Girl Scout Program Information

Girl Program Guide The Girl Scouts of Western New York 2008-2009 Girl Program Guide is now available! To download your copy click the link below. (Please note: this is a large file and may require a few minutes to download.) You may also download additional copies of the Girl Program Registration form. GSWNY_GirlProgramGuide_08-09.pdf GSWNY_GirlProgramRegistration.pdf
Girls, Join our Board of Directors (for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors) Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors are invited to apply for a position on the Girl Scouts of Western New York's Board of Directors. To apply fill out the application below and return it by December 12 to Jane Warfield at Girl Scouts of Western New York, Inc., 70 Jewett Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14214. Board Application: PDF or DOC
Fitness for Kids Challenge The Girl Scouts of Western New York are pleased to partner with the Independent Health Foundation for the Fitness for Kids Challenge. The Fitness for Kids Challenge encourages every child age 14 years and younger to increase their physical activity and good nutrition by improving healthy habits. For every 12 activities completed, the childs name is entered into monthly and grand prize drawings. For more information and weekly activities visit: www.fitnessforkidschallenge.com.

Fall Clothing Drives
The Girl Scouts of Western New York is proud to be a part of two terrific clothing drives, PJ Round Up in the Rochester, Batavia, Lockport and Buffalo areas and Keep Them Warm in the Jamestown area. Participation in these activities is a great example of how local Girl Scouts give back to the community and make Western New York a better place.

Keep Them Warm
November 1 - November 30, 2008

PJ Round Up
November 1 - November 30, 2008

Girl Scout troops will team up with The Summit Federal Credit Union to help women and children in need by participating in the PJ Round Up. This community service project will provide donations of warm pajamas, slippers, and robes for women and children living in homeless shelters, battered shelters, or transitional housing. Girl Scout troops can earn a badge for this community service project.

Last year's PJ Round Up collected 3,500 articles of clothing for women and children and this year's goal is to collect over 4,000. A PJ Round-Up patch will be available for purchase by participants.

What to Collect:
New pj’s, nightgowns, slippers, and robes in women’s, girl’s, and boy’s sizes.

Drop Off Sites:

Patch Order Form:
Use the link below to access the patch order form and data collection summary. All forms are due by November 30.
Patch Order Form

For more information, contact the Girl Scouts of Western New York at
1-888-837-6400 or 1-800-333-0692.

SHARE Campaign Seeks Artists — Deadline Extended to November 21!
It’s time to design a patch for the council’s family partnership campaign. Please help to create a new SHARE patch! SHARE stands for Show Her A Real Experience and refers to the family partnership portion of the annual giving campaign. SHARE, is a joint effort between Girl Scout families and Girl Scouts of Western New York to provide valuable program experiences for approximately 25,000 girls served by the council. Gifts through SHARE are voluntary, tax-deductible contributions.
Click here to download the contest rules and entry form.

Hockey Night at Niagara University
Saturday, December 6th at 4 p.m.
Niagara University Athletics, in conjunction with the Girl Scouts of Western New York, Inc. would like to invite your troop and their families to our first annual Girl Scout Family Hockey Night on December 6! The Purple Eagles Women’s Hockey team takes on Wayne State at 4 p.m., in an exciting match up at Dwyer Arena! All Girl Scouts in attendance will have an opportunity to participate in a special post-game skate and autograph session with the Purple Eagles following the game.

For more information or to register download the flyer below!
Hockey Night 2009.pdf

Gold Award Training
At this workshop, Gold Award requirements will be reviewed and training will provide the opportunity to discuss projects and answer questions for girls, leaders and parents. Note: this training is mandatory for all potential Gold Award candidates.

Additional Dates:
Tuesday, December 2, 2008,
6:30-9:30 p.m. (Please note the time)
Greece United Methodist Church, 1924 Maiden Lane, Greece, NY.
Registration is open now - Monday, November 24, 2008
Minimum 10
Maximum 40

Thursday, January 15, 2009
6-9 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Church, Parish Resource Center/Adult Learning Center, 39 Gebhardt Road, Penfield, NY.
Registration is open now - Monday, January 12, 2009
Minimum 10
Maximum 40

Tuesday, February 10, 2009,
6-9 p.m.
Rochester Service Center.
Registration is open now -Thursday, February 5, 2009
Minimum 10
Maximum 50

Tuesday, March 10, 2009,
6-9 p.m.
Rochester Service Center.
Registration is open now -Thursday, March 5, 2009
Minimum 10
Maximum 50

Tuesday, May 5, 2009,
6-9 p.m.
Rochester Service Center.
Registration is open now -Thursday, April 30, 2009
Minimum 10
Maximum 50

PASTAbilities
For Girl Scout Juniors
Girls will learn creativity and independence through cooking, while having fun with pasta. They will cut out shapes from pasta sheets and make homemade sauces to go along with their creations.

Saturday, January 10, 2009
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tops Cooking School, Tops Market at 3507 Mt. Read Blvd.
$18/girl
Registration ppen now – Monday, December 22, 2008
Minimum#: 12
Maximum #: 20

Victorian Tea Party
Step back in time and experience a real Victorian Tea Party in at LaTeaDa Tea Room and Parlour set in a Victorian home. Enjoy a dessert buffet and tea or cocoa while wearing a lovely hat. Learn proper etiquette and do a craft with Lady Rose.

Girl Scout Daisies and Girl Scout Brownies
Sunday, January 11, 2009
3-5 p.m.
LaTeaDa Tea Room and Parlour
258 Alexander Street, Rochester
$15/ person
Registration open now-Thursday, December 11, 2008
Minimum #: 20
Maximum #: 70

Girl Scout Juniors
Sunday, February 8, 2009
3-5 p.m.
LaTeaDa Tea Room and Parlour
258 Alexander Street, Rochester
$15/person
Registration open now-Thursday, January 8, 2009
Minimum #: 20
Maximum #: 70

Acting Confident in the Interview
For Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors
This two-hour workshop is provided by Pamela Spiteri, Director of Drama Kids International of Rochester. Learn to distinguish yourself and impress interviewers and receive the offers you desire.
- Project confidence and a winning attitude in conversations and interviews.
- Actively listen, engage in the moment, think quickly on your feet and confidently conduct and interview.
Goal: Learn to confidently interview and leave a great impression.
Monday, January 26, 2009
7-9 p.m.
Rochester Service Center
$18/person
Registration is open now–January 6, 2009
Minimum 10
Maximum 30

Acting and Improv
For Girl Scout Cadettes
This one-hour workshop is provided by Pamela Spiteri, Director of Drama Kids International of Rochester. Girls will experience:
Belt It Out: Practice projecting your voice.
How You Say It: Express different emotions, saying "I did it" with pride, fear, happiness and surprise.
Mirror Mimic: In pairs, one person leads and the other person mimics.
Improv Skills: Learn how to think quickly on your feet in the games "What are you doing?" and "Flipping the Station".
Character Traits: Read a play then identify the lead character, the supporting characters and extras. Choose a character and show that you understand the character by describing their personality, behavior and what other people think of the character.
Monday, January 26, 2009
6-7 p.m.
Rochester Service Center
$12/person
Registration is open now–January 6, 2009
Minimum 10
Maximum 30

Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters invite the Girl Scouts of Western New York, Inc. to join them in Rochester on February 6 or in Buffalo on February 7. Enter the doors early to attend the pre-game session of Globetrotter University, promoting healthy lifestyles through the S.P.I.N. (Some Playtime is Necessary) program. Special Girl Scout patches will be available for $.50 each. Download the flyer for more information or to order tickets.

2009 Harlem Globetrotters Flyer and Order Form

Piperwood by Candlelight
Girl Scouts can earn some service or leadership hours and attend Piperwood by Candlelight for free! All activities will take place at Camp Piperwood, 2222 Turk Hill Road, Fairport. Space is limited and troops will be taken on a first come, first served basis. To participate, please contact Noreen Halpern at (585)239-7991 or noreen.halpern@gswny.org. Download the flyer before for more information.

Piperwood by Candlelight Flyer. pdf

Making It Matter Workshop
Girl Scout Juniors
February 7, 2009
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
University of Rochester campus
$11/girl; $2/adult
Registration is currently open.
Minimum 25
Maximum 150
Girls will spend the day at the University of Rochester with student and professional members of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) doing hands-on activities and learning about some really cool tech opportunities for women. They will earn the Making It Matter badge and receive a SWE patch.

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Let’s Get Pampered
For Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
Join the staff of the Glitz and Glamour Salon as they pamper you! You will experience a wonderful mini-manicure and a hair consultation. You will also learn some hygiene tips and the latest in skin care. There will also be an opportunity to make your own hand cream and bath salts.

Monday, February 23, 2009
6 – 8 p.m.
Rochester Service Center
$15/girl
Registration open now – Monday, February 2, 2009
Minimum #: 8
Maximum #: 20

World Thinking Day
“We can stop the spread of AIDS, malaria and other diseases”
Presented by Cadette Troop 490 in association with U of R, Life Sciences Learning Center
February 28, 2009
Session 1: 9 a.m.–12 noon, Grades 6–12
Session 2: 1 p.m.–4 p.m., Grades K–5
1020 John St., W. Henrietta, NY 14586
$6/girl (Patch is included)
Registration open now – February 7, 2009
Minimum 20 per session
Maximum 90 per session

Older Girls Session Contains:
• Hands-on lab activity presented by the U of R, LSLC
• Country and Disease presentations and discussions with peers.
• Authentic country cuisine

Younger Girls Session Contains:
• Fun/Educational games about major diseases
• Presentations about countries and disease related issues
• Authentic country finger food

Mail your registration to:
Girl Scouts of Western New York, Inc.
1020 John St.
West Henrietta, NY 14586

An Afternoon of Storytelling
Come and experience one of the areas premier storytellers! Jay brings a wide variety of songs and stories from countries and cultures around the world. His performance includes audience participation and a lot of laughter. It'll be an event you'll never forget! Jay Stetzer, a musician, dancer, mime, and professional storyteller, studied at the Eastman School of Music, Alfred University, Bucket Dance Theater, the Martha Graham School, and the Mime Workshop.

Sunday, March 1, 2009 (For Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors)
1 – 1:45 p.m.
Rochester Service Center
$10/girl
Registration open now – Monday, February 2, 2009
Minimum #: 50
Maximum #: 150

Sunday, March 1, 2009 (For Cadettes and Ambassadors)
2 – 2:45 p.m.
Rochester Service Center
$10/girl
Registration open now – Monday, February 2, 2009
Minimum #: 50
Maximum #: 150

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Mexican Cooking
For Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
Ole! Learn how to make an authentic Mexican dinner. Experience the tastes and aromas of our neighbor to the south and dine on Red Enchiladas with a Red Ranchero Tomato Based Sauce, White Enchiladas with a White Sour Cream Based Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Spanish Rice, Sopapillas (Fried Dough), Horchata (Sweetened Rice Water Drink with Cinnamon)

Sunday, April 5, 2009
2 – 4 p.m.
Tops Cooking School at Tops Market, 3507 Mt. Read Blvd.
$22/girl
Registration open now – Thursday, March 5, 2009
Minimum#: 12
Maximum #: 20

GIRLtopia Art Show
Saturday, April 25, 2009
1–4 p.m.
Rochester Service Center
$5/entry
Registration is open now–Friday, April 3, 2009
Minimum 10
Maximum 100
GIRLtopia is a new journey that allows girls to envision a perfect world for themselves. On this journey, they will create an ideal community through art where a girl's values, needs and interests are respected and celebrated. This art show will celebrate all of the girl's creations.
For more informaion download the:
GIRLtopia Flyer
GIRLtopia Art Project Registration Form

Nature's Classrooom—The Sand—The Sea–The History
This amazing trip June 26-29 features a Marine Life Cruise and visits to the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Salem Witch Museum, Plymouth Plantation, New England Aquarium and Quincy Market. Girl Scouts will be immersed in the rich history of New England and explore the areas aquatic ecosystem on this fun and educational trip.

Click here to download the complete itenerary.

For more information contact Kathie Woika at Kathie.Woika@gswny.org or 1-800-398-3855.

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