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==Council-run activities== | ==Council-run activities== | ||
===Outdoors=== | ===Outdoors=== | ||
| − | * Brownie Camping in April (May is full) | + | * Brownie Camping in April (May is full) (AG15) |
| − | * Rock Climbing in March | + | * Rock Climbing in March (G19,A0) |
| − | * Letterboxing (outdoor treasure-hunt type) in April or May | + | * Letterboxing (outdoor treasure-hunt type) in April or May (G8,A0) |
| − | * Sundown Sing-along in April | + | * Sundown Sing-along in April (AG7) |
| − | * Gals Night Out (girl + female adult relative camping) in April or May | + | * Gals Night Out (girl + female adult relative camping) in April or May (AG35) |
| − | * Campfire building in May | + | * Campfire building in May (G9,A0) |
Activities ruled out because of newness of troop and/or cold weather: | Activities ruled out because of newness of troop and/or cold weather: | ||
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===Science, Tech and Engineering=== | ===Science, Tech and Engineering=== | ||
| − | * Museum of Science Overnights in April or May | + | * Museum of Science Overnights in April or May (AG50) |
| − | * Museum of Science Mom & Me Overnights in April or June | + | * Museum of Science Mom & Me Overnights in April or June (AG50) |
| − | * Zoo New England Overnight (Franklin Park Zoo) in March | + | * Zoo New England Overnight (Franklin Park Zoo) in March (AG52) |
| − | * Critter-Camp Camp-In (Buttonwood Park Zoo) in March | + | * Critter-Camp Camp-In (Buttonwood Park Zoo) in March (AG46) |
| − | * Bountiful Butterflies in June | + | * Bountiful Butterflies in June (G10, A8) |
Activities ruled out because of newness of troop | Activities ruled out because of newness of troop | ||
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===Health & Wellness=== | ===Health & Wellness=== | ||
| − | * Dessert, Anyone? (cooking) in March or May | + | * Dessert, Anyone? (cooking) in March or May (G11,A0) |
| − | * Coco Keys Water Resort (swimming/water park) in March | + | * Coco Keys Water Resort (swimming/water park) in March (AG22) |
| − | * Boston Sports Club Overnight (swimming, sports, yoga, laser tag, and salsa dancing) in April | + | * Boston Sports Club Overnight (swimming, sports, yoga, laser tag, and salsa dancing) in April (G47,A20) |
| − | * April Vacation Camp in April | + | * April Vacation Camp in April (AG0) |
Activities ruled out because of newness of troop | Activities ruled out because of newness of troop | ||
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===Creative Arts=== | ===Creative Arts=== | ||
| − | * Funky Fabric-ation (textile art, tie-dye, weaving, etc.) in March, April or May | + | * Funky Fabric-ation (textile art, tie-dye, weaving, etc.) in March, April or May (G9,A0) |
| − | + | * Pirate Ship Adventures with Him and Me! (girls and male adult relative) in March or May (AG10) | |
| − | * Pirate Ship Adventures with Him and Me! (girls and male adult relative) in March or May | + | * Mom and Me Victorian Tea in April (G25,A10) |
| − | * Mom and Me Victorian Tea in April | + | * Theater: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp in April (AG25) |
| − | * Theater: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp in | + | * Theater workshop (movement, voice, acting, and improv) in April (G36,A0) |
| − | * Theater workshop (movement, voice, acting, and improv) in April | + | |
Activities ruled out because of newness of troop | Activities ruled out because of newness of troop | ||
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* Me and My Doll (hair & nails, tips for doll preservation, craft for dolls, cupcakes) in January | * Me and My Doll (hair & nails, tips for doll preservation, craft for dolls, cupcakes) in January | ||
* Pirate Ship Adventures with Him and Me! (girls and male adult relative) in February | * Pirate Ship Adventures with Him and Me! (girls and male adult relative) in February | ||
| + | * Theater: The Secret Garden in January or February | ||
===Diversity=== | ===Diversity=== | ||
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===Environmental Awareness=== | ===Environmental Awareness=== | ||
| − | * Beachcombers in June | + | * Beachcombers in June (G8, A0) |
| − | * Evergreen Nature Center available any time | + | * Evergreen Nature Center available any time (AG0) |
| − | * Animal Tracks and Signs in February | + | * Animal Tracks and Signs in February (G8,A0) |
| − | * Spring Peepers and Other Signs of Spring in | + | * Spring Peepers and Other Signs of Spring in April (G8,A0) |
| − | * Nature by Design at the Environmental Discovery Center in March | + | * Nature by Design at the Environmental Discovery Center in March (AG0) |
Activities ruled out because of newness of troop | Activities ruled out because of newness of troop | ||
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===Leadership=== | ===Leadership=== | ||
| − | * When I Grow Up in April or May | + | * When I Grow Up in April or May (G11,A0) |
| − | * Find Your Inner Animal in March, April or | + | * Find Your Inner Animal in March, April or May (G10,A0) |
| − | * Princess Ettie Quette: The Royal Ice Cream Extravaganza in March or April | + | * Princess Ettie Quette: The Royal Ice Cream Extravaganza in March or April (G12,A0) |
| − | * Cradles to Crayons Day of Service in April | + | * Cradles to Crayons Day of Service in April (AG0) |
| − | * Scouting for a Cure in May | + | * Scouting for a Cure in May (G8, A0) |
Activities ruled out because of newness of troop | Activities ruled out because of newness of troop | ||
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* Ice Skating (Arlington Recreation Department on Summer Street has a rink, right?) (January - March) | * Ice Skating (Arlington Recreation Department on Summer Street has a rink, right?) (January - March) | ||
* Archery classes (Kim is licensed and insured) (January - June) | * Archery classes (Kim is licensed and insured) (January - June) | ||
| − | * | + | * Boston Militia football games or practice (April - June) |
* Baking experiments (How to follow a recipe, but also what happens when we use a different kind of flour or oil/butter?) (January - June) | * Baking experiments (How to follow a recipe, but also what happens when we use a different kind of flour or oil/butter?) (January - June) | ||
** Maybe turn into a mock cooking show and video it for parents? | ** Maybe turn into a mock cooking show and video it for parents? | ||
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==Cookie Booth Locations== | ==Cookie Booth Locations== | ||
| + | 2-4 hour cookie booths staffed by a rotation list of girls. No more than 4 girls at a time per location (Stop & Shop has two entrances, so two locations). Also, 2 adults present at every location with girls. Cookies can be gotten from the Council Cupboard. | ||
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* Walgreens | * Walgreens | ||
* Starbucks | * Starbucks | ||
Latest revision as of 22:31, 4 December 2010
Council-run activities
Outdoors
- Brownie Camping in April (May is full) (AG15)
- Rock Climbing in March (G19,A0)
- Letterboxing (outdoor treasure-hunt type) in April or May (G8,A0)
- Sundown Sing-along in April (AG7)
- Gals Night Out (girl + female adult relative camping) in April or May (AG35)
- Campfire building in May (G9,A0)
Activities ruled out because of newness of troop and/or cold weather:
- Brownie Camping in March
- Winter Wonderland in January
Science, Tech and Engineering
- Museum of Science Overnights in April or May (AG50)
- Museum of Science Mom & Me Overnights in April or June (AG50)
- Zoo New England Overnight (Franklin Park Zoo) in March (AG52)
- Critter-Camp Camp-In (Buttonwood Park Zoo) in March (AG46)
- Bountiful Butterflies in June (G10, A8)
Activities ruled out because of newness of troop
- Explore Space! Discover Life? in January
- Museum of Science Overnights in February or March
- Museum of Science Mom & Me Overnights in March
Health & Wellness
- Dessert, Anyone? (cooking) in March or May (G11,A0)
- Coco Keys Water Resort (swimming/water park) in March (AG22)
- Boston Sports Club Overnight (swimming, sports, yoga, laser tag, and salsa dancing) in April (G47,A20)
- April Vacation Camp in April (AG0)
Activities ruled out because of newness of troop
- Dessert, Anyone? (cooking) in January
- Coco Keys Water Resort (swimming/water park) in January or February
Creative Arts
- Funky Fabric-ation (textile art, tie-dye, weaving, etc.) in March, April or May (G9,A0)
- Pirate Ship Adventures with Him and Me! (girls and male adult relative) in March or May (AG10)
- Mom and Me Victorian Tea in April (G25,A10)
- Theater: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp in April (AG25)
- Theater workshop (movement, voice, acting, and improv) in April (G36,A0)
Activities ruled out because of newness of troop
- Funky Fabric-ation (textile art, tie-dye, weaving, etc.) in January or February
- Me and My Doll (hair & nails, tips for doll preservation, craft for dolls, cupcakes) in January
- Pirate Ship Adventures with Him and Me! (girls and male adult relative) in February
- Theater: The Secret Garden in January or February
Diversity
- Girl Scout Museum available any time (and free)
Environmental Awareness
- Beachcombers in June (G8, A0)
- Evergreen Nature Center available any time (AG0)
- Animal Tracks and Signs in February (G8,A0)
- Spring Peepers and Other Signs of Spring in April (G8,A0)
- Nature by Design at the Environmental Discovery Center in March (AG0)
Activities ruled out because of newness of troop
- Nature by Design at the Environmental Discovery Center in January, February
Leadership
- When I Grow Up in April or May (G11,A0)
- Find Your Inner Animal in March, April or May (G10,A0)
- Princess Ettie Quette: The Royal Ice Cream Extravaganza in March or April (G12,A0)
- Cradles to Crayons Day of Service in April (AG0)
- Scouting for a Cure in May (G8, A0)
Activities ruled out because of newness of troop
- When I Grow Up in January or February
- Find Your Inner Animal in January or February
- Princess Ettie Quette: The Royal Ice Cream Extravaganza in January
- Cradles to Crayons Day of Service in February
Non-council things
Outdoors
- Hiking trips (To the Middlesex Fells, maybe? Or Whipple Hill is closer) (March - June)
- Robin Hood Renaissance Faire in CT (maybe with some costuming activities beforehand?) (April-May)
- Summer Camping trip outside of Council organization (May-June)
Science, Tech and Engineering
- Museum of Science trips (January - June))
- Robot and Electrical Engineering introduction (are they too young for breadboards?) (January - June)
Health & Wellness
- Horseback Riding (March - June)
- Ice Skating (Arlington Recreation Department on Summer Street has a rink, right?) (January - March)
- Archery classes (Kim is licensed and insured) (January - June)
- Boston Militia football games or practice (April - June)
- Baking experiments (How to follow a recipe, but also what happens when we use a different kind of flour or oil/butter?) (January - June)
- Maybe turn into a mock cooking show and video it for parents?
- Ice Cream making (January - June)
- Bike Riding down the bike path (April - June)
- Sledding at McClennan Park (January - March)
- Swimming at the Arlington Reservoir (if they have a life guard) (May - June)
- Cross-country skiing (January - March)
- Pick-up 4-on-4 or 5-on-5 soccer games (March - June)
Creative Arts
- Jewellery making (beading and wire wrap stuff) (January - June)
- Drawing, painting or sculpture classes (January - June)
- Art Museum trips (January - June)
- Design-your-own My Little Pony (January - June)
- One-act play, with acting, costuming, make-up, and stage directing? (January - June)
Diversity
- History Museum trips (January - June)
Environmental Awareness
- Workshops at Habitat (Mass. Audubon) (January - June)
Leadership
- Cookie Booth Sales (see below) (December - April)
- Clean up a park (March - June)
- Food or Clothing donation drive (January - June)
Cookie Booth Locations
2-4 hour cookie booths staffed by a rotation list of girls. No more than 4 girls at a time per location (Stop & Shop has two entrances, so two locations). Also, 2 adults present at every location with girls. Cookies can be gotten from the Council Cupboard.
- Walgreens
- Starbucks
- CVS
- Stop & Shop
- Capitol Theater
- Regent Theatre
- Bike Path
- Robbins Library
- Trader Joes
Troop Uniform
We should probably keep the uniform pretty simple. Individual girls can get more of the traditional uniform if they want at the Girl Scout Country Store.
Girl Scout Store Brownie Uniform Page
We can make a trip to the GS store to pick up the following for each girl if their parents would prefer. I'll make up a form so the parents know how much the uniform will cost.
- Sash or Vest
- Insignia Tag
- World Trefoil Pin
- Brown Membership Pin
- Troop Numerals
- Brownie Council Identification Set
- American Flag Patch
- One green disk and membership star to represent this year as a Brownie
- Brownie Handbook
- Try-It Handbook for Brownies
