The Girl Scout Way...Cool Pajama Party!   

 Saturday, December 17, 5:30pm – 7:30pm 

Children’s Museum of La Crosse, 207 5th Avenue South, La Crosse

Grades: K – 5 (Daisies, Brownies, Juniors)

Cost:   $8 for current Girl Scouts

$16 for new Girl Scouts (includes $12 Girl Scout annual membership fee)

Registration Deadline Extended to Friday, December 16, 11:30 am.

To register for this event e-mail membership@gsbadgerland.org or call 800.236.2710

Join Girl Scouts on a fantastic journey into the world of Girl Scouting, we will nestle down for a cozy evening of Girl Scout fun!  Explore new Girl Scout Badges, and begin your Journey with Girl Scouting through stories, games, art projects, and activities.  This is a private party in the Children’s Museum.  This event is open to new girls, so even if you don’t belong to a troop, or you haven’t ever been a Girl Scout before, you can join Girl Scouts, and come to this fun activity to learn about all Girl Scouts has to offer!

Winter Fun Day           d b j c s a

January 7, 1-4p

Camp Ehawee, Mindoro (La Crosse)

Grade(s): K-12

$8/$0 ($3 per adult after ratio)

Bring your friends out to Camp Ehawee where Harper will take you through lots of fun activities including: crafts, hiking, snow games and songs. Get ready for some winter fun at camp!

Note: Be sure to pack and dress for Wisconsin weather.

Register here http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/tabid/676/Default.aspx?pid=31&Productcode=PROGRAM

 

Camp Ehawee Troop Camp                d b j c s a

January 20, 5pm to January 22, 9am

Camp Ehawee, La Crosse

Grade(s): K-12

$85/$85

Troop Camp offers troops an exciting adventure full of great outdoor experiences! Camp staff assists the troop adults by providing core activities including art, nature, hiking, field games, archery, campfires and a dance! Troop camp allows the troop to take full advantage of all that Camp Ehawee has to offer!  Adults to meet ratios attend FREE!

Important Program Notes: Be sure to pack and dress for Wisconsin weather. All meals are included! Feel free to bring your own snacks. Troop Leaders must plan for 4 hours of troop time activity. We suggest you take that time to work on badges or journeys! Your troop will also get a chance to shop in the trading post at camp!

Registration Deadline: January 6, 2012

Register here http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/tabid/676/Default.aspx?pid=31&Productcode=PROGRAM

  

100 Ways to Serve

Celebrate 100 years of Girl Scout service by participating in Badgerland Council’s ‘100 Ways to Serve’ anniversary service challenge patch program!  Show your girl superpowers by serving in your community.  All girls and troops are encouraged to take part in this amazing effort to give back on the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouting Movement. 

First, create a troop or individual service goal such as: plant 100 bulbs for our school; clean out 100 bluebird houses, create 100 personal care kits for the homeless, plant 100 trees in our community, or collect 100 food items to donate to the local pantry.  Second, carry out your service idea!  Last fill out a patch report and order form online or on paper and submit it to the council offices.  This project will continue through September 30, 2012 and is open for girls of all Girl Scout levels.

Patches may be picked up from the council offices or mailed to your home!

Register Here http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/tabid/676/Default.aspx?pid=31&Productcode=PROGRAM 

 

Just Breathe Winter Sports Weekend c

Friday, January 27, 7pm – Sunday, January 29, 11am

Echo Valley, (Dane)

Grades: 6 - 8

Girl Cost/Adult Cost:  $50.00/$25.00

Cadette Girl Scouts will explore the winter wonderland through sports and activities perfect for a mid-winter get away.  Opportunities may include Down Hill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Sledding, Snow –shoeing.  Girls will begin working on their Breathe Journey and have the opportunity to earn one of the new Girls Guide to Girl Scouting Badges!

Register here http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/tabid/676/Default.aspx?pid=31&Productcode=PROGRAM

Volunteers Needed!  Program Lead Volunteer, Activity Leaders, and Drivers needed for this program, please contact Ti Gauger at gaugert@gsbadgerland.org for more information

Registration Deadline:Tuesday, January 3, 2012

 

Madison Ballet Tickets Plus: The Nutcracker d b j c s a

Dates: December 15-26, 2011     

Girl Scouts Discover Dance and work toward arts and dance-related badges while enjoying world-class ballet! Choose from 4 programs/price levels, offering participation patches, backstage tours or exclusive access to a dress rehearsal. Your troop will discover why The Nutcracker is the world’s favorite ballet!

Who: All Girl Scout levels

Times: Performances at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm (varies by date); Grand Jeté Level only offered at 5:45 pm Thursday, Dec. 15.

Place: Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St., Madison, WI 53703.

Fee: Ranges from $10-$35 per person, depending on program level chosen.

$8 Overture service fee per group required.

Registration: Contact Madison Ballet at 608-278-7990, ext. 100 or email rbaldah@madisonballet.org.

Registration deadline: Orders taken until day of show. Register early for best seating. Visit madisonballet.org/girlscouts for details.

Min. Group Size: 10

Baraboo's 2nd Annual Coat Drive and Cookie Sales

December 29, 8am-noon

Devil’s Head Resort, Main Lobby, S6330 Bluff Road, Merrimac

Help local families keep warm and enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding. Troop 2878 in Baraboo will be hosting this coat drive to support local families in need. They are asking for new and gently used winter clothing donations (boots, hats, coats, snowpants, etc). In return, you will receive a $10 off voucher your skiing or snowboarding lift ticket that day.

If you can’t make the event but still would like to donate, contact Becky Snyder, Membership Specialist, at 608.237.1150 or by email at snyderb@gsbadgerland.org 

Across Generations j

When: Saturday, December 31, 10-11:30 am

Participate in MCM’s SPARK! program, an innovative, intergenerational art program that brings girl scouts together with senior citizens affected by memory loss. Together, participants will create artwork, view and discuss works of art, get to know one another, and share stories. Troops may stay after the workshop to further explore the museum. Girls will complete two activities toward the Across Generations badge. 

Where: Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI 53703 www.MadisonChildrensMuseum.org 

Girl Scout Level: Juniors

Girl Fee: $5 (includes Badge)

Adult Fee: None

Min/Max: 4/16 

Register online at http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org/education-programs/girl-scouts/

Registration questions: registration@madisonchildrensmuseum.org

Registration deadline: Saturday, December 24

 

Girl Scout Troop Ski Trip Special Day Rate 

Christmas Mountain Village is excited to announce the return of the special rates for Girl Scout troops interested in planning a ski outing for their troop.  Groups must have a minimum of 10 participants to qualify for the special troop rate of:

$20 per person includes:

 Lift ticket

                                   Rental (ski or board)

                                   1 hour Group Ski Lesson

                                   $5 per person Helmet Rental  (helmets are limited and are on a first come first serve basis)

For every 10 Girl Scouts attending Christmas Mountain Village will give 1 free rental, lift ticket, and group lesson to an adult chaperon.  Group lessons for troops will only be for skiing (times are 10:30AM and 1PM) and will be geared towards the lowest skilled participants.  Groups must be booked no later than 72 hours in advance.  Must be a registered Girl Scout to participate.

This special Girl Scout rate is only available on the following Sundays when troops preregister with Christmas Mountain Village.

January 8 January 22 February 12 February 26 March 4

To schedule a troop visit contact Aaron Fearing, Ski and Retail Director, Christmas Mountain Village 608.254.3971, aaron.fearing@bluegreencorp.com

 

Calling all Girl Scout Volunteers!  

You are the backbone of Girl Scouts, and we want to make sure you have all the knowledge and confidence to successfully deliver a meaningful and safe experience to girls throughout Badgerland Council.  

Would you like to take the Badgerland Volunteer Training online?  Required for new volunteers, and recommended for returning volunteers, this training is now available as a live webinar.   Viewing the training this way allows you to type in questions during the training from your own computer.   This two hour webinar will provide you with updated information based on the new program portfolio with an emphasis on activities and procedures specific to Badgerland Council.  You must have an internet connection and speakers on your computer system in order to participate in the webinar. 

Simply click on the webinar of your choice, register by entering your name and email, and you will be sent an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the webinar.  Please be ready to take notes during the webinar and if you have a copy of Volunteer Essentials, please have it handy.  If you would like to receive the powerpoint that will be used during the webinar, send an email to byers@gsbadgerland.org with the word POWERPOINT in the subject line.  

Badgerland Volunteer Training Webinars:

Register for a session now by clicking a date below:

Mon, Dec 19, 2011 9 am - 11 am

Tue, Dec 20, 2011 8 pm - 10 pm

System Requirements

PC-based attendees

Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees

Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

If you have not already completed Girl Scouting 101, please complete this one hour course prior to viewing the webinar.  

To access Girl Scouting 101, click on the following link: http://training.girlscouts.org 

Click on 'Girl Scouting 101' 

Enter the password: aboutGS101 

You will be asked to enter your contact information.   Be sure to click on 'Wisconsin-Badgerland' for the council name. 

If you have any questions or to register over the phone or by email, please contact Lorene Brown, the volunteer coordinator, at 800.236.2710 X 1163 or volunteer@gsbadgerland.org You can also register for any training in person at any service center.