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Featured Items
For
Girl Scout Juniors and Teens
Girl Scout Quilt Program at Historic Liberia
Saturday, February 21 at 12:00 PM
Historic Liberia Plantation, Manassas, VA
Girl Scouts will learn basic quilting skills, materials, and patterns used
through the centuries. Girls will also get the opportunity to make a
finished "mug rug" craft! $18/girl. Adults free.
For more information or to register visit www.manassasmuseum.org or call
703-257-8453.
For Girl Scout Juniors
In Fabergé's Workshop
Saturday, February 28 at 10:00 AM or 2:30 PM
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Washington, DC
Explore Hillwood's opulent jewelry and fanciful
objects including objects created by imperial Russia's legendary jeweler,
Peter Carl Fabergé. Girl Scouts will also get to
create their own Fabergé-inspired gold box!
To register call 202-243-3915 or email landersen@hillwoodmuseum.org.
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Multiple Levels
For
Girl Scouts of All Ages
Forever Green: Girl Scout Community Action Project
Application Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2009
Do YOU want more ways to impact our environment and go green?? GSCNC has been chosen as one of 10 pilot councils
across the nation to implement the Forever Green Community Action Project
where troops will advocate for greener schools and community areas. Because
this is a pilot year and only 10-15 troops will be able to participate,
interested troops need to submit an application describing their proposed
project.
For more information, including the application form, please visit: www.gscnc.org/communityactionproject.html.
For questions, please contact Kaitlin Hasseler,
Program Specialist, at khasseler@gscnc.org or 202-237-1670
ext. 238.
For Girl Scout Juniors and Teens
23rd Annual Jazz & Tap Festival
Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 PM
OR
Sunday, February 22 at 4:00 PM
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA
Feel the pulse of jazz, tap, and hip-hop dance at one of the most popular
dance events in the DC area! The Annual Jazz & Tap Festival showcases
more than half a dozen regional dance companies and the artistic
achievements of dancers and choreographers. Special Girl Scout pricing of
$12/person for groups of 10 or more.
For more information visit www.jazzandtapdancefestival.org.
For Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors
Open Houses of Faith Event
Sunday, March 8, from 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Trinity Presbyterian Church, Herndon, VA
Start off Girl Scout Week by exploring different faiths during an afternoon
event on Girl Scout Sunday.
Girls will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of some of the
faiths represented in our community through food, crafts and fun! Our area
is made up of people belonging to many faiths, but we often don't know much
about what those other faiths are and how they are different or similar to
our own. During this Open House, girls will get a basic introduction to
several religions and the role faith plays in Girl Scouting by creating
festive light displays, making jewelry and donning costumes while
participating in an interactive reading.
Cost is $5 per girl; girls who participate in this event will fulfill
requirements for the Open Houses of Faith patch program and will receive
their patches at the event.
During Girl Scout Week 2009, March 8-14, girls are encouraged to wear their
uniforms to their respective worship services.
For more information contact Mankaa Ngwa-Suh, program specialist at mngwasuh@gscnc.org or 202-237-1670
ext. 310.
Click here to register.
For Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes
An American Girl: Discover Your World!
Saturday, March 28 at 1:00 PM
GSCNC DC Office, Washington, DC
Troops are invited to the Council Office to view the movie "Kit
Kittredge: An American Girl!" They will also do interactive activities
about becoming a journalist (from a real reporter!), cultivating
friendships and a sense of community, avoiding judgment of others, and
overcoming hardships. $4/girl.
Click here to register.
For Girl Scouts of All Ages
FREE!
Sing-Along at Camp Winona - NEW DATE ADDED!
Sunday, March 29 at 1:00 PM
Camp Winona, Hughesville,
MD
Join Girl Scouts from around the Council at Camp Winona for an afternoon of
fun-filled singing! Come early or stay late to explore GSCNC's
newest camp. Bring a picnic to enjoy with your troop! This is a FREE
program. Registration is required.
Click here to register.
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Girl Scout Brownies
For
Girl Scout Brownies
Movers Try-It Program!
Saturday, February 28 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cub Run RECenter, Chantilly, VA
This program covers four requirements for Brownies to earn the Movers
Try-It. $4/girl. Adults free.
To register call 703-817-9407 or email Tammy.schwab@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Girl Scout Teens
For
Girl Scout Teens
Attend a Capital Currency Workshop!
Sunday, February 22, from 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Mt Zion UMC Church,
Mechanicsville, MD
With the current state of our economy, there's no better time to become
financially savvy! Consult with financial experts to complete many
requirements for Our Council's Own Capital Currency IP! The financial fun
is only $2/girl!
For questions, please contact Kaitlin Hasseler,
Program Specialist, at khasseler@gscnc.org or 202-237-1670
ext. 238.
Click here to register.
For Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors
En Garde! Fencing Workshop
Saturday,
March 14 at 1:30 PM
Fairfax Fencers, Chantilly, VA
Girl Scouts will learn a short history of fencing, go over the basic
positions and movements, and learn basic floor work/drills needed by both
the beginner and advanced fencers. Each girl will have the opportunity to
suit up and practice fencing. $20/girl.
Click here to register Seniors and Ambassadors.
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Photos Needed!
For
Girl Scouts of All Ages and Adult Volunteers
We're looking for a few good pictures of Girl Scouts!
Find out how you can be a part of the GSCNC 2010
Calendar! The deadline to submit photographs is Friday, March 20!
Click here for more information.
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Volunteer Opportunities
For
Girl Scout Teens
Service Hours - Teen Volunteers Needed!!
Are you wondering how to stay warm and busy during February??
Earn Silver Trefoil Council Service Hours by helping to organize folders
and do other administrative tasks for the Capital Currency and GrowStrong programs. Help is needed for a few hours
from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM weekdays at the DC office during the month of
February.
For more information contact Kaitlin Hasseler,
Program Specialist, at khasseler@gscnc.org.
For
Girl Scout Teens
Earn Hours on
weekends too!
If
you are in need of service hours, but can't come to the DC Office on a
weekday - let us know and we'll work with you! Some departments can use a
few weekend helpers, we just need to know you want to be here so we can be
too! For more information or to sign up, please contact the Information
Specialist, Tamara Vroom at tvroom@gscnc.org or 202-237-1670
ext. 297.
For
Adult Volunteers
Volunteers
Needed for Upcoming Conferences...
Looking for more ways to volunteer throughout the council??
The Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital is holding three conferences
this spring that are looking for adult and teen volunteers!
Help us to build leadership skills in teen girls from all over our council!
Be a mentor for these teens as they discover their potential, prepare for
college, and connect with sister Girl Scouts while participating in
engaging workshops and activities.
Interested in finding out more about each of the following conferences?
Contact Nadine Pottinga, School Break Program
Specialist, npottinga@gscnc.org for more
information.
Keys to Leadership Conference
March 14 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
George Mason University Fairfax Campus
Encuentro
April 6-8, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (no overnight)
Catholic University
Your Turn to Lead
May 16-17 from 1:00 PM - 8:00 AM (Shifts Available)
Howard University
For
Girl Scout Teens and Adult Volunteers
Volunteers Needed for Spring Break Camps
Interested in volunteering at a Spring Break Camp?
We need adult Unit Volunteers, Bus Chaperones/ Monitors and Teen Aides!
Contact Nadine Pottinga, npottinga@gscnc.org to find out
more!
March 23-27
Camp Masquerade - NW DC
HERstory - SE DC
April 6-9
It's a Girl's Life - Waldorf, MD
Camp Butterfly - Gaithersburg, MD
Camp Spring Adventure - Silver Spring, MD
Encuentro - Catholic University, Washington, DC
Spring Break Camp Diva - Silver Spring, MD
Spring Camp Winona (FF) - Camp Winona
April 6-10
Camp Primavera - Camp Crowell, Oakton, VA
Spring Break Wonderland - Cheltenham, MD
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Adults
For
Adult Volunteers
GSCNC Shop Information
Mobile
Shop schedule
The
2009 schedule is available at:
http://www.gscnc.org/shop.html
Please
call, fax or e-mail orders at least 5 days prior to stop to insure
fulfillment.
To place your orders for pick-up on Mobile Shop
Call: 800-523-7898, ext. 249 or 202-237-1670, ext. 249
Fax: 202-274-2161 or E-mail: gsshop@gscnc.org
Mini Shop schedule
The
2009 schedule is available at:
http://www.gscnc.org/shop.html
"Forever
Green" Community Action Project
Do
you work in the environmental field? Is going green one of your passions?
Are you interested in helping empower girls to green their schools?
Become an environmental mentor for our "Forever Green" Community
Action Project!
You can find more information about the project here: http://www.gscnc.org/communityactionproject.html
Sign up to be a mentor here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1K9CxKYSFIlFndWsswQBKw_3d_3d
If you have any questions, contact Kaitlin Hasseler,
Program Specialist, at khasseler@gscnc.org or 202-237-1670
ext. 238.
Program Aide
and Program Kit Training Volunteers
Have you worked at camp before and are interesting in sharing your
knowledge with teens??? Come help out at our Program Aide and Program Kit
training for teens.
We are looking for adult volunteers to lead a short training for teens who
are interested in working at day camp. Out Program Aide and Kit training is
an opportunity for teens to earn their Program Aide pin as well as learn
about leading songs, crafts, games and more at one of our many summer day
and evening camps.
We are offering two trainings (you can volunteer for one or both and do not
need to stay the entire time)...
Camp Winona-Hughesville, MD
February 6 to February 7 from 6:00 PM Friday - 12:00 PM Saturday
Camp Brighton Woods- Brookeville,
MD
February 27 to February 28 from 6:00 PM Friday - 12:00 PM Saturday
If you are interested in finding out more about the possibilities of
leading one of these trainings please contact Nadine Pottinga,
School Break Program Specialist, npottinga@gscnc.org.
Join the NEW Evening Archives Work Committee
First Meeting: Monday, February 9 at 6:30 PM
Girl Scout Council Office, Washington DC
Join the new Evening Archives Work Committee! This Committee will be very
hands-on with the GSCNC archives collection.
Volunteers will help process collections and make the archives more
user-friendly for the troops in our Council. Meetings will be the second
Monday of each month. Optional work sessions will be from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
and the business meeting from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. A light dinner will be
provided. If you are interested in joining, please contact Jessica Russell
at jrussell@gscnc.org or 202-237-1670
ext. 271.
Camp Trained
Adult Volunteers Needed
Saturday, March 21 to Sunday, March 22 (overnight)
Camp Winona, MD
Join us for a fun weekend at camp! You work with a Brownie or Junior troop
for their first camping experience.
Please
contact Barb Fraze for more information at trailtromper@aol.com.
Archery
Certification
Sunday, April 19 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 pm
OR Saturday, May 30 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Camp Potomac Woods, VA
Earn Level I Archery Certification through the National Alliance for the
Development of Archery (NADA). You'll be certified to lead archery
activities with your girls, as well as reserve the range and equipment
through GSCNC! $40/per person.
Click here to register.
If
you have any questions, please contact Celia Overby,
Camping Specialist, at coverby@gscnc.org or 202-237-1670
ext. 205.
Kayaking
Basics Training - New Date Added!
Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Lake Fairfax, Virginia
Our first class filled up fast! We've recently added another kayaking class
to help all those interested in this brand new training for leaders! Learn
the basics of kayaking so that you can take your troop or group out on the
water! This class will be led by CKAPCO (Canoe,
Kayak, and Paddle Co.) and will fulfill certified adult requirements of
Safety-Wise. $80/per person.
Click here to register.
If you have any questions, please contact Celia Overby
at 202-237-1670 ext. 205 or coverby@gscnc.org.
Canoe Basics Training
Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
OR Sunday, May 3, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Riley's Lockhouse, Maryland
Learn the basics of canoeing so that you can take your troop or group out
on the water! This class will be led by CKAPCO
(Canoe, Kayak, and Paddle Co.) and will fulfill certified adult
requirements of Safety-Wise. $60/per person.
Click here to register.
If you have any questions, please contact Celia Overby
at 202-237-1670 ext. 205 or coverby@gscnc.org.
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DISCLAIMER
e-Edition informs Girl Scouts and their leaders of
opportunities that have arisen after the deadlines of our various
publications. Many of these opportunities come from outside vendors and may
require council approval. GSCNC has not inspected
these programs or vendors and there are no GSCNC
representatives at these events. GSCNC-sponsored
programs that have low enrollment may also be listed. If you have questions
about any of the information, please communicate with the contact person
listed at the end of each item.
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