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PathwaysBelieve in Girls

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Welcome 4

Girl Scout Pathways 5 Join first, then Choose

Getting Started 6

Program Frequently Asked Questions 7

Programs for 2015-2016 August 8

September 11

October 13

November 19

December 24

January 2016 25

February 2016 26

March 2016 27

April 2016 28

May 2016 30

Highest Awards 31

Product Program Information 32

Fall Product Program 2015 32

Cookie Program 2015-2016 33

On Your Own 34

Forms 43

TOC Table of Contents Girl Scouts Louisiana EastCorporate Headquarters841 S. Clearview ParkwayNew Orleans, LA 70121Phone 504-733-8220 · 800-644-7571Fax 504-733-8219

Regional Service Center545 Colonial DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70806Phone 225-927-8946 Fax 225-927-8402

Council Websitewww.gsle.org

Program Pathways is published annually by the Program Department of Girl Scouts Louisiana East.

Additional program activities and events are developed throughout the year, and updated on the council website. Please visit www.gsle.org regularly.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

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.

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.

The Girl Scout Mission

The Girl Scout Promise

The Girl Scout Law


Support our Sponsors!In this year’s Program Pathways you will notice a variety of local businesses and organizations that are sponsoring the publication, and by doing so, are helping to offset the cost to print and mail this publication to Girl Scouts. We encourage you to mention ‘Girl Scouts’ when contacting our sponsors, and letting them know you saw their advertisement in Program Pathways! Our council website at www.gsle.org will also provide a link to each sponsor’s website, as a service to our membership.

Bayou Country Children’s Museum, page 49 The Blood Center, page 49Mardi Gras World, inside back coverPainting with a Twist, inside front coverPremier Lanes Entertainment Center, page 50Splendor Farms, page 50Steamboat Natchez, page 50West Baton Rouge Museum, page 49

WelcomeWelcome to a B.I.G. year of adventure and discovery! Believe In Girls is the theme for this year’s Program Pathways, our annual, council guide and resource book for girl members, parents, leaders or advisors!

There are many ways to participate in Girl Scouting, and we hope you’ll enjoy the variety of opportunities for girls, whether you’re in a troop or as an individually registered Girl Scout. The Events, Series, Camp, and Travel program activities listed in this guide are designed with girls in mind — to spark their interests, address their concerns, build their skills, and explore the world around them. We have once again included a variety of “on-your-own” activities for troops and families.

Being active outdoors is a tradition in Girl Scouting, and now with Girl Scouts of the USA’s new Outdoor Badges, we’ve added some exciting new Badge Workshops at each of our three Girl Scout camps, that we hope you’ll enjoy.

Since the program team continues to add new activities for girls throughout the year, we encourage you to stay up-to-date by reading the monthly council email newsletter and frequently visiting our website calendar at www.gsle.org and our council’s social media pages.

Take a moment to explore Program Pathways to discover how much fun and how fulfilling it is to be a Girl Scout!

Yours in Girl Scouting, Program Department, Girl Scouts Louisiana East

¡Bienvenidos!Bienvenidos a B.I.G. (Believe in Girls) un año de aventura y descubrimientos! Believe In Girls (Tener Fe en las niñas) es el tema del programa de “Pathways” este año. La guía y libro de recursos de nuestro concejal para ser utilizada por las muchachas (Girl Scouts), padres, líderes y consejeros.

Existen muchas maneras en las que las Girl Scouts pueden participar, y esperamos que disfruten en la variedad y oportunidades que se les ofrece a las muchachas, involucrada ya sea con una tropa o registrándose para participar individualmente. Los Eventos, Series, Campamentos y programa de Viajes, incluidos en esta guía, están diseñados pensando en las muchachas, Girl Scouts –para motivar sus intereses, hablar de sus preocupaciones, desarrollar sus habilidades, y explorar el mundo que las rodea. Hemos incluido, una vez más, una variedad de actividades que pueden ser practicadas “en su propio tiempo” para que las muchachas lleven a cabo con sus padres y familiares.

Promover actividades al aire libre es la tradición de “Girl Scouting”, y el nuevo Parche De Al Aire Libre de “Girl Scouts of the USA” es con ese fin, promoviendo varios talleres en los campamentos con el fin de ganarse el Parche De Al Aire Libre.

Ya que el equipo de programas continúa agregando nuevas actividades durante el año, le sugerimos mantenerse al día leyendo el panfleto mensual o revisando las redes sociales o el calendario en nuestra página web www.gsle.org.

Tome su tiempo y explore Programa “Pathways” y descubrirá un mundo lleno de diversión y satisfacción participando en Girl Scouts.

Contigo en Girl Scouting Departamento de Programas, Girl Scouts Louisiana East

Pathways2015-2016


Girl Scout PathwaysJoin first, then Choose!

There are more ways for girls to participate in Girl Scouts than ever! We call them Pathways, and they include troop, camp, events, series, travel, and virtual. They were developed nationally by matching grade-level preferences and availability with flexible options. Girl Scout Pathways are how we deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to all girls supported by a comprehensive model of volunteerism—it is our delivery system and internal way of organizing our program offerings. Choose the Pathway that you think best reflects your interests and schedule. You can participate in programs listed under any Pathway, too.

Events Pathway The Events Pathway is for Girl Scouts who like to pick and choose from a menu of events that interest them. Events

are stand-alone program offerings; examples might include a career event for Seniors and Ambassadors, or a leadership conference for teenage Girl Scouts. The primary difference between events and all other pathways is that different girls participate in each event, as opposed to one group of girls coming together regularly. The Events Pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement.

Camp PathwayThe Camp Pathway allows girls to participate in the outdoors and/or focus

on environmental education. Day and weekend camping is offered during the school year while resident camp is generally offered during the summer months. Going to a camp is one of the most popular and recognized aspects of Girl Scouts. For many girls, camp is the first opportunity they have to experience archery, fishing, ropes course, horseback riding, and star gazing. The Camp Pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement.

Series Pathway The Series Pathway gives girls the

opportunity to explore a specific theme or topic without making a

long-term commitment or joining a troop. Each girl chooses to participate in the entire series as a complete program package; series offerings may be short term (for example, six days of two-hour daily meetings) or longer term (such as meeting every two weeks for 12 weeks) but always are shorter than an academic year. One example of a Series Pathway is participation in the council’s First Lego League robotic team competition. Notes: Series offerings may require

a pre-requisite to participate from session to session, because girls build on the skills learned at each session.

Travel PathwayEvery girl deserves a chance to see the world. Girl Scouts offers many different travel opportunities so girls can see new

places, meet new people, and learn about different cultures and ideas. Whether

exploring their own neighborhoods, or flying to one of the four world centers, Girl Scouts are continually expanding their horizons. The Travel Pathway presents girls with opportunities to prepare, plan, money-earn, and participate in travel opportunities through group travel, council-sponsored trips, or nationally sponsored excursions. The Travel Pathway also facilitates appropriate progression; for example, younger girls participate in short, local trips to prepare them for longer, international trips as they progress through grade levels. The Travel Pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement.

Troop PathwayThe Troop Pathway offers the same group of girls the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, usually over a span of nine to 12 months.

Girls may join at any time during the troop year. Notes: A troop that also goes camping or travels as a group is still operating in the Troop Pathway (not the Camp or Travel Pathways).

Virtual PathwayThe Virtual Pathway, when completed, will provide girls with a secure online community in which they may participate regardless of geographic

location. Currently, girls may enjoy activities, games, badges and more by accessing the forgirls.girlscouts.org website.


How to use this book inThree Easy Steps1. Mark the programs you want to attend and ask your

leader or your parent/guardian to sign you up.2. Register for your programs! NEW this year, for many of

our events and activities, is online registration through our eBiz system at www.gsle.org/ebiz. Click on the Activities tab in eBiz to locate your program. For those who prefer to register for an event or activity, off-line, a Program Event Registration Form with instructions is located on page 43.

3. Review your confirmation for additional instructions or supplies prior to the day of the event.

LET’S GET STARTED!

Pathways programs are designed for different levels of Girl Scouts. This key will help you understand the levels and symbols to pick the events that are just right for you. TRAVEL

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TROOPDaisy, Grades K – 1

Brownie, Grades 2-3

Junior, Grades 4-5

Cadette, Grades 6-8

Senior, Grades 9-10

Ambassador, Grades 11-12

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Who can participate in Girl Scout events?There are opportunities for registered Girl Scouts, grades K – 12, to be involved in Girl Scouting independently, with a troop, or through a geographically-based group known as a Service Unit. A girl registered under one Pathway is welcome to participate in programs that are considered part of another Pathway, either independently or with a group.

Who do I contact if I have questions about the program activity?Under each program there is a contact person listed who will be able to answer questions about the event.

Who do I contact if I want to see if I’m registered for the event?If you need to check to see if your registration or payment was received you can contact Cherrill Morvant at 225-927-8946, ext. 1254 or by email [email protected].

When does registration open and close? How are council program events filled?Listed under each program offering is a registration open and deadline date. Registration is open until the maximum number of participants is reached or the deadline date arrives, whichever occurs first. If by 4 p.m. on the opening date the council has received more registrations than the maximum number of participants for that event, a random drawing will be held to select the participants. In order for your registration to be processed the full amount of the fee must be included with the registration.

What is the leader’s responsibility for the event if the whole troop attends?The leaders must provide a sufficient number of adults to meet Safety Activity Checkpoints. They must also ensure that there is a currently certified first aider, a First Aid kit, the original permission slip for each girl, completed Health History Record for each girl, completed Health History for each adult, and items listed in event or confirmation description. The leader is responsible for monitoring her troop/group’s behavior and actions.

If my daughter participates in a program independently, how will she be supervised? Girls participating independently should be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Volunteers may be available to supervise groups of girls participating independently at certain events, but please check with the program staff member listed under each event to see if your daughter needs to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Do adult chaperones pay for program events?When fees are listed per girl, adults do not have to pay for the event. When fees are listed per person, any individual attending the event must pay the fee.

Will I receive confirmation of our participation in a council-sponsored event? Yes. A confirmation goes to the troop leader, adult in charge, or individual registering prior to the event with directions and instructions for the event (usually by email). Make sure that information is distributed to troop members who are attending the event.

What is the refund policy? A full refund is made only when the council cancels the event. If your schedule changes, it may be possible to transfer your event fees to a future event. No fee transfers will be made for no-show troops or girls. All transfer of fees will be made at the discretion of the Vice President of Program and Properties.

How does the council ensure that girls have a safe and enjoyable time at events?All events are planned according to Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints. Please adhere to Safety Activity Checkpoints at all Girl Scout programs (i.e. using the buddy system, etc.).

How will I know that an event has been cancelled?If you are attending an event hosted by the council and it is cancelled, the adult listed on the event registration form will be notified by email or by phone.

Are Badges included?Only if included in the event and/or fee description.

Do I have to be in a troop to earn a Badge or Award?Absolutely not! Girl Scouts earn badges or awards by completing the requirements set by the council or the national curriculum, either independently OR with a group.

Can I sell cookies or fall products if I join a Pathway other than Troop?Yes, any registered Girl Scout can sell cookies or fall products to earn program credit.

FAQsProgram Frequently Asked Questions


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Brownies, Grades 2-3 Juniors, Grades 4-5

Cadettes, Grades 6-8 Seniors, Grades 9-10

Ambassadors, Grades 11-12

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Programs 2015-2016

Robotics Series

FIrsT LEgo® girl scout Team(s) Open to girls, ages 9 – 14

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Applications are currently being accepted for girls interested in joining the Girl Scout FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) teams. FLL teams, guided by their imaginations and

adult coaches, discover exciting career possibilities and, through the process, learn to make positive contributions to society. Girl Scouts Louisiana East is currently supporting a total of six (6) teams from the areas of Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Luling, Destrehan, Slidell, and Houma. Each team consists of approximately 10 girls. A strong commitment is necessary for participation in this program which requires that specific meeting times be set by the team and attended by each member so as to prepare the robot for the competition date in November. Teams meet periodically through the summer and early fall, and then begin to meet at least once, possibly twice a week beginning in September through the competitions in November and December. This series introduces girls to real-world engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a specially created playing surface.

When: Regional qualifying tournaments will be held November 7 and 14. The Louisiana Regional Championship Tournament will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015.

Where: Tournament competition locations - TBA.Fee: $25 per Girl Scout. Application: To apply, fill out the special application form found on

the council website (send no money at this time) and fax, email, or mail to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, Attn: Kevin Shipp, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121/Fax: (504) 733-8219/Email: [email protected].

Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at [email protected] or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243.

Notes: Only 10 girls will be accepted to each team on a first come, first served basis. For more information about the FIRST LEGO® League, visit www.usfirst.org.

Timber Lake gliders - Kayaking ClubOpen to girls, grades 6 – 12

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Did you know that kayaking is one of the fastest growing sports in America? Join us at Camp Whispering Pines for an exciting group dedicated solely to kayaking. Come learn how

to be a safe, proficient paddler while enjoying a variety of spectacular paddling experiences, both on and off camp. Girls must attend a orientation/training session at Camp Whispering Pines before joining us on an off-camp adventure. Off camp trips will occur during the school year and may require a small fee. A $25 annual due will be assessed when you join. The maximum number for this club is limited to 20 girls (based on the number of kayaks available at CWP). If you have your own kayak - please bring it so more girls can participate.

OrientationThis orientation is for girls who are interesting in joining the Timber Lake Gliders, and will introduce you to the program’s goals, rules and procedures; as well as give you a chance to get to know the other girls in the program.

Event Code: KA6301

When: Sunday, August 23, 2015

Time: 1 – 5 p.m.Where: Girl

Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA

Fee: Orientation meeting is free; bring a sack lunch, drink and water bottle. (See “Kayak” Safety Activity Checkpoints for clothing and equipment. Kayaks, paddles, and life vests are supplied at Camp Whispering Pines).

Capacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 20Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity

through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: August 14, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Volunteer Coordinator: Heather Niemic at [email protected] for more information.

Staff Support: Jill Pollard at [email protected] or 504-355-5871. Volunteer Opportunities: Adult volunteers are necessary for

this program to succeed – please join! Adults must also complete this orientation session, volunteer application, and background check prior to volunteering.

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adventure girls!Open to girls, grades 6 – 12

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See your neighborhood or see the world. Girl Scouting has a long-standing history and tradition of introducing girls to the wonders and majesty of nature through day and overnight

backpacking and outdoor adventures. Girls learn leadership skills as they plan trips and work together to make their trip a success. They discover their strengths, connect with their team and take action as they learn about preserving our valuable natural resources.

Adventure Girls OrientationThis orientation is for girls who are interested in joining the Adventure Girls Program and will introduce you to the program’s goals, rules and procedures; as well as give you a chance to get to know the other girls in the program. Upon completion of this orientation, you are free to join the Adventure Girls Program. Please bring a water bottle, empty binder, and a pencil/pen to the orientation.

Event Code: AG5301When: Sunday, August 30, 2015

Event Code: AG5302When: Sunday, January 10, 2016Time: 2 – 4 p.m. Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LAFee: $5 per person (girl and adult), includes training materials.Capacity: Minimum 3/Maximum 50Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity

through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each individual (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum is reached or two weeks prior to each weekend.

Volunteer Coordinator: Laura Rogan at [email protected] for more information.

Staff Support: Jill Pollard at [email protected] or 504-355-5871. Volunteer Opportunities: Adventure Girl adult volunteers

are necessary for this program to succeed – please join! Adults must also complete this orientation session prior to

volunteering.

WRANGLER/SPUR ProgramAre horses your thing? Would you like to share your riding skills and knowledge of horses with younger girls? Then consider joining the Wrangler/Spurs Program. You will be paired with adult and girl mentors to teach Western horseback riding workshops at Camp Marydale to troops and service units. Wranglers also help out with

special weekend events such as Love, Hug & Groom and various Horse Camps.

Wrangler/spur Program orientation Open to girls, age 14 and older (Wranglers), and girls, age 12 – 13 (Spurs).

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This orientation is for girls who are interesting in joining the Wrangler/Spur Program. They are held at Camp Marydale and are designed to introduce you to the program’s goals, rules

and procedures; as well as give you a chance to get to know the other girls in the program. Upon completion of this orientation, you are free to join the Wrangler/Spur Program. Please bring a water bottle, empty binder, and a pencil/pen to the orientation.

Event Code: WO6101When: Saturday, August 29, 2015 (Deadline to register 8/14/15)

Event Code: WO6102When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 (Deadline to register 11/6/15)

Event Code: WO6103When: Saturday, February 20, 2016 (Deadline to register 2/5/16)

Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LAFee: $5 per person (girl and adult), includes training materials and

lunch.Capacity: Minimum 3/Maximum 15 per sessionRegistration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum capacity is reached or two weeks prior to event date.

Staff Support: Angela Arneal at [email protected] or 225-747-0403.Volunteer Opportunities: Wrangler/Spur adult volunteers are

necessary for this program to succeed – please join! Adults must also complete an orientation session, volunteer application and background screening prior to volunteering.


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Program aide (Pa) Training Open to girls, grades 6 – 8

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Program aides are role models for younger Girl Scouts. They have an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and to share their interests and experiences with younger girls in a

troop, group, or camp setting. Join us for training to put these interests and skills together.

Event Code: PA6101When: Sunday, August 30, 2015 (Deadline to register is 8/14/15)Where: GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton

Rouge, LA 70806

Event Code: PA6301When: Sunday, October 25, 2015 (Deadline to register is 10/9/15)Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA

Event Code: PA6401When: Sunday, December 20, 2015 (Deadline to register is 12/4/15)Where: GSLE Corporate Headquarters, 841 S. Clearview Parkway,

New Orleans, LA 70121

Event Code: PA6302When: Sunday, February 28, 2016 (Deadline to register is 2/12/16)Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA

Event Code: PA6102When: Sunday, May 1, 2016 (Deadline to register is 4/15/16)Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA

Time: 2 – 5:30 p.m.Fee: $5 per girlCapacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 20 per sessionRegistration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum capacity is reached or two weeks prior to event date.

Staff Support: Kari Volz at [email protected] or 225-927-8946, ext. 1224 for more information.

LsU athletics Patch Throughout the LSU Athletic season, Girl Scouts have the chance to earn the official LSU Athletics patch!

The patch will be awarded to each girl that attends three out of five designated LSU Girl Scout events over the 2015-16 LSU Athletic season at select sporting events. Special classification borders are available to those girls who have already earned the patch! Please visit www.LSUsports.net/girlscouts for most up to date information regarding registration instructions and event details. For any other questions please contact [email protected].

LSU SoccerOpen to girls, ages 5 – 12

EVENTSCome participate with members of the LSU Women’s Soccer team in a pre-match soccer clinic!

When: Sunday, August 30, 2015Where: LSU Soccer Stadium, Skip Bertram Drive,

Baton Rouge, LAFee: $3 per Girl Scout, parents and guest admission is free.Registration Instructions: Girls must be registered for the event

in advance; no walk-ups will be accepted on day of the event. To register please visit www.LSUsports.net/girlscouts

LSU VolleyballOpen to girls, ages 5 – 12

EVENTSCome participate with members of the LSU Volleyball team in a post-match, on-court activity!

When: Sunday, September 27, 2015Where: LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center, North Stadium Road,

Baton Rouge, LA 70802Fee: $3 per Girl Scout, parents and guest admission is freeRegistration Instructions: Girls must be registered for the event

in advance; no walk-ups will be accepted on day of the event. To register please visit www.LSUsports.net/girlscouts

LSU Women’s Basketball, LSU Gymnastics, and LSU Softball

EVENTSOpen to girls, ages 5 – 12

When: January/February/March 2016Where: LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center, North Stadium Road,

Baton Rouge, LA 70802 and Tiger Park, depending on sport.Fee: TBDEvent Details: Girls must be registered for events in advance; no

walk-ups will be accepted on day of the event. To register please visit www.LSUsports.net/girlscouts Information will be updated on www.gsle.org as well.


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river runnersOpen to girls, grades 6 – 12

EVENTSStart this fun and exciting weekend at Bogue Chitto State Park on Friday evening. Early Saturday you will slip into peaceful waterways on a kayak camping expedition. You and

your friends will be discovering a river ecosystem, learning to read the river and spotting local wildlife along the way. The highlight of this adventure is camping overnight on a sandbar and free time to cool off in the water with your new friends. What a great outdoor experience!

Event Code: RR6301 When: Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13, 2015Where: Bogue Chitto State Park, 17049 State Park Blvd., Franklinton,

LA Time: Check in Friday at 6:30 p.m. Check out Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Fee: $60 per girl (includes camping site and food/meals)Capacity: Minimum 8/Maximum 16

Prerequisites: Participant should feel comfortable in a canoe/kayak and primitive camping experience.

Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: August 31, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Volunteer Coordinator: Heather Niemic at [email protected] for more information.

Staff Support: Jill Pollard at [email protected] or 504-355-5871.

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation Beach sweepOpen to girls, grades K – 12

EVENTSHelp keep our lake and waterways clean by participating in this annual event. The cleanup will be followed by celebration picnic held in

several areas including LPBF’s New Canal Lighthouse. Girl Scouts are always a huge contributor to the annual beach sweep, so please come participate and help keep our lake clean for everyone to enjoy year round!

When: Saturday, September 19, 2015

Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Where: North and south shores of Lake Pontchartrain, with across

the city sweeps of street curbs and storm drains.Registration Instructions: Contact Joann Haydel with Lake

Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, Education Department, at 504-836-2238 or [email protected]

me & my Pal Weekend at Camp Whispering PinesOpen to girls, grades 2 – 12, and their favorite guy, age 21 or older

CAMP Our duo of girls and their favorite guy – whether it’s dad, grandfather, uncle or another appropriate adult male, will explore the great outdoors together with a “Minute to Win

It” theme. Come with a team name and uniform and compete against other duos, all while having fun! Go swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, and go on a hike! Girls and their pals will be sleeping in cabins near each other. If you would prefer to pitch a tent for your duo, let us know!

Event Code: MP6101When: Saturday, September 19, 2015 – Sunday, September 20,

2015Time: Check in Saturday at 10 a.m. Check out Sunday at 11 a.m. Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LAFee: $30 per person, which includes three meals, as well as facilitator

fees.Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 80 participants Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 4, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Staff Support: Angela Arneal at [email protected] or 225-747-0403.


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Water Investigators Open to girls, grades 2 – 3

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Join us for a wonderful way to spend the afternoon in the great outdoors with staff and volunteers from LSU Ag

Center and Louisiana 4-H Youth Wetlands program! Girls will test water quality, examine tiny creatures living in water, and learn about Louisiana animals, fish, and plants. This event complements the WOW! Wonder of Waters Brownie Journey book and adult guide.

Event Code: WI6301When: Sunday, September 20, 2015 (Deadline to register 9/4/15)Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA

Event Code: WI6302When: Sunday, February 21, 2015 (Deadline to register 2/12/16)Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA

Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.Fee: $5 per girl. Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 60 each sessionRegistration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum capacity is reached or two weeks prior to each event date.


girl scout Day at BREC’s Baton Rouge ZooOpen to girls, grades K – 12

EVENTSJoin us at the Baton Rouge Zoo for a day of Girl Scout only activities designed to complete requirements from the Flowers Junior Badge! The event and activities are open for

girls of all ages, but only Girl Scout Juniors will receive a badge, and some of the activities might relate to other age level badge requirements.

Event Code: BZ6101When: Saturday, September 26, 2015 Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Where: BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas

Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70807Fee: $5.25 per registered Girl Scout. Price includes zoo admission

and badge programing as well as a Flowers badge for all attending Girl Scout Juniors. Fee is $7.50 for all adults/teens and any non-Girl Scouts. Friends and family members are encouraged to attend, but activities will only be available for Girl Scouts.

Capacity: Minimum 50Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 4, 2015 or when maximum is reached.


Notes: Confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed, and will provide event details as well as what can and should be brought. Event will be cancelled if registration minimum is not reached.

National Hunting and Fishing Day outdoor Festival - Baton rougepresented by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and FisheriesOpen to girls, grades K – 12 and their families

EVENTS LDWF hosts National Hunting and Fishing Day Outdoor Festivals (NHFD) each year across the state to celebrate the conservation contributions of our nation’s hunters and

anglers. The number and types of display vary but may include LDWF management programs, archery and fishing demonstrations, exhibits from local chapters of Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club and CCA, and supporting businesses from the local communities. Girl Scouts will receive an activity book and LDWF Scout patch for their participation at numerous fishing and boating exhibits.

When: Saturday September 26, 2015Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: Waddill Outdoor Education Center, 4142

N. Flannery Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70814Fee: Free Registration: Not required.Staff Support: Danica Williams at [email protected]

LDWF's Family Fish Fest at National Hunting and Fishing Day Open to girls, grades K – 12, and their families

EVENTSLDWF’s Family Fish Fest events are a great opportunity for the family to get outside and try their hand at a friendly fishing competition. Fish from two stocked ponds and see if

you can take home first place with your biggest catch of the day. If the competition isn’t your thing, then enjoy the many activity stations that will be out for National Hunting and Fishing Day. The first 50 entries receive a free rod and reel and the first 100 youth entries receive a goody bag!

When: Saturday, September 26, 2015Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Where: Waddill Outdoor Education Center, 4142 North Flannery

Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70814Fee: Free Registration: Pre-

registration for event can be done at www.wlf.la.gov/familyfishfest.

LDWF Staff Support: Danica Williams at [email protected] or (504) 628-7282.


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EVENTS Open to girls, ages 5 – 12 When: Sunday, September 27, 2015 (see page 10).

october 2015

outdoor adventurerNEW Brownie Badge workshop Open to girls, grades 1 – 3

CAMP Girl Scout Brownies, are you ready to explore the great outdoors? What do you see? What do you hear? There are so many amazing adventures waiting for you. Bring your

friends, bring your lunch and spend the day playing outdoors at Camp Covington, exploring nature, learning new camp skills and ways to care for the outdoors. By the end of the day Girl Scout Brownies (and “bridging” Girl Scout Daisies) will complete the requirements for the NEW Outdoor Adventurer badge! FYI–Workshop presenters will be GSLE Cadette troop members developing their leadership skills and sharing their outdoor knowledge.

Event Code: OA6301When: Saturday, October 3, 2015 (Deadline to register 9/18/15)

Event Code: OA6302When: Saturday, November 14, 2015 (Deadline to register

10/30/15)

Event Code: OA6303When: Saturday, December 5, 2015 (Deadline to register 11/20/15)

Event Code: OA6304When: Saturday, February 13, 2016 (Deadline to register 1/29/16)

Event Code: OA6305When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 (Deadline to register 3/25/16)

Time: Check in Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Check out Saturday at 4 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA

Fee: $7 per participant (bring a sack lunch and drink), which includes Outdoor Adventurer badge and supplies.

Capacity: Minimum 40/Maximum 100 girls per session.



Staff Support: Jill Pollard at [email protected] or 504-355-5871.

Longue Vue House and Gardens

Insect Investigation Workshop Open to girls, grades 2 – 3

TROOP Come visit Longue Vue’s Discovery Garden for a day of exploration, investigation, learning, friendship, and fun! Brownies will learn about and explore the world of

insects, go on a bug hunt for creepy crawlies, beautiful butterflies, and other six-legged friends. The Brownie Bug Badge requirements are met in this interactive two hour workshop. Come be an insect investigator!

When: Saturday, October 3, 2015 and can be scheduled at other available dates and times.

Time: Workshops are 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New

Orleans, LA 70124Fee: $15 per girl, $4 per adult (free for two troop leaders/adults) Capacity: Minimum 10 /Maximum 25 girls per workshopRegistration Instructions: Advance registrations are required

and will be accepted through September 30 as long as payment is made by credit card. If paying by check, Longue Vue must receive registration and payment by September 11 (three weeks before event).

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 30, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Contact: Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or [email protected] to check space availability; register over the phone, or for more information.

Notes: Badge is not included. A Longue Vue patch is available at The Shop at Longue Vue for purchase.


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Horseback ridingNEW Junior Badge workshop Open to girls, grades 4 – 5

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Riding a horse is one of the most exciting things you can do. But ask any good horseback rider her secret to success and she’ll say that understanding a horse is as important as

learning to ride one. During this fabulous weekend, GSLE members of our Wrangler/Spur program will share with you the basics of horseback riding, teach you how to take care of a horse and learn about horse safety, prepare you for your ride, practice your ride, and take you out on a trail ride, if weather permits!

Girl Scout Juniors that complete all activities and skills from the event will earn the new Horseback Riding badge.

Event Code: HR6101When: Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11, 2015

(Deadline to register 9/25/15)

Event Code: HR6102When: Friday, December 11 – Sunday, December 13, 2015


Event Code: HR6103When: Friday, February 12 – Sunday, February 14, 2016


Event Code: HR6104When: Friday, May 13 – Sunday, May 15, 2016


Time: Check in Friday at 7 p.m. Check out Sunday at 2 p.m.Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LAFee: $40 per girl, which includes program supplies, horseback riding

badge, and five meals; $20 per adult, which includes five meals.*Capacity: Minimum 18/Maximum 40 girls per session. *Please

Note: this is not necessarily a troop event; girls can also register individually. If a troop does register together, maximum two adults per troop.




girl scouts getting to Know Nuclearat River Bend Nuclear PlantOpen to girls, grades 6 – 12

EVENTSGirls in sixth grade and up will have a day filled with fun and information about electricity, with a focus on nuclear energy. Join us at the River Bend Nuclear Plant for learning

about nuclear science and radiation. See demonstrations in a nuclear plant control room simulator. Learn what it is like to work in a nuclear power plant. Learn about an important source of electric power that generates no greenhouse gas. Girls will earn the Get to Know Nuclear patch. Parents are welcome to attend.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2015Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: River Bend Nuclear Plant, US Highway 61, St.Francisville, LA

70775Fee: $5 per person or $10 per troop. Lunch is provided. Capacity: Maximum 75Registration Opens: Now Registration Deadline: October 2, 2015

or when maximum capacity is reached.Registration Instructions: Forms will be available on Louisiana

Nuclear Society (LNS) website at http://local.ans.org/la/ Due to plant security requirements, pre-registration is required.

Contact: Paul Sicard Entergy/River Bend at [email protected] or 225-381-3666.

Notes: If your troop/group would like to camp the night before or after this event, the council has reserved the Tanglewood unit at Camp Marydale just for your members. Unit fees are waived, but you will still need to complete a camp reservation form.


National Park Patch Program Open to girls, grades 2 – 8

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The National Park Service and Girl Scouts of the USA have partnered to create the Girl Scout Ranger Program. You can participate in the Girl Scout Ranger program through any Girl

Scout activity at any national park—with your troop, at an event, or during a camping or travel experience. Girl Scouts can also work collaboratively with NPS employees and take part in educational programs, volunteer and service projects at any NPS site, such as participating in existing educational programs and service projects (Ranger-guided interpretive tours, Junior Ranger programs, Environmental education programs, Web Rangers).

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variety of long-term or short-term service projects to improve and ensure protection of park resources and facilities. Girl Scouts are encouraged to take part in any sustainable organized project, agreed upon by the NPS, as an appropriate service opportunity that protects and preserves park resources.

Girl Scouts and their leaders should contact the park Volunteer Coordinator to select and develop these projects and activities. After spending five hours at a park participating in activities, you will get a certificate from the National Park Service. Spending 10 hours, you will be awarded a Girl Scout Ranger patch! The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Barataria Preserve have designed some great workshops and other opportunities to help our girls get started! More information about the Girl Scout Ranger Program can be found at http://www.nps.gov/subjects/youthprograms/girlscoutranger.htm

Chalmette Battlefield WorkshopsOpen to girls, grades 2 – 8 Girl Scout Brownies will learn campfire safety, how to start a fire with flint and steel, and how to prepare toast and tea over an open fire. Juniors and Cadettes will learn about women who were involved in the War of 1812, what soldiers and camp followers ate during the campaigns, how to start a fire with flint and steel, how to work as a team to prepare a beef stew and corn bread over an open fire, how to work as a team to clean up a historic camp kitchen.

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When: Saturday, October 10, 2015Time: 10 – 11 a.m. and again from 1 – 2 p.m.

Junior and Cadette Workshop When: Saturday, November 7, 2015Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Chalmette Battlefield, 1 Battlefield Rd., Chalmette, LA 70043Capacity: Maximum 15 girls in each Brownie Session, 20 girls in

Junior/Cadette sessionRegistration Instructions: Spaces for this program are limited

and will fill up quickly. Call Ranger Patricia, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Education Coordinator, 504-589-3882, ext. 134 to reserve your spot.

Notes: Girls should dress in comfortable clothes (Girl Scout shirts are encouraged). Programs are conducted outdoors, so be sure to bring any needed sunscreen or bug repellant.

Barataria Preserve Workshops Open to girls, grades 2 – 8

Brownie Bugs Badge Workshop Event Code: BPNP01When: Saturday, November 21, 2015Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Brownie Bugs Badge Workshop Event Code: BPNP02When: Saturday, November 21, 2015Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Juniors Flowers Badge Workshop Event Code: BPNP03 When: Saturday, December 5, 2015Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Juniors Flowers Badge Workshop Event Code: BPNP04When: Saturday, December 5, 2015Time: 1 – 3 p.m .

Cadette Trees Badge Workshop Event Code: BPNP05When: Saturday, December 19, 2015Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cadette Trees Badge Workshop Event Code: BPNP06When: Saturday, December 19, 2015Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Where: Barataria Preserve, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072

Fee: $3 per girl, fee covers registration and badges Capacity: Two troops can sign up for each spot for a total of 40 girls

for each time slot.Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum capacity is met or two weeks prior to each event.


Notes: Badges will be provided at the completion of each workshop. Girls should dress in comfortable clothes (Girl Scout shirts are encouraged). A confirmation will be sent out via email prior to the event.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Wetlands at Acadian Cultural Center Interested in fulfilling the requirements to earn your Brownie Bugs Badge or Cadettes Tree Badge? Come visit this historic national park!

Fee: Free. Badges are not included.Capacity: Maximum 25 girls at each workshop.Where: The Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 314 St. Mary Street,

Thibodaux, LA 70301Registration Instructions: Call the Wetlands Acadian Center at

985-448-1375 to set up a time convenient for your troop to participate in the badge workshops, which are dependent upon hours of operation and presenter availability.

Girl Scouts Bayou Lafourche Clean-UpAcadian Cultural Center

When: Saturday, March 12, 2016 Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Where: The Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 314 St. Mary Street,

Thibodaux, LA 70301Registration Instructions: Permission slips and pre-registration

is required. Call the Wetlands Acadian Center at 985-448-1375 to register; canoe times are possible depending on availability. T-shirts provided for all volunteers.


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Loyola University New Orleans

girl scout Day Volleyball ClinicOpen to girls, grades K – 12

EVENTSCome cheer on Loyola’s volleyball team! This is Loyola’s “Pink” game to help spread breast cancer awareness so pink clothing is also encouraged. After the match, you’ll learn the

basic skills and rules of volleyball from members of the Loyola University New Orleans Volleyball team and coaching staff!

When: Saturday, October 10, 2015Time: Clinic is immediately following 11 a.m. volleyball match versus

Brewton-Parker CollegeWhere: University Sports Complex, Loyola University New OrleansFee: Donations to Tulane Cancer Center will be accepted in lieu of

admission.Registration Instructions: Contact Angela Franke at ajfranke@

loyno.edu or 504-864-7397 or Anastasia Ochoa [email protected] or 504-864-7225 to register.

Registration Opens: July 1, 2015 Deadline: October 7, 2015Notes: Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.


Day of the girl: an Empowerment WorkshopOpen to girls, grades K – 12

TROOP Join Longue Vue House and Gardens as we celebrate the Day of the Girl in this esteem–building empowerment workshop for all girls. With three times Olympic Champion Ashley

Tappin as our keynote speaker, and many other honored panelists, girls will meet and interact with women who are making a difference in our local community while fostering teamwork and completing STEM activities.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2015Time: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New

Orleans, LA 70124Fee: $25 per person Capacity: Maximum 60 guestsRegistration Instructions: Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722

or [email protected]: A Longue Vue patch is available at The Shop at Longue Vue

for purchase.

Louisiana renaissance Festival Theater Workshop Open to girls, grades 2 – 12

TROOP Step back in time! Back by popular demand is the Louisiana Renaissance Festival’s Theater Workshop for Girl Scouts. Your day will begin with a welcome and brief meeting with a few of

the villagers, before you and your troop are escorted to stations set up around the village. Each station will fulfill a requirement toward the Junior Playing the Past or Brownie Dancer Badge. The day will end with the presentation of workshop certificates to each girl. While the workshop is based on activities for aforementioned badges and the LRF actor training, the event is open for all girls age 7 and older.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2015Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.Where: Louisiana Renaissance Festival, 46468 River

Road, Hammond, LA70401 (One mile north of Hammond High School on Highway 1064)

Free: Free, but you must register before October 2 to be able to participate.

Capacity: Maximum 150 girlsRegistration Instructions: Contact Ella Long with the Louisiana

Renaissance Festival at 985-507-8614 or [email protected]. Limited space is available and reservations are on a first come, first served basis.

Registration Opens: September 14, 2015 Deadline: October 2, 2015Contact: Ella Long (contact info above) or Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle.

org or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 for more information.Notes: Bring a brown bag lunch and drinks for a picnic within the village

walls.

Louisiana SPCA

animal guardian WorkshopOpen to girls, grades 2 – 12

TROOP Be an Animal Guardian and earn your LA/SPCA Animal Guardian Patch! Come to the LA/SPCA and learn about an animal shelter’s function in the community and how you can

help save more lives. Your troop will get the chance to learn about animal welfare, tour the LA/SPCA, and complete an activity to earn their Animal Guardian patch, only offered at the LA/SPCA! Price of patch is included in fee.

When: Saturdays, October 10, 2015; November 21, 2015; December 12, 2015; January 9, 2016; February 20, 2016; March 12, 2016; April 9, 2016; May 14, 2016

Time: One-hour workshops are at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

Where: The Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70114

Fee: $5 per Girl Scout, $1 per additional person ($30 minimum deposit required to book your date and time)

Capacity: Minimum 6/Maximum 20 Registration Instructions: Advanced registrations are required

and will be accepted through each deadline as long as payment is made by credit card. If paying by check, the LA/SPCA must receive registration and payment three weeks prior to event. Sessions book fast, so please register as soon as possible.

Registration Opens: Now Contact: Erica Argraves-Yaw at 504-762-3321 or [email protected]

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Paddle It Up! Open to girls, grades 6 – 12

CAMP A weekend on the lake awaits you at Paddle It Up! From bow to stern and side sweep to J stroke, you will learn all about boating on Camp Whispering Pines’ Timber Lake. Girls will

enjoy friendly competitions, tip a canoe, and have a floating breakfast. We will spend the night in the platform tents, so come prepared for an adventuresome weekend in the water and under the pines. * New for Girl Scout Seniors — activities and skills from this event can apply to completion of the new Paddling Badge!

Event Code: PU6301When: Saturday, October 17, 2015 – Sunday, October 18, 2015


Event Code: PU6302When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 – Sunday, April 10, 2016 (Deadline to

register 3/25/16)

Time: Check in Saturday at 9 a.m. Check out Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LAFee: $40 per girl, which includes three meals and facilitators’ fees;

$25 per adult, which includes three meals.Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 35 (including adults)Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity




How to survive a Zombie apocalypseOpen to girls, grades 6 – 12

CAMP Using the urban legend of zombies, we’re planning a fun weekend where girls will learn many of the steps needed to be

prepared and survive an emergency or disaster, whether it is a hurricane, pandemic, flood, fire or even a zombie apocalypse. We’ll begin on Friday evening packing a “survival bag” for the weekend, identifying teams and recognizing Zombie attire. Saturday begins with team competitions in many activities such as: survival skills, shelter building, campfire building/cooking over a campfire, building a solar cooker, identifying plants (poisonous, edible), purifying water, fishing, traps and snares, navigation, first aid, and especially, “leave no trace”—we don’t want the zombies to know you’re there, right?

Event Code: ZA6301When: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18, 2015Time: Check in Friday at 6 p.m. Check out Sunday at 3 p.m.Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LAFee: $45 per person including adults. Price includes Saturday

breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sunday breakfast, lunch, all camping and presenter fees.

Capacity: Minimum 50/Maximum 100 girlsRegistration Instructions: You may register online for this activity

through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return

the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 2, 2015 or when maximum is reached.

Volunteer Coordinators: Kari Spencer at [email protected], Jennifer Verneuille at [email protected] and Amanda Harrop at [email protected]

Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at [email protected] or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 for more information.

"New Cuisines" Workshoppresented by Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic HousesOpen to girls, grades 9 – 12

EVENTSThe Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses invites Girl Scouts to step back in time and explore the excitement, wonder, and history

of the Vieux Carré. After a special tour, girls will participate in a hands-on living history program in our historic open hearth kitchen. Additional Living History programs can be designed to meet particular proficiency award requirements. This workshop completes three requirements from the New Cuisines Cadette Badge! (Steps 2 – 4)

When: Saturday, October 17, 2015 or Saturday, November 14, 2015Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Where: Hermann-Grima House, 820 St. Louis Street, New Orleans,

LA 70112Fee: $10 per Girl Scout, which includes tour of the Hermann-Grima

House and Living History activity.Contact: Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses Education

Coordinator Jenny Dyer at [email protected] or call 504-274-0751 to schedule a time. Visit www.hgghh.org for additional information.


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2015-2016 manship Theatre Family Programming SERIESThe Lightning Thief Open to girls, grades 6 – 8 When: Sunday, October 18, 2015

Thodos Dance of Chicago– A Light in the Dark, Story of Helen Keller and Ann Sullivan Open to girls, grades 6 – 12 When: Sunday, November 1, 2015

Skippy Jon Jones Snow What! Open to girls, grades K – 3 When: Thursday, November 12, 2015 Time: 7 p.m.

The Shoemaker and the Christmas Elves Open to girls, grades K – 3 When: Sunday, December 6, 2015

Doktor Kaboom LIVE WIRE: The Electricity Tour Open to girls, grades 6 – 8 When: Sunday, January 31, 2016

Aquila Theatre: Romeo and Juliet Open to girls, grades 6 – 12 When: Sunday, February 21, 2016

Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny (Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia) Open to girls, grades K – 3 When: Sunday, February 28, 2016

Time: 2 p.m.Where: Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge, LA

70801Registration Instructions: Tickets go on sale August 1. Ticket

prices vary by performance and can be ordered individually online — performance only, no Girl Scout programming included. For group orders of 10 or more, discounts are available by phone order only. Visit www.manshiptheatre.org or call 225-344-0334 or toll-free 866-451-2787.

BsI manga Character Development WorkshopOpen to girls, grades 6 – 12

SERIESLearn the basic techniques to developing Manga characters! You’ll learn how to draw the signature facial features, key expressions, and much more to successfully produce your

first Manga character. You’ll spend some time on the fashion of Manga (epic clothing is usually a key feature in Anime and Manga) as you become your own fashion designer for your Manga character, and you’ll learn a little about Cosplay too. Then it’s on to learning about layout, lettering, and line techniques, as you develop your six panel Manga!

Event Code: BS6401When: Saturday, October 24, 2015 (Deadline to register 10/9/15)Time: 10. – 11:30 a.m.

Event Code: BS6402When: Saturday, October 24, 2015 (Deadline to register 10/9/15)Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Event Code: BS6403When: Saturday, April 23, 2016 (Deadline to register 4/8/16)Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Event Code: BS6404When: Saturday, April 23, 2016 (Deadline to register 4/8/16)Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Where: BSI Comics, 3030 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA 70002Fee: $15 per girl, and fee includes art suppliesCapacity: Minimum 15 /Maximum 30 each session.Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum is reached or two weeks prior to each event

Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at [email protected] or 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 for more information.

Family Camping at Camp MarydaleOpen to girls, grades K – 12, and their families

CAMP Here is a special opportunity for all Girl Scouts in our council and their families! You and your family (males included) are invited to get away from your routine to

explore the beautiful campgrounds at Camp Marydale. You’ll share a wonderful family experience, meet other Girl Scout families, and make new friends! You may canoe, hike, participate in family team-building activities, get a pony ride, swim, and cook out for Saturday dinner. After your cookout, enjoy a Halloween-themed carnival! Bring your best family-coordinated costume to win the prize! *Please register by family, not troop.*

Event Code: FC6101When: Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, October 25, 2015Time: Check in Saturday between 9 – 11 a.m. Check out Sunday

between 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (schedule check-in and check-out times with Angela)

Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $20 per person which includes Saturday lunch and Sunday

breakfast, facilitators for programs; family will provide their own food for Saturday dinner to cookout.

Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 100Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


*Please register by family, not troop.* Staff Support: Angela Arneal at [email protected] or 225-747-0403.

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J. Low's Fall Festival and Duck Derby at Camp Whispering PinesOpen to girls, grades K – 12, and their families

EVENTSHappy Birthday, Juliette Low! Join us for a Fall Festival and birthday celebration for the original J. Lo! Activities include: face painting, s’mores, song fest, hayrides, hot

dogs, refreshments, rock wall, canoeing, kayaking, face painting, making and trading SWAPS, and pumpkin painting.

Adopt a Duck in our Duck Derby!Adopt one or more of our rubber ducks who will swim across our Trefoil pool in our very first duck derby fundraiser! The race will be divided into four heats with all four heat winners receiving prizes before racing for the grand prize – $500 of Girl Scout Duck Dough! Winners need not be present to win. Proceeds from the Duck Derby will benefit the GSLE Camp of your choice, and your adoption/donation will be applied to your service unit’s Annual Family Giving goal too!

When: Saturday, October 31, 2015Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Duck Derby begins at 11 a.m.Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA Fee: See adoption packages Registration Instructions: Complete the registration form at

http://bit.ly/fallfestduckderbyRegistration Opens: Now Deadline: October 16, 2015Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at [email protected] or 504-733-8220,

ext. 2243.

Adoption Packages Flying Solo – $10 1 duck /2 fest tickets

Triple Threat – $253 ducks/ 4 fest tickets

Quack Pack – $507 Ducks/10 fest tickets

Derby Dozen – $10016 Ducks/20 fest tickets

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2015-2016 manship Theatre Family Programming Thodos Dance of Chicago– A Light in the Dark, Story of Helen Keller and Ann Sullivan

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Open to girls, grades 6 – 12 When: Sunday, November 1, 2015 (see page 18).

Jefferson Performing arts society's All-Access Tour and Tech Review PerformanceOpen to girls, grades 3 – 12

EVENTSCatch an exclusive, all-access look into a Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) Production. The tech review details all technical aspects of the show such as lighting and

sound used during a performance. This performance will test and make needed adjustments in order to be accurate for the live production. Following the tech review performance (approximately 90 minutes long) you will be able to participate in an informative tour and discussion. See where the performers prepare, learn how the show comes to life, and get a chance to meet the cast and crew members! You will likely find several opportunities to fulfill requirements from your Brownie Dancer, Junior Musician, Cadette Public Speaker, and Senior Troupe Performer badges as you tour the backstage of James and the Giant Peach.

Event Code: JP4401 When: Monday, November 2, 2015

Event Code: JP4402When: Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Time: 7 – 9 p.m.Where: Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline

Dr., Metairie, LA 70003Fee: $6 per girl, two (2) adults allowed free with every 10 girls, $6 each

for additional adults. Capacity: No Minimum/Maximum 30.Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 20, 2015.Notes: Special Girl Scout Price to attend JPAS performance of

James and the Giant Peach. Call the JPAS Box Office 504-885-2000 and mention the Girl Scouts to get a special ticket price of $10 each. The performances are November 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and November 8 at 3 p.m.


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my Promise, my FaithOpen to girls, grades K – 12

TROOP This Girl Scout My Promise, My Faith workshop invites girls to experience a faith journey through exploration of the Girl Scout Law and teachings from their faith while completing

the requirements of the My Promise, My Faith pin. This award helps girls explore how Girl Scouting and their faith offer similar ideas about how to interact with the world around them—and how Girl Scouting can tie into their faith. Girls can earn this national pin each year.

Girl Scouts has always provided many opportunities for girls to grow in their respective religious faith, including religious recognitions that are facilitated at an individual or troop level through a faith community. Each girl is encouraged to develop her own strong values within the context of family, faith, and the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

Event Code: MF6101When: Saturday, November 7, 2015Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Where: First United Methodist Church of Gonzales, Fellowship Hall/

Education Building, 224 W. Constitution St., Gonzales, LA 70707Fee: $5 per person, including adults (please bring a sack lunch and

drink, no glass please)Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 100 girlsRegistration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 23, 2015 or when maximum is reached.

Volunteer Coordinators: Anne Roberts at [email protected] and Kim Schwartz at [email protected]

Staff Support: Jill Pollard at [email protected] or 504-733-8220, ext. 2238 for more information.

archery ChallengeNEW Archery Badge workshop Open to girls, grades 5 – 8

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Picture this: you nock (place) an arrow onto a bow, hook your fingers around the string, draw it back, eye your target, and release! Bulls-eye! Archery is an exciting sport that takes

strength, focus, good form, and practice. Get ready to challenge yourself as you build your archery skills and learn how to shoot on our NEW Archery obstacle range.

By the end of the day Girl Scout Cadettes (and “bridging” Girl Scout Juniors) will complete the requirements for the NEW Archery badge!

Event Code: AR6301When: Saturday, November 7, 2015 (Deadline to register is

10/23/15)

Event Code: AR6302When: Saturday, January 9, 2016 (Deadline to register is 12/18/15)

Event Code: AR6303When: Saturday, May 14, 2016 (Deadline to register is 4/29/16)

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LAFee: $5 per participant (bring a sack lunch and drink), which includes Archery badge and supplies.Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 60 per sessionRegistration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program

Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum is reached or two weeks prior to each event date.

Volunteer Contact: Linda LeRay at [email protected] Support: Jill Pollard at [email protected] 504-733-8220, ext.

2238.

National Park Patch Program Chalmette Battlefield Workshops

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Junior and Cadette Workshop When: Saturday, November 7, 2015 (see page 15)


our Flower garden Workshop Open to girls, grades K–1

TROOP Come visit the Discovery Garden for a day of exploration, learning, friendship, and fun! Daisies will expand on their

Daisy Flower Garden by potting up a Friendship Garden and investigating the life of our favorite garden helper! Come explore the world of ladybugs and flowers!

When: Saturday, November 7, 2015 and can be scheduled at other available dates and times.

Time: Workshops are scheduled at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Where: Longue Vue, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124Fee: $15 per girl, $4 per adult (free to 2 troop leaders/adults) Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 (girls per workshop)Registration Instructions: Advance registrations are required

and will be accepted through October 30 as long as payment is made by credit card. If paying by check, Longue Vue must receive registration and payment by October 16 (three weeks before event).

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gardener Exploration Workshop Open to girls, grades 4 – 5

TROOP Get ready to grow! Visit Longue Vue for a day of friendship and learning as Girl Scouts explore the basics of garden design and what it takes to plan and plant a garden. Girl

Scouts will learn about hardiness zones, plant selection, seed germination, and will take home seeds to plant in their own garden. Come explore the world of gardens! Most of the Junior Gardener Badge requirements are met in this interactive two hour workshop.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2015 and can be scheduled at other available dates and times.

Time: 3 – 5 p.m. Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New

Orleans, LA 70124Cost: $15 per girl, $4 per adult (free to 2 troop leaders/adults) Capacity: Minimum 10 /Maximum 25 Registration Instructions: Advance registrations are required

and will be accepted through October 30 as long as payment is made by credit card. If paying by check, Longue Vue must receive registration and payment by September 16 (three weeks before event).

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 30, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.


Notes: Badge is not included. A Longue Vue patch is available at The Shop at Longue Vue for purchase.

New Orleans Opera Association

Night at the opera Open to girls, grades 6 – 12

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Bravo, Bravo, Bravisimo. Many thanks to New Orleans Opera for inviting Girl Scouts to attend their dress rehearsal once again. If this is your first time to attend the Opera with Girl

Scouts, please attend the orientation. At orientation, you will learn the opera etiquette and review the upcoming operas. While we have plenty of room for adults at orientation, adult space is limited to two for every 10 girls attending the performances. Please keep this in mind when requesting tickets.

Orientation (Required prior to viewing performances)

Event Code: OP4401When: Saturday, November 7, 2015Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Where: Training Center, GSLE Corporate Headquarters, 841 S.

Clearview Parkway, LA 70121 Fee: FreeCapacity: Minimum 10/No Maximum.Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 21, 2015 Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at [email protected] or 504-733-8220,

ext. 2243.

Opera: Die Fledermaus, (the bat) by Johann Strauss, Jr.Set in Vienna with waltzes, great costumes, revenge, intrigue, romance and lots of champagne.

Event Code: OP4402When: Wednesday, November 11, 2015Time: 7 p.m.Where: Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St, New Orleans, LA

70116Fee: FreeCapacity: Minimum 25/No Maximum. Adult space is limited to two

for every 10 girls attending the performances..Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 21, 2015 Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at [email protected] or 504-733-8220,

ext. 2243.

Opera: Tosca by Puccini.Tosca is in love with a revolutionary as Napoleon sweeps through Europe. Murder, torture, and a rending ending make this opera unforgettable.

Event Code: OP4403When: Wednesday, April 6, 2016Time: 7 p.m.Where: Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St, New Orleans, LA

70116Fee: FreeCapacity: Minimum 25/No Maximum. Adult space is limited to two

for every 10 girls attending the performances.Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 21, 2015 Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at [email protected] or 504-733-8220,

ext. 2243.

2015-2016 manship Theatre Family Programming Skippy Jon Jones Snow What!

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st. george observatory girl scout sleepoverOpen to girls, grades 2 – 12

EVENTSThere is a new moon on November 11 so make plans to see it up close during a campout at the St. George Observatory! Bring your tents and an appetite for space knowledge as you

will not only learn about the moon, stars, and other celestial objects, but you will get the chance to see them all up close as you operate some of the most high-tech telescopes in the world! Bring your own food and drinks, but a full outdoor kitchen with running hot water under a covered pavilion, BBQ pits, and propane cookers are available on site for use as well as a large fire circle. Heated bathroom facilities are available with wash basins. Rain contingency plan will provide sleep shelter inside lecture rooms if needed.

Event Code: SG6201When: Saturday, November 14 – Sunday, November 15, 2015 Time: Check in Saturday at 3 p.m. Check out Sunday at 9 a.m.Where: 540 St. George Rd., Schriever, LA 70395. Visit www.

stgeorgeobservatory.com for directions.Fee: $10 per girl, $10 per adult. Capacity: Minimum 50/Maximum 100 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 30, 2015 or when maximum is reached. If minimum attendance requirement is not reached, event will be canceled.


Notes: Girls should dress in comfortable clothes (Girl Scout shirts are encouraged). A confirmation packet will be sent out prior to the event. Must have Basic Camp-trained adult to participate in camping.

Camp Champions Day(s) Open to adults and friends of Girl Scouting, age 16 or older

CAMP This is a wonderful opportunity to show your philanthropic side – the practice of giving time to help make life better for other people – by becoming a Camp Champion! Attend

one or all of our volunteer days at our three camps, where you help with “winterizing” the property for our winter camping season. We will be doing such work items as attaching tarps and/or Visqueen to the cabins, installing “Plexiglas” panels in units, cleaning up and marking trails, cleaning up canoes/kayaks, and generally winterizing camp.

Volunteers will earn a new a “GSLE Camp Champions” hat, and a warm and tasty lunch will be provided. We’ll also have some

GREAT door prizes as well. Don’t miss this great time enjoying each other’s company and giving back to your community of Girl Scouts.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2015 Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA

When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA

When: Saturday, December 12, 2015 Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA

Time: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Registration

Instructions: Email Jill Pollard at [email protected] or call 504-355-5871. Please bring items such as work gloves, lopping shears, cleaning rags, and equipment/tools to make this process easier. Adults can bring power tools if you are experienced with using them. GSLE Camp Champions who plan to help with the workday (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.) can spend the night at camp either the night before or after the clean up (unit fee waived). That will be on your own, and you will need to follow the usual camping rules and procedures to do so.

outdoor adventurer NEW Brownie Badge workshop

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Louisiana Philharmonic orchestra meet & DiscussOpen to girls, grades 4 – 12

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The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra invites Girl Scouts to attend a very personal meet and greet presentation, along with a special performance

and other activities. Come meet a trio of professional musicians as they showcase their talents and share with you their experiences about how they came to be a part of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. This presentation will include a horn, a flute, and an oboe. The oboist is a former Girl Scout herself. This event fulfills some of the steps from the Junior Musician Badge, the Cadette Public Speaker Badge, and the Senior Troupe Performer Badge.

Event Code: LP6401When: Saturday, November 14, 2015Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Where: Our Lady of Divine Providence, 917 N. Atlanta St.,

Metairie, LA 70003Fee: $10 per girl; a light snack will be provided.Capacity: Minimum 40/Maximum 200 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 1, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.


girl scout Day at Longue Vue House and GardensOpen to girls, grades K – 12

TROOP Take a guided tour through the lovely house at Longue Vue and then leisurely explore the gardens. Girl Scouts and their adult volunteers will receive special ticket pricing, as well as

go on a self-guided nature scavenger hunt while exploring the gardens.

When: Saturday, November 21, 2015Time: Group tours take place each hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to

4 p.m. Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New

Orleans, LA 70124Fee: $4 per girl, $6 per accompanying adult Capacity: Maximum 20 guests per tour Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 20, 2015 Registration Instructions: Advance registrations are required for

special tour price and will be accepted through November 20 as long as space is available for the requested tour time, and payment is made by credit card. If paying by check, Longue Vue must receive registration and payment by October 30 (three weeks before event).

Contact: Anna Bell Jones at 504-293-4701 or [email protected] to check space availability, to register over the phone, or for more information.

Notes: Girl Scout uniforms are encouraged. A Longue Vue patch is available at The Shop at Longue Vue for purchase. Picnicking on grounds is permitted with registration for this special day.

Wrangler/spur Program orientation

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Open to girls, age 14 and older (Wranglers), and girls, age 12 – 13 (Spurs).

When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 (see page 9)

Louisiana SPCA

animal guardian WorkshopTROOP Open to girls, grades 2 – 12

When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 (see page 16).

National Park Patch Program Barataria Preserve WorkshopsBrownie Bugs Badge Workshops

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Open to girls, grades 2 – 3 When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 (see page 15)

Holiday Horse CampOpen to girls, grades 4 – 5

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Get ready for some fun, friendship, and horses! You will learn the basics of Western riding

from members of the Wrangler/Spur Program as well as tons of hands-on activities related to horse care, barn maintenance and, if weather permits, a trail ride. You will also have time for some horse-themed games and even an art and craft! Girl Scout Juniors that complete all activities and skills from this event will earn the NEW Horseback Riding badge. *Please Note: this is not focused as a troop event; therefore, girls should register individually. If a troop does register together, maximum one adult per troop.*

Event Code: HP6101When: Sunday, November 22 – Tuesday, November 24, 2015Time: Check in Sunday at 6 p.m. Check out Tuesday at 4 p.m.Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LAFee: $60 per girl, which includes program supplies and five meals;

$30 per adult, which includes five meals.Capacity: Minimum 18/Maximum 40; Maximum 8 total adults.Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity

through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form (located in the back of this guide), registering as an individual and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed. If a troop does register together, maximum one adult per troop and include the troop roster and fees.




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Horse Lover CampOpen to girls, grades 6 – 8

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If you would like to see what horses are all about, consider attending this weekend. If you are a beginner, you will learn the basics of horsemanship with a group of older girls the

same as yourself! Some skills include: how to groom and saddle your own horse and basic riding skills. If you are a seasoned rider, you will deepen your riding skills and learn equine first aid, equine safety, and barn management! All girls, no matter their riding experience, will enjoy several trail rides, weather permitting, one of which will include a meal! *Please Note: this is not focused as a troop event; therefore, girls should register individually. If a troop does register together, maximum one adult per troop.

Event Code: HL6101When: Sunday, November 22 – Tuesday, November 24, 2015Time: Check in Sunday at 6 p.m. Check out Tuesday at 4 p.m.Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LAFee: $60 per girl, which includes program supplies and five meals;

$30 per adult, which includes five meals.Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 20; maximum 5 total adults.Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity

through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form (located in the back of this guide), registering as an individual and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed. If a troop does register together, maximum one adult per troop and include the troop roster and fees.



december 2015

Jeweler Workshop at Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic HousesOpen to girls, grades 4 – 5

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Make a statement by making your own pieces of jewelry or hand-crafting something for a friend or family member. Earn your Junior Jeweler Badge at the Historic Hermann-

Grima House Museum. The workshop will explore tools of the trade, various types of jewelry making, and hands-on crafting that will cover all the requirements necessary to earn the Jeweler Badge for crafty Juniors. Girl Scout Juniors attending will receive the Jeweler Badge.

Event Code: JL6401When: Saturday, December 5, 2015 Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Where: Hermann-Grima House, 820 St. Louis Street,

New Orleans, LA 70112Fee: $8 per girl. Capacity: Maximum 15Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity




Notes: Confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed, and will provide event details as well as what can and should be brought.

Chef John Folse Culinary Institute gingerbread House WorkshopOpen to girls, grades 4 – 12

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Just in time for the holidays! Join with some of the best culinary students in all of Louisiana as they provide a hand- on presentation, making you queen of your kitchen and with

a great piece of holiday eating and decorating fun for you to take home!

Event Code: CF6201When: Saturday December 5, 2015Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Where: Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA 70310Fee: $17 per girl, fee includes presenter fees and materials. Capacity: Minimum 12/Maximum 32Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 13, 2015 or when maximum is reached.


Notes: Girls should dress in tennis shoes and active attire and expect to be very active! Bring your own personal water bottle.


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Open to girls, grades 1 – 3 When: Saturday, December 5, 2015 (see page 13).

National Park Patch Program Barataria Preserve WorkshopsJuniors Flowers Badge Workshops

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2015-2016 manship Theatre Family ProgrammingThe Shoemaker and the Christmas Elves

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Horseback ridingNEW Junior Badge workshop

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Open to girls, grades 4 – 5 When: Friday, December 11, 2015 – Sunday, December 13, 2015 (see page 14).

Louisiana SPCA

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New orleans Bowl Open to girls, grades K – 12

EVENTSThe New Orleans Bowl invites all Girl Scouts to come out on the field for the National Anthem prior to kick off of this very special local event! You’ll also participate in pre-game

activities. Girls will then be able to sit in a special Girl Scout section for the game. Friends and family are invited to attend and sit together, but only girls and leaders will be allowed through the special entrance and onto the field. This event is also being offered to Boy Scouts.

When: Saturday, December 19, 2015 Time: Kickoff is 8 p.m. A schedule of pre-game activities will be sent

along with tickets.Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans,

LA 70112Fee: Free to all registered Girl Scouts and troop leaders; $10 each for

friends and family.Capacity: No Minimum/MaximumRegistration Instructions: Complete the special New Orleans

Bowl Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax/email with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806/Fax: 225-927-8402 / Email: [email protected]. Confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: December 9, 2015 Staff Support: Kevin Shipp at [email protected] or 504-733-8220,

ext. 2243. Notes: Visit www.NewOrleansBowl.com for game details and other

information. Girl Scout uniforms or T-shirts are encouraged.

National Park Patch Program Barataria Preserve WorkshopsCadette Trees Badge Workshops

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Open to girls, grades 6 – 8 When: Saturday, December 19 (see page 15).


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Open to girls, grades 6 – 8 When: Sunday, December 20, 2015 (see page 10).

january 2016

smart Cookie UOpen to Girl Scout Juniors – Cadettes

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You’ll have the opportunity to work one-on-one with successful businesswomen from the community, as you enhance your business and financial knowledge while

boosting your self esteem and leadership skills. Seniors and Ambassadors will also get the chance to take a tour of a college campus! Smart Cookie U is a fun way to put your newfound skills into practice as you prepare for the largest, girl led business in the country: the Girl Scout Cookie Program!

Event Code: UNIV16When: Saturday, January 9, 2016Time: TBDWhere: TBDFee: TBD per girl which covers

materials, theme t-shirt, student ID and lunch.

Capacity: Maximum 250Registration Instructions: You

may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) for each individual with fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed. Include T-shirt size.


Notes: Senior, Ambassador, and adult volunteers are needed for Smart Cookie U. Contact Maya Miller at [email protected] or 225-364-3259 to learn ways to help!

LSU Women’s Athletics

Basketball, gymnastics, and softball Open to girls, ages 5 – 12

EVENTS Be sure to check www.LSUsports.net/girlscouts for updated information as it is released as well as www.gsle.org.

When: January/February/March 2016Where: LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center, North Stadium Road,

Baton Rouge, LA 70802 and Tiger Park, depending on sport.Fee: TBD

archery ChallengeNEW Archery Badge workshop

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Open to girls, grades 5 – 8 When: Saturday, January 9, 2016 (see page 20).

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Open to girls, grades 2 – 12 When: Saturday, January 9, 2016 (see page 16).

adventure girls!

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Open to girls, grades 6 – 12 When: Sunday, January 10, 2016 (see page 9).

Designer/EntrepreneurOpen to girls, grades 4 – 8

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A product is anything developed by one person for another. An innovation is an invention that improves people’s lives, like a Smartphone or a waterproof fabric for a tent. When it

comes to innovation, fantastic ideas and creative inventions are only half of the game. Some innovations are entirely new, and some take a product that already exists and make it better. Girl Scout Juniors will complete some steps towards the Product Designer Badge and Girl Scout Cadettes will complete some steps toward the Entrepreneur Badge.

Event Code: DE6101When: Saturday, January 23, 2016Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Where: GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial

Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Fee: $5 per girl (bring a sack lunch and drink) Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 50Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: September 1, 2015 Deadline: January 8, 2016 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Staff Support: Jill Pollard at [email protected] or 504-733-8220, ext. 2238.

National World War II museum girl scout Day 2016Open to girls, grades K – 12

EVENTSThe National World War II Museum invites all Girl Scouts to a special day designed for them to tour the museum’s exhibits, explore the history and lessons of D-Day, and

participate in special presentations and creative activities just for Girl Scouts.

When: Saturday, January 23, 2016Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.*Where: U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, 945 Magazine

Street, New Orleans, LA 70130Fee: Free for Girl Scouts in uniform, $10 for adults with a Girl Scout,

and $5 for non-Scout children.

Registration Instructions: Email your troop information including the number of girls attending. *The Museum is open and Girl Scout pricing is available all day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact: Shelbie Johnson with the National WWII Museum at 504-528-1944, ext. 425 or [email protected] to RSVP or for more information.

Notes: Patches are available for purchase in the Museum store. Girl Scout uniforms or t-shirts are encouraged.

2015-2016 manship Theatre Family ProgrammingDoktor Kaboom LIVE WIRE: The Electricity Tour

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Open to girls, grades 6 – 8 When: Sunday, January 31, 2016 (see page 18).

february 2016


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Open to girls, grades 4 – 5 When: Friday, February 12 – Sunday, February 14, 2016 (see page 14).


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Open to girls, grades 1 – 3 When: Saturday, February 13, 2016 (see page 13).

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Open to girls, grades 2 – 12 When: Saturday, February 20, 2016 (see page 16).

Wrangler/spur Program orientation

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Open to girls, age 14 and older (Wranglers), and girls, age 12 – 13 (Spurs).

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smart shopperOpen to girls, grades 4 – 8

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Would you like to be able to buy more things you want, or is there something really special you are saving for? Be a smart and savvy shopper by finding the best deals on the items

you need and want in stores and online. This is an advanced look at “needs vs. wants” that includes figuring out what triggers your “wants” and how to make a savings plan. Girls will know how to resist the lure of fancy packaging, sophisticated ads, or wanting to wear the latest trend, to saving their hard-earned allowance for something they really need and want. Girl Scout Juniors will complete some steps towards the Savvy Shopper Badge and Girl Scout Cadettes will complete some steps toward the Comparison Shopping Badge.

Event Code: SH6101 When: Saturday, February 20, 2016Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Where: Conference room, GSLE Corporate Headquarters, 841 S.

Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121. Please ensure your troop/group or Individual participants have transportation from the HQ offices to Elmwood Shopping Center (part of the badge requirements) during the workshop.

Fee: $5 per girl (bring a sack lunch and drink). Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 50 Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: September 1, 2015 Deadline: February 5, 2016 or when maximum capacity is reached.


Water Investigators

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Open to girls, grades 2 – 3 When: Sunday, February 21, 2015 (see page 12).

2015-2016 manship Theatre Family ProgrammingAquila Theatre: Romeo and Juliet

SERIESOpen to girls, grades 6 – 12 When: Sunday, February 21, 2016 (see page 18).


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Open to girls, grades 6 – 8 When: Sunday, February 28, 2016 (see page 10).

2015-2016 manship Theatre Family Programming Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny (Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia)

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Open to girls, grades K – 3 When: Sunday, February 28, 2016 (see page 18).

march 2016

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation

spring sweepOpen to girls, grades K – 12

TROOP LPBF’s Spring Sweep is another opportunity to help keep our lake and the surrounding area clean. It is a new, annual event that started due to the success of its fall Beach Sweep.

Please come join them in the spring to cleanup around the lake. This cleanup will also be followed by a celebration picnic at the New Canal Lighthouse.

When: March 2016 TBATime: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Where: North and south shores of Lake Pontchartrain, with across

the city sweeps of street curbs and storm drains.Registration Instructions: Contact Joann Haydel with Lake

Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, Education Department at 504-836-2238 or [email protected]

open Houseat Camp Whispering Pines Open to girls, grades K–12, and their families

CAMP Come to Camp Whispering Pines and see all that it has to offer. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore the units your camper may stay in during the summer, the programs that

are available, and meet some of the resident camp staff. No preregistration required!

At our Open House you can complete your registration online, full payment will be due, AND receive a $25 refund!

When: Sunday, March 6, 2016 or Sunday, April 10, 2016Time: 12 – 2 p.m.Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA Staff Support: Angela Arneal at [email protected] or 225-747-0403.

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National Park Patch Program Acadian Cultural Center Girl Scouts Bayou Lafourche Clean-Up

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Open to girls, grades 2 – 8 When: Saturday, March 12, 2016 (see page 15).

open Houseat Camp Marydale Open to girls, grades K–12, and their families

CAMP Come to Camp Marydale and see all that it has to offer. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore the units your camper may stay in during the summer, the programs that are

available, and meet some of the resident camp staff. No preregistration required!

At our Open House you can complete your registration online, full payment will be due, AND receive a $25 refund!

When: Sunday, March 13, 2016 or Sunday, April 3, 2016 Time: 12 – 2 p.m.Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Staff Support: Angela Arneal at [email protected] or 225-747-0403.

goodwill good Turn DayOpen to girls, grades K – 12

TROOP It’s time to do a good turn! Do your family members and neighbors have items collecting dust that might make someone happy to use in their own home? Then participate

by collecting donated items and delivering them to Goodwill Collection Centers/Stores on Goodwill Good Turn Day! Participating Girl Scouts will receive a patch from the store at the time of the donation.

When: Saturday, March 5, 2016Contact: Sabrina Written at 504-456-3926 or [email protected]

It's Your Planet Badge WorkshopOpen to girls, grades 4 – 5

TROOP Begin earning your It’s Your Planet—Love It! badge set! You will have the opportunity to work on activities for the Jeweler, Gardener, Detective,

Independence, and Camper badges. Activities will include jewelry making, building a zen garden, making invisible ink, going on a scavenger hunt, and learning how to build a fire.

Event Code: IP6301When: Saturday, March 19, 2016Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LAFee: $15 per girl, which includes program supplies, one

meal and one snack; $5 per adult, which includes one meal and one snack.

Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 30Registration Instructions: You may register online for

this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (located in the back of this guide) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 4, 2016 or when maximum capacity is reached.


april 2016

Big Bass rodeo & Fishtival presented by New Orleans City Park and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and FisheriesOpen to girls, grades K–12, and their families

EVENTSHeld in City Park since 1946, the Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival have grown into one of the most popular family fishing events in the country. Unlike high caliber bass fishing tournaments,

this nonprofessional rodeo provides fishing categories and activities for all ages and is a great opportunity to teach novice anglers about the sport of fishing. If you’re not interested in participating in the fishing rodeo, there are free activities for the public to enjoy. Test your casting skills at LDWF’s casting inflatable, touch and learn about native aquatic species at the mobile touch tank, learn how to tie knots and more!

When: Saturday, April 2, 2016Time: 6 a.m. – 12 p.m. Where: New Orleans City Park next to Morning Call Café, 1 Palm Drive,

New Orleans, LA 70124Fee: Fees range from $5 to $10, depending on the age of the angler.Capacity: No maximumRegistration: Available online or day of event, please visit http://

neworleanscitypark.com/big-bass-fishing-rodeo-and-fishtival for details.

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CAMP Open to girls, grades K–12, and their families When: Sunday, April 3, 2016 (see page 28).

New Orleans Opera Association

Night at the opera Opera: Tosca by Puccini

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Open to girls, grades 6 – 12 When: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 (see page 21)

Love, Hug & groom Open to girls, grades 2 – 3

CAMPWould you like to learn more about our horses at Camp Marydale? Here’s your chance to work with our members of the Wrangler/Spur Program as they introduce you to the

basics of horse care with hands-on grooming. You’ll also tour the barn, receive a fun patch and end your session with a pony ride!

Event Code - Session: Date/TimeLH6101–Session 1: Saturday, April 9, 2016,

9 – 11 a.m. LH6102–Session 2: Saturday, April 9, 2016,

1 – 3 p.m. LH6103–Session 3: Sunday, April 10, 2016,

9 – 11 a.m. LH6104–Session 4: Sunday, April 10, 2016,

1 – 3 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LAFee: $10 per girlCapacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 40 per sessionRegistration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 25, 2016 or when maximum capacity is reached.


Thin mint sprint 5K and 1–mile Daisy Dash fun runOpen to girls, grades K–12, and their families

EVENTSWhile Girl Scouts may love our cookies, we also encourage healthy living! We invite our families and the public to join us for the fourth annual Girl Scouts Louisiana East Thin Mint Sprint 5K

and 1 Mile Daisy Dash fun run, being held on the Northshore again!

The races are open to the public and are held to encourage Girl Scouts and their families to lead more active lives, make smarter food choices, and build self-confidence. The non-competitive run is for runners and walkers of all ages, with the one mile Daisy Dash a perfect opportunity for those who might not be ready for the 5K.

Thin Mint Sprint 5K Event Code: TM6301Daisy Dash 1 mile Fun Run Event Code: DD6301When: Saturday, April 9, 2016Approximate Race Start Time:

9:10 a.m. Packet pickup and “day of race” registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 9 a.m.

Where: Tammany Trace Trailhead/Koop Drive/Caboose Kids Konnection Playground (I-12 & Hwy 59), Mandeville, LA

Fee: See below for fee discounts, patch and T-shirt information.Registration Instructions: Registration forms are on page 47 and 48,

or can be downloaded at www.gsle.org/thin-mint-sprint/ Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 2, 2015 for discounted

fees. Registrations will also be taken the day of the race. Staff Support: Kari Volz at [email protected] or 225-927-8946, ext. 1224.

Daisy Dash 1 mile Fun Run Entry FeeRegister by March 7, 2016 - $10 per personRegister after March 7, 2016 - $15 per personRegister day of race - $35 per person

Thin Mint Sprint 5K Entry FeeRegister by March 7, 2016 - $20 per personRegister after March 7, 2016 - $25 per personRegister day of race - $35 per person

Girl Scout Perks: Current Girl Scouts will receive a patch if they register for either race by March 31, 2016.

T-Shirts: T-shirts will be guaranteed to racers registered by March 31, 2016. Racers registering after March 31, 2016 can purchase a T-shirt at the race for $10 while supplies last.

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PoNY UP! and sponsor a Horse at Camp marydale!!

We are offering troops, individuals, and businesses an opportunity to sponsor a horse for a year. As a Pony Up! sponsor, your name will be listed with your horse’s bio on our website, in the Annual Report, and GSLE Connections.

LEVELs oF sPoNsorsHIP

$1,500 supports the basic necessities of one horse for an entire year.

For additional information, please visit our website, or contact Carrie Thomas at 504-355-5885/800-644-7571, ext. 2245.

$500 Purchases one saddle.$150 pays for horse vaccinations

for one horse.$75 feeds one horse for one month.

$25 supplies one horse with one mani/pedi (hoof trimmings) from the farrier. Horses get trimmings every 6-8 weeks.

$10 allows one horse to be wormed.


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Open to girls, grades 1 – 3 When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 (see page 13).

Paddle It Up! CAMP Open to girls, grades 6 – 12

When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 – Sunday, April 10, 2016 (See page 17).

open Houseat Camp Whispering Pines

CAMPOpen to girls, grades K –12, and their families

When: Sunday, April 10, 2016 (see page 27).

Louisiana SPCA



Digital DevicesOpen to girls, grades 4 – 8

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It seems like almost every gadget can take a digital photograph or movie, from iPhones to tablets. But do you know how to get the most

out of your device? Digital experts will show you some tips and techniques to capture that winning photo or video. Girl Scout Juniors will complete some steps towards the Digital Photographer Badge and Girl Scout Cadettes will complete some steps toward the Digital Movie Maker Badge.

Event Code: DD6101When: Saturday, April 23, 2016Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Where: GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton

Rouge, LA 70806 Fee: $5 per girl (bring a sack lunch and drink) Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 50Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity


Registration Opens: September 1, 2015 Deadline: April 8, 2016 or when maximum capacity is reached.


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mother's Day mother & Daughter TeaOpen to girls, grades K – 12, and mother or special female adult guest

TROOP Celebrate mothers in this tea for girls and their moms! Enjoy conversation, food, and drink in elegant surroundings while learning the basics of flower design and together creating an

arrangement to take home. Guests will enjoy an afternoon tea, with hot tea and lemonade, while dining on tea sandwiches, scones, and sweets. A tour of the house follows the event.

When: Saturday, April 30, 2016; this is a two hour program.Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New

Orleans, LA 70124Fee: $35 per person (adults/children) Capacity: Minimum 35 guests/Maximum 60 guestsRegistration: Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@

longuevue.com.Notes: A Longue Vue patch is available at The Shop at Longue Vue

for purchase.

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Open to girls, grades 4 – 5 When: Friday, May 13, 2016 – Sunday, May 15, 2016 (see page 14).

archery ChallengeNEW Archery Badge workshop

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Open to girls, grades 5 – 8 When: Saturday, May 14, 2016 (see page 20).

Louisiana SPCA

animal guardian WorkshopTROOP Open to girls, grades 2 – 12

When: Saturday, May 14, 2016 (see page 16).


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girls' Highest awards Remember, your Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award projects should have strong elements of advocacy, education and sustainability. • Advocacy: “Are you raising awareness

of an issue within your community?”

• Education: “Are you letting others within your community know how they can help combat this issue?”

• Sustainability: “Is your project legacy continuing after you have completed your project?”

For more help and guidelines concerning these awards and the take action projects associated with them, be sure to explore the Frequently Asked Questions document on our website along with all the forms you will need to complete and turn into council for project approval.

Each year in our council over 100 girls earn Girl Scout’s highest awards for their individual program level. As girls progress through their projects they gain insight into the world around them, learn goal setting, and increase their self-esteem by completing tasks and assignments they may have thought impossible only a year before. To learn more about these awards and GSUSA and council requirements, visit our website at www.gsle.org.

The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a registered Girl Scout Junior can achieve. This leadership adventure will offer you and your team the opportunity to develop more confidence, meet new people, and have fun while making a difference toward issues that are important to you! When you make the decision to earn your Girl Scout Bronze Award, these are the steps you’ll take:

1. Go on a Girl Scout Junior journey.2. Build your Girl Scout Junior team.3. Explore your community.4. Choose your Girl Scout Bronze Award

project.5. Make a plan.6. Put your plan in motion.7. Spread the word!

For more information about the Girl Scout Bronze Award and to download the girl guidelines, go to www.gsle.org and click on Girls, then Bronze/Silver/Gold Awards.

Do you see issues in your neighborhood or school and have a desire to make it better? When you earn the Girl Scout Silver Award – the highest award a registered Girl Scout Cadette can earn – you have an opportunity to show that you are a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving your community. When you make the decision to earn your Girl Scout Silver Award, these are the steps you’ll take:

1. Go on a Girl Scout Cadette journey.2. Identify issues you care about.3. Build your Girl Scout Silver Award team or

decide to go solo.4. Explore your community.5. Pick your Take Action project.6. Develop your project.7. Make a plan and put it into motion.8. Reflect, share your story, and celebrate!

For more information about the Girl Scout Silver Award and to download the girl guidelines, go to www.gsle.org and click on Girls, then Bronze/Silver/Gold Awards.

The process of earning the Girl Scout Gold Award—the highest award a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador can earn—puts you in a unique position to take action in your community to make the world a better place. You will be joining the ranks of generations of young women who have made a difference in their communities both locally and globally. Fulfilling the requirements for the Girl Scout Gold Award starts with completing two Senior or Ambassador journeys or having earned the Silver Award and completing one Senior or Ambassador journey, along with the following steps:

• Choose an issue: Use your values and skills to identify a community issue you care about.

• Investigate: Research everything you can about the issue.

• Get help: Invite others to support and take action with you.

• Create a plan: Create a project plan that achieves sustainable and measureable impact. Present your proposal and plans to the council to receive approval as well as feedback and advice.

Let us help you earn your gold award for the girl scout gold award Centennial in 2016.

• Take action: Take the lead to carry out your plan.

• Educate and inspire: Share what you have experienced with others.

For more information about the Girl Scout Gold Award and to download the girl guidelines, go to www.gsle.org and click on Girls, then Bronze/Silver/Gold Awards. Gold Award final reports are due by March 15, 2016 in order to be recognized at the Council Ceremony to be held in or around June 2016.

Highest award WorkshopOpen for any leader or girl interested in Bronze, Silver and Gold Award. An informal presentation about what is expected with as much Q&A as needed-no registration required

When: Saturday September 12, 2015Time: TBAWhere: B.I.G. event on campus of

Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond

Time: TBA

Highest award Training for LeadersOpen for any leader or Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador wanting knowledge of Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards and how projects should be structured and what is expected with as much Q&A as needed

Event Code: HAW301When: Wednesday, October 7, 2015Time: 6 – 7 p.m.Where: St. Charles Parish East Regional

Library, 160 W Campus Dr., Destrehan, LA 70047

Registration Instructions: You may register online for this activity through eBiz on our council website, or complete and return the GSLE Program Event Registration form, (if registering as a troop, include the troop roster) and fees. Final confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 2, 2015


FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM Is your Girl Scout troop interested in a money earning activity that’s easy, provides startup funds for the troop right away, and offers customers a variety of delicious yet inexpensive items to purchase?

The council’s Fall Product Sale of nuts, candies, magazines, and address booklets is September 25 - October 25, with a theme of Reach New Heights! Ashdon Farms/QSP, the licensed Girl Scout vendor, has even prepared a lot of fun activities for Girl Scouts of all ages to enjoy. The Fall Product Sale is a “Friends and Family Campaign” which means no door-to-door or booth sales. Sixteen different products for sale (ranging from $5 to $8) are being offered, including a collectible Girl Scout tote tin filled with mint treasures, as well as new products like Dark Chocolate Carmel Caps with Sea Salt, Black Forest Trail Mix, and Honey Mustard Pretzel Mix. All orders are pre-paid, and the troop earns $1 for every food item sold, $2 for every address booklet (only one per girl) completed, and 10 percent of the price of each magazine sold (15 percent for online sales). This year’s community service project gives customers the option to purchase honey roasted peanuts to be shipped overseas to our military troops! When a girl sells five items for the troops, she will earn a patch. As the girls participate in the sale they will earn troop proceeds and individual girl sellers will receive incentives ranging from the interlocking patches, plush animals, and much more. Visit the website at www.gsle.org to view recognitions, products, and for additional information.

Check out the... online Nut storeAs part of the QSP Online Program, emails to friends and family will now include the option for customers to order, pay for and have nuts and candy delivered to their homes/business. All 25 Girl Scout nut, candy and chocolate items will be available as well as five gift items. Girl Scouts Louisiana East features the 16 most popular items on the order card. Troops earn proceeds for every item sold online with sales being reported on the Girl’s Online Sales Report.

Photo Keepsakes!Here’s a fun, easy way for family and friends to support Girl Scouts. Our program offers a great way to help people preserve and share their memories with personalized photo keepsakes using the photos they have stored on computers, mobile devices, Facebook, and Instagram. Friends and family can order photo keepsakes such as photo books, holiday cards, posters, calendars and more. These items can be ordered online or by using paper order forms and will be delivered directly to the customer.

adult Learning sessionsFall Product Service Unit Fall Manager TrainingThis learning session helps to prepare service unit product sales managers, service unit managers and area product sales managers for the upcoming Girl Scout Fall Product Program. Training includes product information, required paperwork, and yes, product tasting. For more information contact Maya Miller at 225-927-8946, ext. 1229 or [email protected] or Alisha Moore at 504-733-8220, ext. 2241 or [email protected].

Course No.: FALL15When: Saturday, August 29, 2015

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Where: Ascension Parish Library, 708 S. Irma Ave., Gonzales, LARegistration Instructions: Register online through eBiz at www.gsle.org/

ebiz under the Activities tab.

Fall Product Troop Training (both Webinar and Classroom options available)This year’s fall training is being offered to you in two ways. The webinar format allows you to access the information from a computer or mobile device that is intended to accommodate your schedule. We still will provide in person classroom-led trainings, if you prefer more interaction. Trainings cover how the sale works, product information, required paperwork, incentives, and more. This training is an alternative for troops that cannot attend their local service unit training. Contact Alisha Moore at [email protected] or 504-733-8220, ext. 2241 for more information.

WEBINARWhen: Tuesday, September 1; Thursday, September 3; Tuesday,

September 8; or Thursday, September 10, 2015, 6 to 8 p.m.CLASSROOM-LEDCourse No.: REACH5When: Tuesday, September 15, 2015Time: 6 – 8 p.m.Where: GSLE Corporate Headquarters,

841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121

Course No.: REACH6When: Thursday, September 17, 2015Time: 6 – 8 p.m.Where: GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive,

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Registration Instructions: Register online for the webinar or classroom training of your choice through the eBiz system at www.gsle.org/ebiz, under the Activities tab.

Staff Contacts: For more information contact Maya Miller at 225-927-8946, ext. 1229 or [email protected] or Alisha Moore at 504-733-8220, ext. 2241 or [email protected].

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Participating in the council-sponsored fall product and cookie programs teaches girls the five essential skills of goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics, as well as providing much needed financial support for troops and the council. The proceeds from these sales enable girls to fund their activities as well as provide for upkeep of council properties, adult learning, and other council-wide initiatives. In order to participate in money-earning activities, a girl must be a registered member of Girl Scouts. All age levels, including Daisies, may participate in the sales. Participation is voluntary.

Fall Product Dates: Friday, September 25 – Sunday, October 25, 2015 Orders taken Monday, November 16 – Friday, November 20, 2015Girls deliver the orders. Since the money is pre-collected, the

troop receives their proceeds immediately.Who: Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors registered by

September 11, 2015.

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COOKIE PROGRAM

DrEam, DEsIgN, Do! Today’s Girl Scout is more than a thinker: She’s a doer, a dreamer of ideas, creator of solutions, and a believer in herself. This year’s theme captures the spirit of this creative, proactive girl! It incites her to take action, and encourages her to make her dreams a reality.

IMPORTANT DATES: Friday, January 15, 2016Cookie pre-order begins Sunday, January 31, 2016Cookie pre-order ends Friday, February 19, 2016 Girls may begin delivering cookies Friday, February 26 – Sunday, March 13, 2016 Booth Sales at various locations

National Cookie Weekend begins February 26!

Notes: An online Cookie Finder to booth locations is available at www.girlscoutcookies.org as a smart phone mobile app. Enter your zip code to find the booth sale closest to you! Booth Sales are a great way to increase sales at the troop level!

Price: Cookies are $4 a box upon delivery, with eight delicious varieties. A Gluten-free cookie will also be offered for $5.

Who: Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors registered by December 4, 2015.

Cookie management adult Learning session We have an exciting line-up at this year’s Cookie training, including meeting our new cookie partner, ABC Bakers, and seeing all the additional new things in store for the 2016 Cookie Program!

Open to Area Cookie Managers, Service Unit Cookie Managers, Cupboard Managers, and Cookie Rally Directors.

Course No.: DDD003When: Saturday, November 14, 2015Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Where: GSLE Corporate Headquarters,

841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121

Fee: $10, which will include a lunch, program materials, and a theme tshirt.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 6, 2015

Registration Instructions: Register online through the eBiz system at www.gsle.org/ebiz, under the Activities tab.

Staff Contact: Maya Miller at [email protected] or 225-927-8946, ext. 1229 or Alisha Moore at [email protected] or 504-733-8220, ext 2241.

Cookie rookie Is this your first time in the cookie program? If so, this is the class for you! Receive an in-depth introduction to the cookie program and learn the tools of success for your troop. Even if you have already participated in the cookie program, and would like a re-fresher course, please join us.

Classroom-LedCourse No.: ROOKE1 & ROOKE3When: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 & Tuesday, December 8, 2015Time: 6 – 8 p.m.Where: GSLE Corporate Headquarters, New Orleans

Classroom-LedCourse No.: ROOKE2 & ROOKE4When: Thursday, December 3, 2015 & Thursday, December 10,

2015Time: 6 – 8 p.m.Where: GSLE Regional Service Center, Baton Rouge.

smart Cookie U - save the Date!Open to Girl Scout Juniors – Cadettes You’ll have the opportunity to work one-on-one with successful businesswomen from the community, as you enhance your business and financial knowledge while boosting your self esteem and leadership skills. Seniors and Ambassadors will also get the chance to take a tour of a college campus! Smart Cookie U is a fun way to put your new-found skills into practice as you prepare for the largest, girl led business in the country: the Girl Scout Cookie Program!

Event Code: UNIV16When: Saturday, January

9, 2016Time: TBAWhere: TBANotes: Senior,

Ambassador, and adult volunteers are needed for Smart Cookie U. Contact Maya Miller at [email protected] or 225-364-3259 to learn ways to help!

Like Lemonades on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LemonadesCookie

Like ABC Bakers on Facebook at www.facebook.com/abcbakers

Taste success with aBC BakersWe’re excited to announce that ABC Bakers is our new baker partner this cookie season! The oldest and most experienced Girl Scout Cookie baker, ABC has been supporting girls and volunteers in this great American tradition since 1936. Expect the same great taste and quality, plus some exciting new cookies and a wealth of resources to empower girls and volunteers in the Cookie Program. Take a look at www.abcsmartcookies.com

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Archdiocese of New Orleans

Catholic Committee on girl scoutingTROOP The committee is under the direction of the CYO/Youth &

Young Adult Ministry Office of the archdiocese. Its main purpose and function is to oversee the Catholic religious

recognition program for Girl Scouts in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Important 2016 dates provided by the committee are: a fall Informational and counselor training meeting (mandatory for all adult counselors - includes optional Safe Environment training) on October 10, 2015; a retreat for Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes on November 13-15, 2015 at Camp Abbey; a pilgrimage to a local Catholic shrine on December 5, 2015; a Court of Honor Book/Award review on March 20, 2016; a spring pre-ceremony meeting which is mandatory for all adult counselors on April 4, 2016; and an Awards Recognition Ceremony on April 17, 2016 at St. Louis Cathedral.

Interested adults should confirm attendance by emailing [email protected] or calling Cecilia Matherne in the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry office at 504-227-3221. Questions may be directed to John Smestad, Jr., CYO Director, at 504-227-3223 (direct line.)

audubon Zoo Badge ClinicsOpen to girls, grades K - 12

TROOP Have a wild time exploring the Zoo, meeting animals up-close, and working on your Girl Scout requirements. Girl Scouts can work toward Petals or Badges. Come with a

parent or bring your entire troop. Designed specifically for Girl Scouts, these workshops are sure to be an adventure! Badges not provided by Audubon Zoo.

Registration Instructions: Contact the Scout Programs Coordinator at 504-212-5357 or [email protected] or visit its website at www.auduboninstitute.org/education/programs/scout-programs for more information.

audubon Zoo Camp out Open to girls, grades 2 – 12

TROOP The Girl Scout Overnight program was designed especially with Girl Scout advancement in mind. Individual Girl Scout units are invited to camp overnight while learning about

animals. All Girl Scout leaders, parents, Girl Scouts, and siblings are invited to join in the fun with our Girl Scout Overnight program. The activities include animal encounters, exploring biofacts, snack and a night hike, a hot breakfast and a morning hike through the zoo.

When: Designated Friday or Saturday nights available in the fall or spring.

Where: Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LAFee: $35 per person includes security, an evening snack, and

breakfast the following morning.Capacity: Minimum 30/Maximum 70

Contact: Audubon Zoo at 504-861-5103 or [email protected] to request a reservation form which must be submitted with a $350 deposit in order to book your overnight. This program operates on a first come, first served basis. A coordinator will contact you to assist with date availability. Visit its website at www.auduboninstitute.org/education/programs/scout-programs for more information.

Baton Rouge DiocesanCatholic Committee on scouting

TROOP The Baton Rouge Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting (www.info.ccosbr.net) is a committee affiliated with the Diocese of Baton Rouge serving both Girl Scouts and Boy

Scouts. Dedicated to promoting service to God at each level of Girl Scouting, it is affiliated with the National Catholic Committee on Girl Scouts and Camp Fire (www.nccgscf.org) and the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (www.nfcym.org). There are five different awards a Catholic Girl Scout can earn throughout her years in Girl Scouts.

Each year the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting holds several events to promote Catholic Scouting. Quarterly meetings will be held October 28, 2015; January 20, 2016; April 20, 2016; July 20, 2016; at Our Lady of Mercy (OLOM) office conference room at 6:30 p.m. On October 18, 2015 and February 14, 2016 there will be Emblem Counselor Training from 1 - 5 p.m. On October 18, 2015 there will also be a Rosary Patch Program (Sorrowful Mysteries) from 1- 3 p.m. On April 17, 2016 there will be a Bible Patch Program from 2 - 3 p.m. and the Awards Ceremony with mass is set for August 28, 2016 (church 1-3 p.m., reception 3-4 p.m.)

For more information please contact committee secretary Barbara Sicard at 225-769-7781 or [email protected] or visit their website at www.info. ccosbr.net


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BasF Kids' Lab WorkshopsOpen to girls, ages 6-12 and their families

TROOP Explore the wonders of chemistry in these hands-on science workshops sponsored by BASF and offered at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum on the second and fourth weekends

of every month! Each 45-minute, instructor-led workshop offers safe, fun, and engaging chemical experiments such as Chemistry is Bananas, Playful Polymers, The Rainbow Connection, The “pHun” Factor, A Hair-Raising Experiment, Energy Loves Produce, Hold Everything, and Happy Hands. The goal of this program is to foster science literacy and promote a greater appreciation for and interest in the dynamic world of chemistry. All participants will receive a lab apron, safety glasses, a certificate of participation, and a backpack filled with additional takeaway items. In order to provide assistance with this learning experience, one adult participant is required for every four child participants. Please check in at the sign-in table at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled workshop in order to confirm your reservation and guarantee space for your group.

When: Second and fourth weekends of each monthSaturdays at 11 a.m.,1 p.m. and 3 p.m.Sundays at 1:30 and 3 p.m.Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South,

Baton Rouge, LA 70802Fee: Free with museum admission. Group rates are available. Visit

www.lasm.org for more information.Capacity: No minimum for participation in Kids’ Lab; 30 maximum

per session, including adults. Groups of less than 25 may share lab space with other visitors.

Registration Instructions: Email [email protected] or call 225.344.5272, ext. 132, for all group or individual reservations. Participants may also register on a first come, first served basis on the day of each workshop. Visit www.lasm.org for additional details.

Be Well Nutrition presents

smart snackingOpen to girls, ages 11 – 17

TROOP Growing girls are hungry girls. With so many snacks available, it can be tricky to determine which snack is the healthiest and most satisfying. This 45-60 minute presentation teaches

girls what to look for when choosing snacks and how to read a nutrition label. After a quick presentation, the girls practice what they’ve learned in an activity involving some tasty healthy treats! This program pairs well with another event focusing on fitness or nutrition.

When: After school or on weekendsWhere: Greater New Orleans area, although if there are 3+ groups of

20+ kids, she will travel to you within our council jurisdiction.Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 50 participantsRegistration Deadline: 4 weeks before desired presentation dateContact: Kelsey Chan-Chin; Community Outreach Intern for Be Well

Nutrition at email: [email protected]: Variety of healthy snacks will be provided!

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Baton rouge Zoo safari NightOpen to girls, grades 2 - 12

TROOP What goes on at the Zoo at night? Safari Night guests get to find out! Safari Night programs are available Friday and Saturday evenings, year-round. Monkeys chatter, wolves

howl, and tigers roar as your Safari Guide leads your group on walking tours of different parts of the Baton Rouge Zoo. You’ll learn all about the zoo’s animals through hands-on activities and animal encounters. All participants receive a Safari Night T-shirt. Enjoy all-day zoo admission immediately following your Safari Night. A variety of themes is available; call the zoo to receive further information.

Where: BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70811

Fee: $30 per person includes dinner and breakfast. A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your date. The Zoo accepts Visa and MasterCard.

Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 30 Contact: Call the Zoo Education Department at 225-775-3877,

option 2.Notes: Bring your sleeping bag and pillow. Sleeping accommodations

are in the Zoo‘s climate-controlled education building with two restrooms.

Domino's Pizza Field TripOpen to girls, grades K – 12

TROOP Tour a New Orleans or Northshore Domino’s Store and learn how to make a pizza! The tours can be adapted to include additional information to help achieve badges. During the

field trip girls will learn the history of Domino’s Pizza, talk about safety rules, learn the importance of washing your hands, see what happens with an order after it is placed, and participate in making their own pizza! Each girl will receive a small 1-topping pizza they made themselves, a Junior Pizza Maker Certificate, and a Domino’s Pizza goodie bag including a Domino’s Pizza Patch! Tours begin before the store opens at 9 a.m. and they last about an hour depending on how many people participate.

Fee: $2 per girl. There’s also a deluxe package for $5 per girl which includes the pizza, goody bag, and certificate, as well as a juice box and a lava cake.

Registration Instructions: Contact Stephanie Siegwald at [email protected] or 504-521-6296 to set up your Domino’s Pizza Field Trip at a store near you. This applies to the New Orleans Metro and Northshore area. Similar programs may be available in other areas; call your local store to find out details.


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It's great to Be a girl!Open to girls, ages 9 – 12, and a trusted adult * Sensitive Issues: In order to be contemporary and responsive to girls’ needs and interests, some Girl Scout activities focus on subjects that may be considered sensitive. These subjects include, but are not limited to advocacy projects, work with religious groups, or anything that could yield a political/social debate. Please review the following information so that you are informed of the program content being presented to your daughter.

TROOP So much happens to a young girl’s body during puberty both emotionally and physically. Learning how their bodies grow, what changes to expect, and how to take care of themselves

are valuable lessons for preteens. This seminar, for girls ages 9-12, includes an informal open discussion on self-esteem, self-care, puberty and communication. A brief and simple introduction to the opposite sex is covered. A parent or trusted adult should accompany each preteen. It will be important to continue discussions at home on these topics as each girl will have their own unique situation, story and culture.

When: Call for scheduled dates and timesWhere: East Jefferson General Hospital, Esplanade 2 Conference

Center, 4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006Fee: $20 per personRegistration Instructions: Call Health Finder at 504-456-5000

or Amy Luke at 504-503-4870 or [email protected] for more information.

East Jefferson General Hospitalsafe sitterOpen to girls, ages 11 – 14

TROOP Safe Sitter is a national medically accurate child care course developed for boys and girls, ages 11 to 14. Taught by registered nurses certified in the Safe Sitter curriculum, the

program teaches safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. At the conclusion of the of the two-day course, participants receive a program completion card. Bring a bag lunch and money for a soft drink, as well as a sweater since it tends to be cold in the classroom. An afternoon snack is provided. Cell phones are turned off during class.

When: Scheduled at various times.Where: East Jefferson General Hospital, Prenatal Classroom – 4th

Floor, 4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006Fee: $80 per personRegistration Instructions: Call Health Finder at 504-456-5000

or Amy Luke at 504-503-4870 or [email protected] for more information.

gIsT (girls In sTEm at Tulane)Open to girls, grades 5 – 8

TROOP Tulane University’s GIST Program provides fifth through eighth grade girls with the opportunity to meet and work with women role models in science, technology, engineering, and

mathematics (STEM) fields. Workshops developed and offered by faculty and student teams encourage and empower girls to inquire, investigate, and discover in a positive environment. Their goal is to open the doors wide and welcome young students to careers in STEM fields by encouraging creative thinking, promoting self-esteem, and increasing awareness of the opportunities that await them.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2015Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.Fee: $10. Please do not mail checks until formally accepted. Lunch,

snacks, and a t-shirt will be provided. Participants will visit three different labs where they will do workshops in STEM fields. Need-based scholarships available.

Registration Instructions: You can find out more about this program and register online at http://gist.tulane.edu. Space is limited so apply today.

Contact: Email [email protected] for more information.

Heart N Hands, Inc.

LoVE Your Heart by Living a Heart Healthy LifestyleOpen to girls, ages 10 – 17

TROOP Learn what it takes to maintain a healthy heart and lifestyle! This heart healthy workshop will teach girls how to incorporate heart healthy activities and lifestyle habits into

their daily lives. You’ll learn why Heart Disease is the No. 1 killer of women, risk factors, family history, and the importance of living a healthy life excluding smoking, drinking, and drugs. Each participant will receive heart related educational information about heart disease prevention.

When: Call to schedule your one hour session.Fee: FreeCapacity: Minimum 8/maximum 30 girls per workshopRegistration Instructions: Contact Essence Banks at essence@

heartnhands.org for all group or individual registrations to reserve your spot today.

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LoVE Your Heart Cooking ChallengeOpen to girls, ages 10 – 17

TROOP Learn how to eat to live and what it takes to maintain a healthy heart! This heart healthy cooking demonstration featuring a local, New Orleans chef or nutritionist will offer girls a chance

to experiment with a healthy recipe and learn from the best. Participants will learn how to prepare heart healthy recipes by substituting salt/sodium and sugar for natural spices and food label instruction. Each participant will receive a cooking sample and heart healthy recipe cards.

When: Call to schedule your one hour session.Fee: $8 per person which includes cooking demonstration samples

and heart healthy recipe cards.Capacity: Minimum 10/maximum 25 girls per workshopRegistration Instructions: Contact Essence Banks at essence@


Heart N Hands, Inc.

LoVE Your Heart Fitness ChallengeOpen to girls, ages 10 – 17

TROOP In this interactive fitness session, girls will learn how to exercise their hearts by participating in a 3-hour heart fitness challenge which includes a variety of exercise techniques (i.e.,

yoga, zumba, hula hoop contests, jump rope, etc). Each participant will receive a team T-shirt and a special giveaway from Heart N Hands.

When: Call to schedule your 2 – 3 hour session.Fee: $10 per person which includes a T-shirt and special fitness

giveaway from Heart N HandsCapacity: Minimum 10/maximum 40 girls per workshop.Registration Instructions: Contact Essence Banks at essence@


Note: Heart healthy snacks can be provided at an additional fee.

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation

"save our Lake, save our Coast" Open to girls, grades K – 12

TROOP Come visit the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation at our lighthouse on Lakeshore Drive and earn the LPBF badge! Girls will tour the lighthouse museum and explore the history of the

New Canal Lighthouse while learning about its five women keepers of the light. Learn about the Lake Pontchartrain watershed and water quality of the lake through hands-on activities and water sampling. Discover the importance of saving our coast by creating a bead bracelet that represents our multiple lines of defense against hurricanes and storms.

When: Call to schedule.Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or

1 – 3 p.m. Where: New Canal

Lighthouse, 8001 Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans, LA

Fee: $3 for children 6-12 years old, $5 for children over 12 (group rate).Capacity: Maximum 80Registration Instructions: Call Joann Haydel with LPBF Education/

Outreach at 504-836-2238.


girl scout Ceremonies and Celebrations Open to girls, grades K – 12

TROOP Honor your troop’s Girl Scouting milestones or just come together in a beautiful setting to celebrate! Longue Vue has lovely garden rooms and historic indoor spaces for available

for special events. Work with our special events staff to create a celebration as unique as your scouts! Catering options are available.

When: Daily, dependent upon availabilityWhere: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New

Orleans, LA 70124Fee: Venue, rental, and catering fees applyCapacity: Minimum 10, maximum variesContact: Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@longuevue.

com for more information and to check availability. Visit www.longuevue.com to fill out a booking request form.

Notes: Badges are not included. A Longue Vue patch is available at The Shop at Longue Vue for purchase.


Herb Container Workshop Open to girls, grades K – 12

TROOP Pot up an herb container in this workshop created for all levels of Girl Scouts! Girl Scouts will visit their culinary herb maze, pot up an herb container with three different herbs,

learn how to take care of your container, and learn how herbs are used in cooking. Prior to the workshop, troops are encouraged to have a “recipe swap,” and then come to Longue Vue to learn how to grow, harvest, and cook with herbs.

When: Call to schedule. Workshops are a 1 ½ hour program.Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New

Orleans, LA 70124Fee: $15 per girl, $4 per adult (free to 2 troop leaders/adults). Capacity: Minimum 10 /Maximum 25 (girls per workshop)Registration: Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@

longuevue.com.Notes: A Longue Vue patch is available at The Shop at Longue Vue

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Louisiana Art and Science Museum

Engineering Day Open to girls, grades K – 12, and their families

TROOP Enjoy a day of entertaining, educational discovery at the Art and Science Museum as Girl Scouts participate in “hands-on, minds on” activities and dynamic demonstrations designed

to make learning about engineering meaningful and relevant. Opportunities will abound for applying the concepts of the engineering process with interdisciplinary connections in math, science, technology, design, and the arts. This exciting event will also provide Girl Scouts with insight into STEM careers related to engineering, construction, and design. Located in downtown Baton Rouge on the banks of the Mississippi River, LASM houses a 171-seat planetarium with a 60-foot-diameter dome along with museum galleries including Science Station, Discovery Depot, Solar System, Ancient Egypt, and Art Exhibitions. Be sure to meet their 2,300-year-old mummy during your visit!

When: Date TBD, Spring 2016 Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South,

Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Registration Instructions: Troops planning to attend as a group

of 15 or more can contact Reservations Coordinator Jessica Correll at [email protected] for group rates/reservations. Otherwise, no reservation or registration is needed to attend; pay admission at the door and enjoy the event.

Notes: Visit www.lasm.org for updates.


Engineer It Workshops Open to girls, ages 6 - 12

TROOP These weekend family workshops focus on concepts used in engineering and design. Hands-on activities are presented by the Louisiana Art and Science Museum in conjunction

with professional engineering volunteers and students. Concepts introduce the disciplines of engineering and design professions such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, architecture, and other applicable areas of study. Participation is on a first come, first served basis.

When: Visit www.lasm.org for updates. Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South,

Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: Free with museum admission. Group rates are available. Visit

www.lasm.org for more information. Capacity: No minimum; maximum 15 childrenContact: Sheree Westerhaus at 225-344-5272, ext. 124, or

[email protected].


miss Trudy's Traveling Trunk show Open to girls in grades K - 2 and their families

TROOP Sing, dance, and share stories with Miss Trudy in this entertaining, interactive program that explores the art and science of the seasons. Meet special puppet friends,

Sheldon the Sheepdog and Frederick the Mouse, and discover the amazing surprises that can always be found in Miss Trudy’s Trunk! Enjoy a different show each season, and then visit the museum’s hands-on galleries, especially Discovery Depot, for crafts and creative play. Siblings of all ages are welcome.

When: Every Saturday Time: 11 a.m.Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South,

Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: Free with museum admission. Group rates are available. Visit

www.lasm.org for more information.


National astronomy Day Open to girls, grades K – 12, and their families

TROOP Join the Louisiana Art and Science Museum in a celebration of the fascinating science of astronomy. The Irene W. Pennington Planetarium will host a variety of

special astronomy related activities, exhibits, special planetarium shows, and films. Learn about the importance of dark skies, recent NASA discoveries, and careers in astronomy.

When: Date TBD, Spring 2016. Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South,

Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Registration Instructions: Troops planning to attend as a group of

15 or more can contact Reservations Coordinator Jessica Correll at [email protected] for group rates/reservations. Otherwise, no reservation or registration is needed to attend; pay admission at the door and enjoy the event.

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Viewing & Doing artOpen to girls, ages 6 - 12

TROOP This is a hands-on art activity you make and take home with you! The activity changes each month, ranging from paper-making to sculpture and drawing portraits. Be prepared to

get a little messy, and also don’t forget to view the current art exhibitions for some added creative inspiration. One guardian per two children is required.

When: First Saturday of every month.Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sign in at 9:45 a.m. Where: Louisiana Art & Science

Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Fee: Free with museum admission. Group rates are available. Visit www.lasm.org for more information.

Capacity: No minimum for participation; maximum 24

Registration Instructions for groups: Group workshops are only held when a group is registered no less than 10 days in advance. To register, email [email protected]. Group workshops are held from 1-2:30 p.m.

Registration for individuals: Participants may register on a first come, first served basis on the day of each workshop, with sign-in beginning at 9:45 a.m. Visit www.lasm.org for additional details.

Louisiana operation LifesaverOpen to girls, grades K – 12, and adults

TROOP Louisiana Operation Lifesaver is a continuing public safety education program established to end collisions, deaths and injuries at places where roadways cross train tracks, and on

railroad rights-of-way. This program gives the basics of do’s and don’ts around railroad crossing and tracks, explaining why trains cannot stop quickly, etc.

When: After school or on weekendsWhere: They will travel to your troop gathering.Fee: Free Capacity: Minimum 2/Maximum 75-200 Contact: Claude D. Maher, Executive Director, at 225-921-8381 or

[email protected] or Jim Bellmyer at [email protected].

Louisiana Universities marine ConsortiumOpen to girls, grades K – 12

TROOP Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is a marine research and educational facility located in the DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie, Louisiana. This location,

situated within the estuarine wetland complex of the Mississippi River delta plain between the Atchafalaya and Mississippi Rivers, provides ready access to the most productive estuaries in the United States. LUMCON offers a wide range of marine science-related educational activities for students of all ages. Field trip participants are offered an array of activities designed to allow students to explore and gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of Louisiana’s coastal environments. Each activity could be arranged to meet some proficiency award requirements about the environment or water. Troop leaders are encouraged to work with the educators in advance to plan the best possible experience for their Girl Scouts.

Where: Directions to LUMCON in Cocodrie are available at www.lumcon.edu/information/directions/asp. Mailing address is 8124 Highway 56, Chauvin, LA 70344

Fee: Call for fees associated with activities.Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 participants.Contact: Murt Conover at 985-851-2860 for program information

and availability.Notes: Not all activities are suited very age group.

mardi gras WorldOpen to girls, grades K – 12

TROOP You’ve seen the parades, now see how they are made! Take a tour of their prop shop and float den

where the Kern Studio artists are working year round. The hour-long tour includes a film about Mardi Gras history, costumes, and King Cake. Not only are they the most unique attraction in New Orleans, their tour qualifies Girl Scouts for a History of Mardi Gras patch!

When: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.Where: Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, on the

Riverfront, New Orleans, LAFee: $7.50 per person, which includes King Cake.Capacity: Maximum 30 per tour.Registration Instructions: Call 504-361-7821 to book your tour

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meme's Beads & ThingsOpen to girls, grades K – 12

TROOP Girls are introduced to the world of gemstones and pearls. You will make a piece of jewelry and earn a certificate towards your jewelry badge. Play Bead Bingo with prizes.

When: By appointment only.Where: Meme’s Beads & Things, 106 Gause Blvd. West, Ste. A5,

Slidell, LAFee: $10 per personCapacity: Minimum 16/Maximum 20 participantsRegistration Instructions: Contact Michelle Roy or Shirley Hudson

at 985-643-5700 for reservations, one week in advance.Notes: Cupcakes and drinks can be provided at an additional fee.

microsoft's Computer Expert Brownie Badge WorkshopOpen to girls, grades 2-3

TROOP In this class Girl Scout Brownies learn: to paint or draw with an art program; to use web-based search engines (like Bing) to find out some cool facts; to take an “online trip” or journey

to learn and experience something new; to communicate/make connections via methods like instant messaging, wall posts or email; to use the computer for everyday needs and wants, like playing games or creating playlists.

When: Dates and times are available to be scheduled at the troop’s convenience.

Where: The Microsoft Store, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002

Fee: FreeCapacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 15 children.Registration Instructions: Contact Kristie Sanders at krsande@

microsoft.com to discuss schedule.Notes: Participants must be accompanied by parent or troop leader.

The Computer Expert badge is available for purchase in the council shops.

microsoft's Entertainment TechnologyJunior Badge WorkshopOpen to girls, grades 4-5

TROOP In this class Girl Scout Juniors learn: basic skills and techniques of the entertainment industry, including broadcast television, music and video; hands-on creation of

a personalized ringtone.



Fee: FreeCapacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 15 children.Registration Instructions: Contact Kristie Sanders at krsande@

microsoft.com to discuss schedule.Notes: Participants must be accompanied by parent or troop leader.

The Entertainment Technology badge is available for purchase in the council shops.

microsoft's Digital PhotographerJunior Badge WorkshopOpen to girls, grades 4-5

TROOP In this class Girl Scout Juniors learn: basic skills and techniques of photography, design, and composition; hands-on creation of a digital album project and a stage show.



Fee: FreeCapacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 15 children.Registration Instructions: Contact Kristie Sanders

at [email protected] to discuss schedule.Notes: Participants must be accompanied by parent or troop leader.

The Digital Photographer badge is available for purchase in the council shops.

microsoft's Digital movie maker Cadette Badge WorkshopOpen to girls, grades 6 - 8

TROOP In this class Girl Scouts Cadettes learn: basic skills and techniques of movie making, composition, and cinema-tography; hands-on creation of their very own filming project.




at [email protected] to discuss schedule.Notes: Participants must be accompanied by parent

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microsoft's Netiquette Cadette Badge WorkshopOpen to girls, grades 6 - 8

TROOP In this class Girl Scout Cadettes learn: basic skills and techniques for online communications and hands-on practices to cultivate effective written communication.




at [email protected] to discuss schedule.Notes: Participants must be accompanied by parent

or troop leader. The Netiquette badge is available for purchase in the council shops.

New Heights Therapy Center Open to girls, ages 13+, and adult volunteers

TROOP Located in Folsom, LA, New Heights Therapy Center provides therapeutic riding to help people with physical, cognitive, and

emotional disabilities achieve an improved quality of life. They are in need of program volunteers to work hands on with riders and horses as well as specially trained volunteers to supervise riders, horses, and other volunteers, special events volunteers, and volunteers to help with facility improvement. They also provide a work to ride program for volunteers, age 13 and up, who will learn horse and barn management.

When: Therapy sessions are typically after school and on Saturdays.

Where: New Heights Therapy Center, 16191 Louisiana 40, Folsom, LA 70437

Registration Instructions: Complete the Center’s Volunteer Registration packet, which includes application, various agreements, liability and release forms.

Contact: Stephen Engro at [email protected] or 985-796-4600 or Meridith Buswell at [email protected] or 985-796-3677 for more information.

Northlake Nature CenterOpen to girls, grades 2 – 12

TROOP Located on 400 acres of ancient pines and hardwood forest, bounded on the west by Bayou Castine, crossed by a marsh and active beaver pond – teaming with native animal and

plant life – the Northlake Nature Center is St. Tammany’s “Secret Garden” with endless possibilities for all girls! You can: adopt a trail to maintain throughout the year; adopt the wildflower garden to maintain throughout the year; adopt the front entrance garden to maintain throughout the year; adopt the herb garden to maintain throughout the year; plant potted tree seedlings throughout the community; plant tree seedlings in late January and early February; campaign to collect recyclable large round Weber grill lids for tree stones; make tree identification stones to mark the trails; assist with children’s nature art activity tents at “Wild Things” in mid October; assist with children’s nature art activity tents at “Three Rivers Art Festival” in mid November; prepare a campfire and host the marshmallow melt for the “Moonlight Hike and Marshmallow Melt” event(s) in Fall and Spring on full moon evenings.

Where: Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Hwy. 190 East, Mandeville, LA 70448

Contact: Rue McNeill, Executive Director, Northlake Nature, at 985-626-1238 or [email protected] to coordinate desired dates and times.

ogden museum of southern artOpen to girls, grades K – 12

TROOP See the South! From 19th century Impressionistic landscapes to the works of self-taught artist Clementine Hunter to Contemporary Abstract Art, the Ogden Museum of

Southern Art invites Girl Scouts to take a special tour of the museum followed by an art activity inspired by works in the collection. Tours and activity can also be tailored to meet many proficiency award requirements.

When: Check the museum’s website at www.ogdenmuseum.org for hours of operation.

Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130

Fee: $5 per Girl Scout (includes tour and activity); two adults per troop admitted free; $8 for each additional adult.

Contact: Ellen Balkin, Education Coordinator at 504-539-9608 or [email protected] to schedule a time.

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Premier Lanes Entertainment CenterOpen to girls, grades K - 12

TROOP Premier Lanes Entertainment Center offers upscale bowling in a family center with security, restaurant, VIP area for special parties, events, birthdays, as well as a 65-game arcade with the latest in bumper cars and the only laser maze in LA. An adjacent movie theater has recently opened. Premier Lanes offers bowling and arcade packages for Girl Scouts, qualifying them for the Bowling fun patch offered in the council shop.

When: Weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or weekends before 2 p.m. Where: Premier Lanes Entertainment Center,

1414 N. Airline Highway, Gonzales, LA 70737

Fee: The Girl Scout bowling package starts at $6.50 per person, and may increase based on activities/food selection.

Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 125Registration Instructions: Contact the

Premier Lanes sales and event office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 225-621-2695. Their website is www.premierlanes.net.

steamboat NaTCHEZOpen to girls, grades K to 12, and their families

TROOP All aboard the Steamboat Natchez for a tour which earns you the River Heritage Patch! The tour of the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi lasts about 20 minutes, and the

remainder of the cruise enables girls to enjoy the historical and port narration, the riverbank scenery, and jazz trio. Before each cruise is a steam calliope concert, which is an instrument used to draw people to the city from the outlying farms before radio, TV and internet. It’s just a step back in time.

When: The two-hour cruises run seven days a week, at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Girl Scouts may arrange to come any day.

Where: Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River, French Quarter, New Orleans, LA 70130

Fee: Call for Girl Scout participant rate. Capacity: 3 Girl Scouts/No maximum Registration Instructions: Advance ticket purchasing will

enable their staff to provide a guided tour of the boat and a River Heritage Patch for each Girl Scout. Reservations are recommended seven days in advance.

Contact: Call 504-561-1401 or 800-233-2628.

West Baton Rouge Museum

20th annual sugar FestOpen to girls, grades K – 12, and their families

TROOP The West Baton Rouge Museum invites the public to celebrate the 20th Annual Sugar Fest, a family fun day to celebrate the sugar cane harvest with wagon rides, cane grinding, syrup making, 19th century crafts, sweets contest, and live Louisiana music performances. Celebrating 20 Sweet Years!

When: Sunday, October 4, 2015 Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Where: West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Avenue, Port

Allen LA 70767Fee: Free admissionRegistration Instructions: No registration required. For more

information, visit www.westbatonrougemuseum.com

YAYA Inc.

Young aspirations, Young artistsOpen to girls, ages 13+

TROOP YAYA is a non-profit arts community and teaching design studio dedicated to the artistic, professional, and personal development of creative young people in New Orleans. Each participant may receive a finished artistic product per workshop.

When: Tuesdays to Fridays, from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday events are by appointment only.

Where: 338 Baronne St., Third Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112Fee: Family day events range from $25-$35 per family depending on

the workshop.Capacity: Maximum 25 per workshopRegistration Instructions: Email [email protected] or Monica Tyran,

Studio Coordinator at [email protected]: Parking is available by parking meters or lots. Snacks provisions

vary depending on the length of workshops and number of participants.

Council Headquarters841 S. Clearview ParkwayNew Orleans, LA 70121504-355-5879 direct504-733-8219 [email protected]

COUNCIL SHOPS

Gift Cards for purchase at both Council Shop

locations.Like us on Facebook at

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Regional Service Center545 Colonial DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70806225-364-3251 direct225-927-8402 [email protected]

SHOP HOURS Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The council shops will be open the first Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the months of September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April and May.


Girl Scouts Louisiana East Corporate Headquarters [email protected] www.gsle.org Regional Service Center 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121-3119 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (504) 733-8220 (800) 644-7571 F (504) 733-8219 (225) 927-8946 (800) 644-7571 F (225) 927-8402

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GSLE Program Event Registration Form

Event registration is now available online at www.gsle.org/ebiz under Activities Tab. Or you may register using this form - PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF FORM, AND INCLUDE REGISTRATION FEE.

** For processing purposes this form should be legible and easy to read.** Return to the Regional Service Center address to the ATTN: Business Services, via email, fax, or mail.

REMINDER: It is the responsibility of leaders and transportation adults to assure they have parent permission slips/ troop outing forms completed and on hand for each girl participating in events. Registration is for: q Troop/Group q Adult q *Individual Girl (complete individual girl information below) Event Code (mandatory): __________________ Event Name ____________________________________________ Event Date __________

Program Age Level (please check): qDaisy qBrownie qJunior qCadette qSenior qAmbassador

Service Unit # ______________ Troop # ______________ Parish __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Email __________________________________________________ Troop Leader’s or Parent/Guardian’s Name (please print clearly) Address_________________________________________________________ City _______________________________ ZIP____________ Phone # (h) (______) _____________________ (w) (______) _______________________ (c) (______) ______________________

Cost per Girl $ __________Cost per Adult $ __________

Total Amount Enclosed $___________________

Payment in FULL is required for form to be processed. Send payment amount for only event listed on form. Payment Information (please check): q CHECK (payable to Girl Scouts Louisiana East)

qMC qVISA qDiscover qAMEX

Name on Card _______________________________________________________ Account # _______/________/________/________ Exp. Date _____/_____ CVC ______

Cardholder Signature _____________________________________________________

The following MUST BE COMPLETED and SIGNED by the PARENT/GUARDIAN LISTED ABOVE for any girl requesting to attend an event or activity as AN INDIVIDUAL.

For girls attending with a troop/group – troop adults are responsible for obtaining parent permission and health information for participating members unless requested otherwise in the event details. Girl’s Name: ________________________________________________________ List any health conditions that event coordinator should be aware of or would limit girl’s participation in activities:

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List current medications: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Allergies to medication, food, insects, etc. _________________________________________________________________________________

Physician or Clinic: __________________________________________________________ Phone (_____) ___________________________

Person to notify in case of emergency, if parents cannot be reached:

Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Phone (_____) ____________________________

Address _______________________________________________________ City _________________________ State _____ Zip _________

I give permission for my daughter to participate in the activity listed at the top of this event form, including transportation, if provided, to and from the program site.

I hereby give Girl Scouts Louisiana East, the right and permission, without compensation to use photographs/videos of my daughter and her name for publicity and public relations purposes. I give permission for my daughter, _____________________________________ , to receive emergency medical treatment if necessary.

______________________________________________ _____________________________ Signature of parent / guardian Date

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KEY: AI/AN - American Indian/Alaskan Native A – Asian

B/AA – Black or African American H/PI – Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

H/O - Hispanic, Other W - White

Please use the KEY to mark appropriate box for each.


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Run for their future, run for your health. Girl Scouts Louisiana East is proud to host the 4th Annual GSLE Thin Mint Sprint 5K and 1 mile Daisy Dash fun run. These races will encourage a holistic approach to healthy living by encouraging girls and their families to lead more active lives, make smarter food choices, and build self-‐confidence. The non-‐competitive race is open to both runners and walkers. Thin Mint Sprint 5K and 1 mile Daisy Dash Saturday, April 9, 2016

Tammany Trace – Koop Drive Trailhead 8:00 AM Packet pickup and on-‐site registration opens 9:00 AM Welcome & opening ceremony 9:10 AM Daisy Dash begins! 9:30 AM Thin Mint Sprint begins! 9:30 AM Post Race celebration until 11:00 AM Location Both races will start at the Tammany Trace – Koop Drive Trailhead. The trailhead is located near the intersection of I-‐12 and HWY 59 in Mandeville, LA. Festivities will take place at the Caboose Kids Connection Playground. Girl Scout Perks Current Girl Scouts will receive a patch if they register for either race by March 31, 2016. Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-‐up Saturday, April 9, 2016 8:00-‐9:00 AM

T-‐Shirts Custom style t-‐shirts will be given to racers registered on or before March 31. Racers registering after March 31 can purchase a t-‐shirt at the race for $10 while supplies last.

ENTRY FEES:

Daisy Dash 1 mile Fun Run Code: DD6301 $10 Pre-‐register by March 7, 2016 $15 Pre-‐register after March 7, 2016 $35 Register day of race, April 9, 2016

Thin Mint Sprint 5K Code: TM6301 $20 Pre-‐register by March 7, 2016 $25 Pre-‐register after March 7, 2016

$35 Register day of race, April 9, 2016

Register: Postal mail: GSLE Thin Mint Sprint Attn: Kari Volz 545 Colonial Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Fax: 225-‐927-‐8402 Email: [email protected] More information: 4th Annual Thin Mint Sprint


EACH PARTICIPANT MUST HAVE A SEPARATE FORM! Please select your race: oThin Mint Sprint 5K (TM6301) o1 Mile Daisy Dash (DD6301) Last Name _____________________________ First Name ______________________ Date of Birth____________ Girl Scout: Yes No Troop # ___________ Phone number (________) _________________________ Street Address ________________________________ City _____________________ State ______ ZIP___________ E-mail Address ____________________________________ Shirt size: YS YM YL AS AM AL AXL XXL 3XL Emergency Contact Name ___________________________ Emergency Contact Phone _______________________ Entry Fees: Daisy Dash 1 mile Fun Run

o $10 Pre-register by March 7, 2016

o $15 Pre-register after March 7, 2016

o $35 Register day of race, April 9, 2016

Coupon Code: _______________________

Thin Mint Sprint 5K

o $20 Pre-register by March 7, 2016

o $25 Pre-register after March 7, 2016

o $35 Register day of race, April 9, 2016

Payment Information:

o CHECK (payable to Girl Scouts Louisiana East) o MC o Visa o Discover o AMEX

Name on Card ____________________________________________ Exp. Date ______/_______

Signature of Cardholder_____________________________________

Credit card Number ____________/____________/____________/___________ CVC ______

Acknowledgement & Waiver of Risk I know that running a race is a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in the event, including, but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, animals, and headsets are not allowed in the race and I will abide by this guideline. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, or anyone else who may claim on my behalf, waive and release Girl Scouts Louisiana East, and any event sponsors, their representatives and successors, from all claim of liability, for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind of nature whatsoever arising out of, on in course of, my participating in this event, whether caused by negligence or fault. This release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind of nature whatsoever, foreseen and unforeseen, known and unknown. The undersigned further grants full permission to sponsors or agents authorized by them to use photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any record of this event for any purpose. Minors only accepted with a parent or guardian’s signature. Parent Signature (participant under 18 years of age) ____________________________________ Signature _____________________________________ Date_________________

(waiver must be signed to participate)


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in Acadia Plantation o� Percy Brown Road

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Watch our camp video online!

Horseback riding Arena or Trails

FishingGardening Petting Zoo

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@

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Take a tour of our float den, watch the artists at work — make your very own Mardi Gras-style mask —

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Girl Scouts Louisiana East serves the parishes of Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana. It is funded by voluntary philanthropic contributions, the cookie and fall product sales, fees for services, and the United Way in selected parishes.

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