea, join us for arts, crafts, and some relaxing spa time.

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Sat, 3/3/12

9 am - noon

Iowa Western Community College 2700 College Road

Council Bluffs, IA 51503$12 FREE 50 2/17/11 Council Bluffs



Healthy U What does it mean to make healthy choices? Have you ever thought that dancing to music could be considered exercise? Have you ever wondered if you are brushing your teeth the proper way, or eating the best food to fuel your body? Join us for Healthy U, where youll get answers to these questions and much more. Meet with Iowa Western Community College students as they teach the proper way to make sure you are being the Heathiest U possible.

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Sat, 11/5/11 1 - 4:30 pm

Roosevelt High School4419 Center St

Des Moines, IA 50312FREE FREE 100 10/21/11 Des Moines



Discovering Science with SWE If you nd yourself fascinated with science, this is the event for you! Get ready for a fun day of science experiments and discovery with the Society of Women Engineers, Heart of Iowa Section. We will spend the day doing fun, hands-on science experiments like making a needle oat in water, playing with chemical reactions, interviewing scientists, and so much more.

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Sat, 3/3/12

12:30 -4 pm

Iowa State University218 Carver HallAmes, IA 50011

$5 FREE 100 1/20/12 Des Moines

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G.E.M.S (Girls Enjoying Math & Science)Do you enjoy science and math? We do, and so do Iowa State Universitys Science and Engineering students! Well work together with them doing hands-on science and engineering activities with all your friends. These students will also be talking about their college experience and studies in the Science and Engineering eld. Who knows, maybe youll want to join them someday! A snack and a fun patch is also included at this event.

4-5

Sat, 10/22/11

8 am - 5 pm

Camp Tanglefoot14948 Dogwood Avenue

Clear Lake, IA 50428 $20 $20 60 10/21/11 Mason City



Girl Scout University 101As a Girl Scout Junior, you have such a unique and exciting adventure waiting for you! You can customize your own experience during this event! Learn about the environment, knots & lashings, outdoor cooking, swaps, and archery just to name a few. If the outdoors is not your cup of tea, join us for arts, crafts, and some relaxing spa time.

4-5

Sat, 3/3/12

9 am - noon

Iowa Western Community College 2700 College Road


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Healthy UWhat does it mean to make healthy choices? Have you ever thought that dancing to music could be considered exercise? Have you ever wondered if you are brushing your teeth the proper way, or eating the best food to fuel your body? Join us for Healthy U, where youll get answers to these questions and much more. Meet with Iowa Western Community College students as they teach the proper way to make sure you are being the Heathiest U possible.

4-5

Sat, 11/5/11 1 - 4:30 pm

Roosevelt High School4419 Center St

Des Moines, IA 50312FREE FREE 100 10/21/11 Des Moines



Discovering Science with SWEIf you nd yourself fascinated with science, this is the event for you! Get ready for a fun day of science experiments and discovery with the Society of Women Engineers, Heart of Iowa Section. We will spend the day doing fun, hands-on science experiments like making a needle oat in water, playing with chemical reactions, interviewing scientists, and so much more.

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Sat, 1/7/12

9 am - noon

St. Paul Lutheran Church329 E State St

Mason City, IA 50401 $12 FREE 50 12/23/11 Mason City



Im ElectricIts electricyoure electricIm electric! Radios, video games, computers, and so many other things rely on electricity to operate - including your body! Come and discover some of the ways electricity affects the human body through fun hands-on activities. Youll connect with area experts while learning the importance of neurons, experimenting with static electricity, and discussing how your muscles (heart included) use electricity to keep your body moving.

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Sat, 1/7/12

10 am - noon

Morningside Public Library(Garretson Meeting Room)

4005 Morningside AveSioux City, IA 51106

$10 FREE 30 12/16/11 Sioux City



Little Miss Einstein Is it magic or is it science? What happens when you drop a Mentos candy into a bottle of Coke? Can you really make a battery using pennies? Come and meet our science geniuses as we discover the answers to these questions and so much more. This event will be lled with lots of hands-on, ooey-gooey fun so please bring a large shirt or apron to cover your clothes and wear closed-toe shoes. Fun patch included.

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Troop Beverly Hills Come spend the day in luxury like you are in Beverly Hills. Spend time doing mani/pedis, making bath salts, and learning from professionals about how to care for your skin. We will take the time to talk all about you and learn how to care for the unique you. Get ready to have fun while you visit Beverly Hills!

4-5

Sat, 1/21/12

10 am - 2 pm


$10 $5 60 1/6/12 Mason City

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Think Green Recycled treasures and more! Have you considered that a box is not just a box, or that a milk carton can be so much more? Learn to think green and outside the box and do your part to reduce waste, re-use, and recycle everyday items. We will create an assortment of fun and unique treasures as well as learn about ways we can protect our planet.

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Fri, 2/10/12 6 - 9 pm

From Miry Clay Pottery22 South Main

Dayton, IA 50530$35/couple 20 1/27/12 Des Moines



Mom and Me Pottery Are you ready to create your own pieces of art? Come and explore clay and pottery making with your favorite female adult role model. You will learn how to make a bowl, cup, or plate on the potters wheel, and wearable jewelry. With owner and sculptor Tyler Sandstrom, youll get a hands-on lesson and create amazing works of art on the potters wheel.

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Mom and Me Scrapmania Join us for an evening of crafting fun! Well be making individualized scrapbook pages and paper mch picture frames. Bring your mom, aunt, grandma, or other female adult role model for a fun and creative crafty session! Do the craft you like best, and learn a new crafting skill while youre at it! Please Note: both event dates are the same program.

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Fri,11/4/11 6 - 8 pm

Memory Bound641 North Ankeny Blvd

Ankeny, IA 50023$50/couple 24 10/21/11 Des Moines

Fri,12/9/11 6 - 8 pm

Memory Bound641 North Ankeny Blvd

Ankeny, IA 50023$50/couple 24 Wed, 11/23/11 Des Moines



Sat, 3/24/12 1 - 3 pm TBD $15 FREE 24 3/9/12 Sioux City



All About Me Learn different scrapbooking and paper crafting techniques and create a 12 x 12 scrapbook page themed, All About Me. Also, decorate a journal cover and receive journaling prompts that will get you started on the journey of being able to tell your own story.

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Work with your team to solve FLLs Food Factor Challenge...

Keeping Food Safe.Do you think you can build and program a robot that can solve the Food Factor Challenge? This hands-on program involves research, problem solving, and team building - not to mention its a great and fun introduction to the world of engineering! Your team will build, test, and program a robot using a LEGO MINDSTORMS kit. You will program the robot to solve a set of food safety missions as well as research, develop, and share your innovative food safety solutions.

Groups of 6 10 girls in grades 4 8 will compete in an unforgettable challenge! Your team can play for fun or participate in competitions that range from local meets to international events! No previous technical knowledge is required. Coaches and teams help each other by embracing FLLs core values in friendly competition.

Consider this - in 2011, the Flying Monkeys, a Girl Scout troop from Ames and Gilbert, Iowa, won their regional and state competitions for FIRST LEGO League! They made it all the way to the national competition in California and won a $20,000 grant to patent their device, a prosthetic hand!

Attention parents: Teams also need coaches and volunteers. If youd like to be a mentor who offers guidance to the girls during this amazing opportunity, sign up!

Visit www.girlscoutsiowa.org, call 800-342-8389, or email [email protected] for more information.You can also visit www. rstlegoleague.org.

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Registration Deadline:September 30, 2011

September to November: Teams make their own schedules to build their robots and research their issues.November to January: Tournament season!

Contact: [email protected]

Work with your team to solve FLLs Food Factor Challenge...

Do you think you can build and program a robot that cansolve the Food Factor Challenge? This hands-on program involves research, problem solving, and team building - not to mention its a great and fun introduction to the world of engineering! Your team will build, test, and program a robot using a LEGO MINDSTORMS kit. You will program the robot to solve a set of food safety missions as well as research, develop, and share your innovative food safety solutions.

Groups of 6 10 girls in grades 4 8 will compete in an unforgettable challenge! Your team can play for fun or participate in competitions that range from local meets to international events! No previous technical knowledge is required. Coaches and teams help each other by embracing FLLs core values in friendly competition.

Consider this - in 2011, the Flying Monkeys, a Girl Scout troopfrom Ames and Gilbert, Iowa, won their regional and statecompetitions for FIRST LEGO League! They made it all the way to the national competition in California and won a$20,000 grant to patent their device, a prosthetic hand!

Attention parents: Teams also need coaches and volunteers. If youd like to be a mentor who offers guidance to the girls during this amazing opportunity, sign up!

Visit www.girlscoutsiowa.org, call 800-342-8389, or email [email protected] for more information.You can also visit www. rstlegoleague.org.

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Registration Deadline:September 30, 2011

September to November: Teams make their own schedules to build their robots and research their issues.November to January: Tournament season!

Contact: [email protected]

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Sat, 4/21/12

10 am - noon

Kaleidoscope Factory106 S Main

Pomeroy, IA 50575 $25 $25 25 4/6/12 Fort Dodge



Be-Jeweled Individualize your style by creating a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry! You will create a set of fused glass earrings and a fused glass necklace of your very own! During this event, you will make the jewelry, but you will need to set up a second visit on your own to glue the jewelry together.

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Bronze, Silver, Gold Award Training Are you thinking of obtaining one of the highest awards in Girl Scouting - your Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award? Were sure you have many questions like: What is a Take Action Project? What should my Award project be? How long will it take? Who needs to be involved? Find the answers to these questions and more when you schedule a Bronze, Silver, Gold Award training. Please call the Des Moines Leadership Center to schedule a training session for at least ten girls plus adults.

4-12

Sat, 9/24/11

10 am - 2 pm





So You Want to Work at the Zoo? Learn what it takes to run the zoo! Youll rotate through a schedule that covers zoo keeping, veterinary medicine, environmental education, public relations, and administration (budgeting, etc.) Some of the activities will be self-guided and the others will be directed by zoo staff. Well learn what it takes to decide how much an elephant eats in a year. Please bring a sack lunch or money to eat at the Safari Grill in the zoo.

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Night at the Museum Its your story, now learn how to tell it! Spend the evening creating skits, exploring the Iowa State Historical museum, and getting pointers from a professional story teller! Youll have a chance to draw a self portrait and display it in the museum for everyone to see. To wind down from the evening activities, we will watch the movie, A Night at the Museum, and have a snack. Please eat dinner before you come.

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Sat,4/21/12

10 am - noon

Kaleidoscope Factory106 S Main

Pomeroy, IA 50575 $25 $25 25 4/6/12 Fort Dodge



Be-JeweledIndividualize your style by creating a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry! You will create a set of fused glass earrings and a fused glass necklace of your very own! During this event, you will make the jewelry, but you will need to set up a second visit on your own to glue the jewelry together.

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by appointment Council-wide locations by request FREE FREE 50 N/A Des Moines



Bronze, Silver, Gold Award TrainingAre you thinking of obtaining one of the highest awards in Girl Scouting - your Bronze, Silver,or Gold Award? Were sure you have many questions like: What is a Take Action Project? What should my Award project be? How long will it take? Who needs to be involved? Find the answers to these questions and more when you schedule a Bronze, Silver, Gold Award training. Please call the Des Moines Leadership Center to schedule a training session for at least ten girls plus adults.

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Sat,9/24/11

10 am - 2 pm





So You Want to Work at the Zoo?Learn what it takes to run the zoo! Youll rotate through a schedule that covers zoo keeping, veterinary medicine, environmental education, public relations, and administration (budgeting, etc.) Some of the activities will be self-guided and the others will be directed by zoo staff. Well learn what it takes to decide how much an elephant eats in a year. Please bring a sack lunch or money to eat at the Safari Grill in the zoo.

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Fri, 9/30/11, 7 pm - Sat, 10/1/11, 8:30 am

Iowa State Historical Museum600 E Locust




Night at the MuseumIts your story, now learn how to tell it! Spend the evening creating skits, exploring the Iowa State Historical museum, and getting pointers from a professional story teller! Youll have a chance to draw a self portrait and display it in the museum for everyone to see. To wind down from the evening activities, we will watch the movie, A Night at the Museum, and have a snack. Please eat dinner before you come.

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For more information, visit girlscoutsiowa.org, call 800-342-8389, or email [email protected].

What happens under the dome at our beautiful Iowa State Capitol? Do you know what our state legislators do for you every day? Come to this fun day at the Capitol to learn how government works in our state and what you can do as an Iowa citizen to stay involved.

Youll also spend some time learning about the Capitol building, including how it was built and what materials were used to build it. The Capitol is full of art learn more about it during a guided tour. Then well go a few blocks down the street to explore the State of Iowa Historical Building! Comfy walking shoes and a camera are a must for this day! A boxed lunch and a fun patch are also included.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012 | 9 am 2:30 pmIowa Capitol and State Historical Building600 East Locust, Des Moines, IA 50309

Girl Scouts and Adults: $10This tour is best for girls in grades 4 12.

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What happens under the dome at our beautiful Iowa State Capitol? Do you know what our state legislators do for you every day? Come to this fun day at the Capitol to learn how government works in our state and what you can do as an Iowa citizen to stay involved.

Youll also spend some time learning about the Capitol building, including how it was built and what materials were used to build it. The Capitol is full of art learn more about it duringa guided tour. Then well go a few blocks down the street to explore the State of Iowa Historical Building! Comfy walking shoes and a camera are a must for this day! A boxed lunch and a fun patch are also included.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 | 9 am 2:30 pmIowa Capitol and State Historical Building600 East Locust, Des Moines, IA 50309

Girl Scouts and Adults: $10This tour is best for girls in grades 4 12.

Registrations due by Friday, March 2, 2012

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Sat, 2/18/12

11 am - 4 pm

United All Stars Facility1142 14th St SW

Fort Dodge, IA 50501 $25 FREE 75 2/3/12 Fort Dodge



Cheer for Good Health In this amazingly fun day, you will make and eat healthy treats as well as meet a trainer who can help you learn how to take care of your body! Then, you will learn a cheerleading routine, perform it, and also watch the Iowa Central Cheerleading Team strut their stuff! Dont miss your chance to learn how to be healthy in a fun way! Please wear clean tennis shoes or ones that are not worn outside. It is recommended that your hair be pulled up and out of your face. Please do not wear jewelry. Due to the great staff of this facility, volunteers are not needed for this event. Please bring a sack lunch and drink with you!

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Electronic Egg Hunt Do you think that hunting for eggs is for little kids? Think again! Step it up a notch and nd your treasures through geocaching. Geocaching is an exciting and adventurous way to search for treasure using a handheld GPS device to locate hidden items. Well learn how to use the components and have a hunt of our own!

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West eld, IA 51062 $10 FREE 30 4/6/12 Sioux City

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Pappajohn Sculpture Garden15th and Locust

Des Moines, IA 50309 $10 FREE 30 4/6/12 Des Moines



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Fri, 2/3/12 6 - 8 pm

Habitat for Humanity Of ce645 9th Ave




Cake Brilliance Do you love to watch cake decorating and design shows like Cake Boss or Ace of Cakes? Do you dream of creating your own delicious designs? Join us for an evening of cake decorating like the professionals. Work with Doodle Cakes employees to learn how to take your cake from ordinary to extraordinary!

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Sat,2/18/12

11 am - 4 pm

United All Stars Facility1142 14th St SW

Fort Dodge, IA 50501 $25 FREE 75 2/3/12 Fort Dodge



Cheer for Good HealthIn this amazingly fun day, you will make and eat healthy treats as well as meet a trainer who can help you learn how to take care of your body! Then, you will learn a cheerleading routine,perform it, and also watch the Iowa Central Cheerleading Team strut their stuff! Dont miss your chance to learn how to be healthy in a fun way! Please wear clean tennis shoes or ones that are not worn outside. It is recommended that your hair be pulled up and out of your face. Please do not wear jewelry. Due to the great staff of this facility, volunteers are not needed for this event. Please bring a sack lunch and drink with you!

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Electronic Egg HuntDo you think that hunting for eggs is for little kids? Think again! Step it up a notch and nd your treasures through geocaching. Geocaching is an exciting and adventurous way to search for treasure using a handheld GPS device to locate hidden items. Well learn how to use the components and have a hunt of our own!

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Pappajohn Sculpture Garden15th and Locust


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Fri, 2/3/12 6 - 8 pm

Habitat for Humanity Of ce645 9th Ave




Cake BrillianceDo you love to watch cake decorating and design shows like Cake Boss or Ace of Cakes? Do you dream of creating your own delicious designs? Join us for an evening of cake decorating like the professionals. Work with Doodle Cakes employees to learn how to take your cake from ordinary to extraordinary!

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NATIONAL PRESIDENT CONNIE LINDSEY:I was blessed as a young person to have adults

who poured the gift of service in me by their service to me. As the saying goes, The good we do for others is the rent we pay for occupying space on the earth.

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Sat, 11/19/11

10 am - 2 pm

St. Paul Lutheran Church329 E State St




Build It Up Have you ever wondered how to build a bridge or what makes them so strong? Do you think you have what it takes? Have you ever dreamed of an engineering career? Come and partner with an expert in engineering to design a truss bridge structure large enough to crawl across. Build your skills in technological design, computer engineering, team building, mechanics, and design.

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Now That Makes CentsDo you want to save money to get that iPod, laptop, or pair of jeans, but creating a budget just doesnt make cents? This is the perfect opportunity to speak with a nancial expert to learn how to create a simple budget, track where your money actually goes, and learn about getting the most out of your money. Now that makes cents!

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Council Bluffs Area: Join Treynor State Bank Financial Literacy Director, Bob Mantell, and fellow Girl Scouts as you explore the cost of life through fun and interactive games, such as Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

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Sat, 11/12/11 9 - 11 am

Wilson Perfoming Arts Center 300 Commerce Dr Red Oak, IA 51566

$12 FREE 75 10/28/11 Council Bluffs

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Sat, 11/12/11

noon - 2 pm

Wilson Perfoming Arts Center 300 Commerce Dr Red Oak, IA 51566

$12 FREE 75 10/28/11 Council Bluffs

Des Moines: In addition, learn how to set up your own bank account and design your own piggy bank to start your savings fund! Youll play The Money Game, where youre the game piece and the rules are nancial lessons that will make you a winner for the rest of your life!

*6 - 8 Fri, 5/11/12 6 - 8 pm

Des Moines Leadership Center10715 Hickman Road

Des Moines, IA 50322$15 FREE 25 4/27/12 Des Moines

Fort Dodge: In addition, youll play The Money Game, where youre the game piece and the rules are nancial lessons that will make you a winner for the rest of your life!

*4 - 8

Sat, 10/15/11

9 am - noon

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

1023 South 27th StFort Dodge, IA 50501


Sioux City: Explore the cost of life through fun and interactive games and learn lessons that will make you a nancial winner.

*6 - 8 Sat,11/5/11

noon - 2 pm

Sioux City Leadership Center1515 Zenith Drive

Sioux City, IA 51103 $10 FREE 25 10/14/11 Sioux City


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Sat, 11/19/11 1 - 3:30 pm

Park Ave Presbyterian Church3120 SW 9th


Sat, 11/19/11 1 - 3:30 pm





Fit to Be Tied Who invented tie-dying? How do you make a perfect spiral pattern? Learn the history of this age-old fashion statement from a tie-dying professional. Bring a shirt, a pair of sweats, or even a bed sheet that you will make uniquely yours.

6-12

Fri, 12/9/11 6 - 9 pm

Hy-Vee410 N Ankeny BlvdAnkeny IA 50023

$15 FREE 30 Wed, 11/23/11 Des Moines



Food Fight Did you know that some foods are more valuable than others? Learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy food choices, how to shop for healthy meals, and the value of reading packaging labels. We will also have the chance to create our own snack in the Hy-Vee kitchen. A professional dietitian will show you the ropes and help you win the food ght.

6-12

Sat, 12/10/11 4 - 7 pm

Stew Hansen's Dodge City12103 Hickman Rd




Junk in the Trunk What would you do if you got a at tire, needed an oil change, or saw that the brake light was out on your car? Would you pay expensive repair bills, call AAA, or depend on someone else to help? In this workshop, well learn about your car, how to perform basic car repairs, and what you should always have in the trunk. Well also nd out the best tactics in buying a used car.

6-12

Paranormal Girls Have you ever wondered how Ghost Hunters set up for an investigation or what techno tools they use? Then this is THE event for you! You will meet local Paranormal Investigators who will show you how their investigative equipment works. Our experts will then take you to a location where they have found paranormal activity and allow you to do some of your own investigating. Afterwards, well spend the night at the investigative headquarters. In the morning, youll have the opportunity to listen to your recording and make your own paranormal conclusions. Fun patch included.

6-12

Fri, 10/28/11, 7 pm - Sat, 10/29/11, 1 pm

United Methodist Church 102 S 8th St

Estherville, IA 51334 $25 $25 15 10/14/11 Sioux City



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Unsolved MysteryOn a quiet residential street in this small town sits an old, white frame house. A weather-beaten sign hanging from the front porch warns rather than welcomes. She is the Murder House. Her walls still protect the identity of the murderer(s) of the entire Josiah Moore family and two overnight guests on June 10, 1912. Come experience this real-life mystery with a tour of the house, museum, and cemetery!

Please Note: Transportation between locations will not be provided. Make sure to have transportation between the house, cemetery, and museum.

6-12

Sat, 10/22/11

10 am - noon

Villisca Axe Murder House423 E 4th St

Villisca, IA 50864$12 $5 40 10/7/11 Council Bluffs

Fri, 9/28/12, 6:30 pm - Sat, 9/29/12, 5 pm


$20 $10 60 8/31/12 Mason City



Teen SmorgasbordJoin us for an overnight at camp just for you! Satisfy your curiosity by choosing the workshops you want to attend. Try something new or stick to an old-time favorite. The choice is yours! Workshops may include: Txt Msg Rulz, Painting 101, Zumba Fitness, Outdoor Skills, SWAPs, and many more!

6-12

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Sat, 10/29/11 5 - 9 pm

Woodland Cemetery2019 Woodland Ave




Silent Voices Listen closely! During this guided tour of the oldest cemetery in Des Moines you will hear the fascinating stories of some of the citys most famous families. We will then take a walking tour of the Sherman Hill neighborhood, the most haunted neighborhood in the area! This could really be a fright night! This event is for those who will be able to handle ghost stories.

6-12

Sat, 11/5/11

10 am - 2 pm

Masonic Temple302 1st St SW




Real Life Poverty Have you ever thought about how other people survive in todays world? How do people pay for rent, mortgage/house payments, food, and all the things that they need to survive? Join us for this workshop where you will spend the day learning about many types of challenges. Youll work on what it takes to survive for a month in someone elses shoes.

6-12

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Sat, 9/17/11

9 am - 3 pm





World of Water (6-12) Where does water come from? Do you drink the same water as dinosaurs did a long time ago? Does water disappear? How can we tell when water is healthy for us to drink? How can we tell if lake or river water is healthy for animals to live in? Lets explore the water cycle, properties of water, and how animals live in the wetland and lake habitats at Lake Okobojis Lakeside Lab. We will learn how to measure water quality through experiments, observations and games! Bring a sack lunch. Your group will help girls in grades K-5 go through a similar journey from 1 - 3 pm!

6-12

Sat, 1/21/12

9 am - 3 pm





Wow! Water in Winter (6-12) What happens to water when it gets cold? What is snow made of? Why does ice oat? What happens to sh, turtles, and other life in the lakes in winter? Lets explore these and other questions and see what we nd out! Bring a sack lunch. Your group will help girls in grades K-5 go through a similar journey from 1 - 3 pm!

6-12

Sat, 12/3/11 1 - 4 pm

Bankers Trust7000 University

Windsor Heights, IA 50322 $10 FREE 30 Tue, 11/8/11 Des Moines



College Credit High School is in full swing and college is just around the corner! How do you apply for scholarships, grants, and loans to help pay for your extended education? Join us and meet money professionals who will help put your mind at ease and help you gain con dence in this process.

9-12

Sat, 5/5/12

9:30 am - 4 pm

Atlantic Middle School1100 Linn St

Atlantic, IA 50022$15 FREE 100 4/20/12 Council Bluffs



NASA Girls Only DayIf the idea of being an astronaut or working with NASA has ever crossed your mind, here is your chance to get involved and nd out more about it! Join fellow Girl Scouts to build and launch your own rockets, save astronauts, and design your own NASA patch! Learn about working for NASA from a real-life NASA Education Specialist. Lunch will be provided.

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Girls in grades 9-12Wednesday, February 8, 20127:30 am 2 pm

Iowa State Capitol BuildingEast 12th and Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Girl Scouts $15, Non-Girl Scouts $30 Lunch included in cost, and youll receive a fun patch for your day of participation!

Applications due by Wednesday, January 11, 2012Scholarships are available.Payments will be received the day of the event.

Have you ever wondered how state government really

works? Head to the Iowa State Capitol, and spend the day learning what its like to

be a lawmaker in Iowa.

Youll be front and center as our policymakers have a

lively debate on the house and senate oors. After starting the

day with an insiders look at the Iowa General Assembly, youll be introduced in

both the Iowa Senate and House of Representatives. After your brush with political fame, youll be paired with a female legislator for an inside look at being a woman in politics.

Capitol Girls is a great experience that will help you develop personal leadership skills while experiencing our government in action. Come join us for an experience you wont forget!

Apply to be a part of this event online at girlscoutsiowa.org or by using the Capitol Girls application form in the Girl Scout events book.

Girl Scout Contact: [email protected]

ICSW Contact: [email protected]

Are you ready to see true leadership in action?

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Girls in grades 9-12Wednesday, February 8, 20127:30 am 2 pm

Iowa State Capitol BuildingEast 12th and Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Girl Scouts $15, Non-Girl Scouts $30 Lunch included in cost,

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