Upcoming Events
| 2012 | |
| January | February |
| March | April |
| May | June |
Black History Tour and Picnic (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Event #0439
In honor of our veterans and the African American History makers, we will visit the museum and later enjoy a picnic with our fellow Girl Scouts at Vernon Dahmer Park.
Who: All Ages
When: February 18, 2012
Where: African American Military Museum, Hattiesburg
Time: 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person, includes patch
Bring: Sack lunch and drink
Capacity: Minimum 25 / Maximum 50
Reg. Closes: February 10, 2012
Crack the Case ( j)
Event# 0458
Mischief is afoot! Come on out to Camp Iti-Kana where a mysterious adventure awaits! Explore the world of forensic science and crime scene investigation. Become an ACE detective and help solve the mystery. Look at fingerprints, footprints, trace fibers, and other mysterious clues. Examine the evidence and see if you can solve the mystery.
Who: Juniors
When: February 24-25, 2012
Where: Camp Iti Kana
Time: 5 p.m. Fri. – 5 p.m. Sat.
Cost: $25 per girl / $15 per adult
T-shirt is optional and must be pre-ordered — $12
Capacity: Minimum 40/ Maximum 80
Reg.Closes: February 10, 2012
Ooey Gooey Experiments (b)
Event #0498
Explore the wonders of science! You will make things that explode, pop, and ooze . You’ll discover invisible writing, making glob, creating a snowflake crystal and much more. You’ll even make edible mud pies to top it all off!
Who: Brownies
When: Feb. 25, 2012
Where: Camp Meridale
Time: 9 a.m.—noon
Cost: $9 per girl, includes a patch / Adults free to observe
Capacity: Minimum 10/ Maximum 60
Reg. Closes: January 10, 2012
Artists Retreat ( j)
Event #0470
Is something stirring in your imagination? Got that creative itch? Turn the artist in you loose and satisfy that craving to express yourself! We have lots of mini workshops to learn a few artistic skills and time for you to dabble in those projects that interest you most. We’ll also enjoy making new friends, exploring Camp Wahi in the winter and relaxing by the fire.
Who: Juniors
When: February 25-26, 2012
Where: Camp Wahi
Time: 7 p.m. Fr. — 4 p.m. Sat.
Cost: $25 per artist — girl or adult, includes patch / $10 per nonparticipating chaperones
Capacity: Minimum 25 participants / Maximum 50 people
Reg. Closes: February 10, 2012
P is for Purple (d)
Event # 0499
What is better than being “pinkalicious”? Being PURPLELICIOUS of course! Wear your prettiest purple attire and enjoy a fun day with your Girl Scout Daisy friends as we enjoy all things PURPLE and read the story Purplicious by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann. We will also make super cute purple crafts and enjoy purple cupcakes and punch!
Who: Daisies
When: February 25, 2012
Where: Camp Meridale
Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $9 per girl, includes a patch / Adults free to observe
Capacity: Minimum 10 / Maximum 50
Reg. Closes: January 10, 2012
Safari Slumber for Brownies (b)
Event #0536
The Jackson Zoo comes alive at night! Come see
the zoo as you have never seen it before. The
night will include an animal presentation, games
and activities, a look behind the scenes with a
zookeeper and a camp fire! Wake up the next
morning to a continental breakfast and a guided
walk around the zoo.
Who: Brownies
When: March 2-3, 2012
Where: Jackson Zoo
Time: 7 p.m. Fri. – 9 a.m. Sat.
Cost: $32 per girl / $15 per adult
Capacity: Min. 15 girls/ Max. 45 girls and
adults
Reg. Closes: February 6, 2012
The Bling is The Thing (c/s/a)
Event #0538
Discover your inner artist and learn how to express
yourself by making your own jewelry! Create
something to catch people’s eyes-for yourself,
or to give as a gift. Projects include a choice of a
necklace or bracelet and a pair of earrings.
Who: Cadettes, Seniors &
Ambassadors
Where: Village Beads, 398 Hwy. 51,
Ridgeland, MS
When: Session H: March 2, 2012
Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $22 per person, includes a
patch
Capacity: 15 girls per session
Reg. Closes: February 15, 2012
Outdoor Girls (d/b)
Event #0472
The great outdoors is calling! Are you ready? Join
us for a fun exploration of nature at Camp Wahi
and learn a few of the skills you need to enjoy the
great outdoors. We’ll play games, make a nature
craft, learn to dress for the weather and enjoy a
scavenger hunt. Bring your friends and come on
out for a fun day! If you like, you may pack a lunch
and hang out at camp in the afternoon. Plan your
own activities for the afternoon, we have another
event starting after lunch.
Who: Daisies & Brownies
When: March 3, 2012
Where: Camp Wahi
Time: 9:30 a.m.— noon
Cost: $7 per girl, includes patch and
snack
Capacity: Minimum 20 / Maximum 80
Reg. Closes: February 20, 2012
Nature Challenge ( j/c)
Event #0473
The great outdoors is calling! Join us for this naturethemed,
team-building scavenger hunt in the
great outdoors. We’ll match you up with a team of
6-10 girls. Each team will receive a clue collection
bag containing instructions and supplies. Then
you’ll embark on a scavenger hunt in the wide
open spaces. You’ll need creativity, teamwork and
comfortable walking shoes as you work together to
complete challenges and win points for your team.
At the conclusion of the hunt, teams will present
their findings and collect awards.
Who: Juniors & Cadettes
When: March 3, 2012
Where: Camp Wahi
Time: 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
Cost: $7 per girl, includes patch and
snack
Capacity: Minimum 20 / Maximum 80
Reg. Closes: February 20, 2012
Fishin’ & Canoein’
Event #0444
Come along, all of you who enjoy water activities.
We will have expert fishermen to teach you how
to bait a hook and fish. Afterwards, you can go
canoeing down the Okatoma River.
Who: Cadettes, Seniors &
Ambassadors
When: March 10, 2012
Where: Okatoma Canoe, Seminary
Time: 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Capacity: Minimum 30/ Maximum 100
Reg. closes: February 29, 2012
Camp Meridale Clean-up Crew ( j/c/s/a)
Event #0446
Grab your work gloves, dress to get dirty and come
on out to help us make camp sparkle and shine.
Help us get Camp Meridale ready for the spring and
summer events. Earn the Girl Scout Clean Up Day
Patch as you sort supplies, rake leaves, prepare the
kitchen and units, and dust off all of the props that
help create the “Meridale Magic!” An adult must
accompany all girls.
Who: Girls 4th grade and older.
Families welcome.
When: March 17, 2012
Where: Camp Meridale
Time: 9 – 9:30 Check-in and project
assignments
9:30-12:30 Camp
beautification projects
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch
Cost: Free, includes a patch and
lunch
Camp Iti-Kana Clean-up Crew ( j/c/s/a)
Event #0539
Grab your work gloves, dress to get dirty and come
on out to help us make camp sparkle and shine.
Help us get Camp Iti-Kana ready for the spring and
summer events. Earn the Girl Scout Clean Up Day
Patch as you sort supplies, rake leaves, prepare
the kitchen and units, and dust off all of the props
that help create the “Iti-Kana Magic!” An adult must
accompany all girls.
Who: Girls 4th grade and older.
Families welcome.
When: March 17, 2012
Where: Camp Iti-Kana
Time: 9 – 9:30 Check-in and
project assignments
9:30-12:30 Camp
beautification projects
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch
Cost: Free, includes a patch and lunch
Camp Wahi Clean-up Crew ( j/c/s/a)
Event #0540
Grab your work gloves, dress to get dirty and come
on out to help us make camp sparkle and shine.
Help us get Camp Wahi ready for the spring and
summer events. Earn the Girl Scout Clean Up Day
Patch as you sort supplies, rake leaves, prepare
the kitchen and units, and dust off all of the props
that help create the “Wahi Magic!” An adult must
accompany all girls.
Who: Girls 4th grade and older.
Families welcome.
When: March 17, 2012
Where: Camp Wahi
Time: 9 – 9:30 Check-in and project
assignments
9:30-12:30 Camp
beautification projects
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch
Cost: Free includes a patch and lunch
Hot & Cool Science (c)
Event #0442
Don’t let boys have all the fun! Did you know that
science, math and engineering are as much a
part of your daily life as the air you breathe? Think
about it! Sirens in the night? A lesson in decibels.
Cell phones beeping? Modern technology as
daily distraction. A line of smog or a fresh ocean
breeze? A reminder of Earth’s atmosphere, and
how countries halfway around the world are our
next-door neighbor when it comes to air. Give your
science smarts a stretch as you become a leader
who cares for the earth.
Who: Cadettes
When: March 17, 2012
Where: Gulfport area
Time: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Cost: $12 per girl, includes BreatheJourney Book
Bring: Sack lunch & a drink
Capacity: 100 girls
Reg. Close: March 1, 2012
Mom and Barbie Campout (d/b/j)
Event: #0505
Hey Girls, bring your mom to camp to help us
celebrate Barbie’s birthday! Join us in several fun
activities including dressing up in your favorite
Barbie costume during our fashion show. You will
get an opportunity to make your own accessories.
Who: Daisies, Brownies , Juniors &
Mom (or favorite female over
age 18)
When: March 23-24, 2012
Where: Camp iti Kana
Time: 5 p.m. Fri. —5 p.m. Sat.
Cost: $25 per person
Capacity: Minimum 50/Maximum 120
Reg. Closes: March 2, 2012
Safari Slumber for Juniors ( j)
Event #0584
The Jackson Zoo comes alive at night! Come see
the zoo as you have never seen it before. The
night will include an animal presentation, games
and activities, a look behind the scenes with a
zookeeper and a camp fire! Wake up the next
morning to a continental breakfast and a guided
walk around the zoo.
Who: Juniors
When: March 23, 2012
Where: Jackson Zoo
Time: 7 p.m. Fri. – 9 a.m. Sat.
Cost: $32 girl / $15 adult, includes a
patch for girls
Capacity: Min. 15 girls/ Max. 45 girls and
adults
Reg. Closes: February 24, 2012
Uniquely Me!
Event #0443
Girls face increasing pressures everyday to
conform to the “ideal” image of beauty and to “fit
in.” We are inviting you to Camp Meridale to inspire
girls to develop a sense of individualism, leadership
and self-confidence. Earn a patch, make friends
and have fun while you develop ways to raise selfesteem.
Who: Cadettes
When: March 24, 2012
Where: Camp Meridale
Time: 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
Cost: $10 (optional t-shirt $12)
Bring: Towel & sack lunch w/ drink
Reg. Closes: March 10, 2012
Bridging into the Next 100 Years
Come help us bridge into the New Year by walking across either the Pass Christian & Bay St. Louis Bridge or the Biloxi Ocean Springs Bridge. You choose which bridge, the event is happening in both places. Bring your lawn chairs and a sack lunch be prepared to have a great time
WHO- All Girl Scouts and Families
WHEN- Saturday, March 24, 2012
WHERE- Pass Christian & Bay St. Louis Bridge or Biloxi & Ocean Springs Bridge
Time- 10:00AM-1:00PM
Cost- $2.00 per person/Troop Leaders FREE
Deadline to register- Friday, March 16th
For more information contact our Gulfport Office at 228.864.7215 or click here.
Daisy Day at the Zoo (d)
Event #0537
Join other Daisy Girl Scouts for a day of animal
encounters and activities at the Jackson Zoo.
Activities include an art activity, animal encounters,
and a tour of the zoo. You’ll have lots of fun and get
a peek behind the “zoo scenes.” Troops can tour
the zoo and have lunch on their own.
Who: Daisies
When: March 31, 2011
Where: Jackson Zoo
Time: 10a.m.
Cost: TBA
Capacity: TBA
Reg. Closes: March 1, 2012
Art to Wear Try-It (b)
Event #0541 and
Yarn and Fabric Arts Badge Workshop ( j)
Event #0542
Discover your hidden talents as we explore several
fabric arts such as knots, stitches, macramé,
crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery, batik and
fabric dyeing. Learn different ways to use textiles,
fibers and yarns in artistic ways. Your friends will be
amazed at your new skills!
Who: Brownies and Juniors
When: March 31, 2012
Where: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Gulf Coast
Time: 1 p.m.—3 p.m.
Cost: $10/Scout ~ $5/parent &
siblings ~ troop leaders free
Capacity: Max. 20 girls per workshop
Reg. Closes: March 16, 2012
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Shake Your Groove Thang ( j/c)
Event #0535
Enjoy learning exciting dance routines taught
by the members of Island School of Performing
Arts. Learn the newest moves and steps from the
dancers themselves. Experience fun routines and
games!
Who: Juniors & Cadettes
When: TBA – Spring 2012
Where: Island School of Performing
Arts, Gulfport
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $16, includes workshop &
patch
Optional t-shirt — $12.00
Capacity: Minimum 50/ Maximum 75
April 2012
Campsites to Megabytes – 100th
Anniversary Event
Event #0450
Celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting with a day
jam-packed full of fun and excitement! The
event will include a live on-stage presentation
of Girl Scouting through the decades as well as
performances by special entertainers. Before
and after the performances, explore the 100’s of
booths and displays with hands-on fun at every
station. We’ll have a little bit of everything that
makes your Girl Scout experience special and a
whole lot fun that will make this event one for your
scrapbooks! Bring your camera and your SWAPS.
You don’t want to miss this! The day will be filled
with fun and games representing 100 years of Girl
Scout History! Vendors will be on hand to provide
lunch and snacks for an additional fee. Troops,
individuals and service units are invited to host
hands-on booths or activities and to participate in
the stage production. Help us make this the best
celebration ever! More info coming this fall.
Who: All Age Girl Scouts & Families
When: April 14, 2012
Where: Clyde Muse Center, Hinds
College Rankin Campus
Time: TBA – day event
Cost: $2 per person pre-registered
/ $5 per person after March
15, 2012
Optional t-shirt $12 /
Optional Patch $2 -
Orders for shirts and
patches must be received by
March 15, 2012
Pre -Registration Ends: March 15, 2012
Gold Award Gala Luncheon (s/a)
Event #0451
Join us at this very special luncheon as we honor
girls receiving the highest award in Girl Scouting –
the Girl Scout Gold Award. Gold Award Honorees
will receive their pins and be recognized individually
along with their parents and troop leader. Each
girl will have an opportunity to speak about the
highlights of their project as we showcase photos of
their work on the big screen. B ring your cameras.
The memories of this celebration will last a lifetime!
Who: Girl Scout Gold Award Girls,
Families & Friends
When: April 21, 2012
Where: Hattiesburg
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Gold Award Girls – no charge
/ all others $20 per person
Reg. Closes: April 10, 2012
Eco Explorers Try-It (b)
Event # 0548 and
Eco Action Badge Workshop ( j)
Event # 0549
“Eco” is short for ecology. Ecology is the study
of how plants and animals live together in the
environment. You will explore nature and learn
eco-action. Eco-action helps people, animals and
plants, air, soil and water stay healthy. Today we will
learn really cool things about our environment.
Who: Brownies and Juniors
When: April 21, 2012
Where: Lynn Meadows Discovery
Center
Time: 1 p.m. —3 p.m.
Cost: $10/Scout~$5/parent &
siblings ~ troop leaders free
Stay and play in the museum
for an additional $3.
Capacity: Max. 20 girls per workshop
Reg. Closes: April 13, 2012
Butterfly Ball
Event #0452
Join us for a magical evening at the beautiful
Butterfly Ball. Put on your favorite party dress and
prepare for a night of special fun as you swirl and
twirl across the dance floor with your partner –
just like a butterfly! Bring out your favorite person
(18 or older/ male or female) and dance the night
away with them. A photographer will be on duty to
capture your magical evening.
Who: All Ages of Girl Scouts and an
Adult Chaperone
Where: Westside Community Center,
Gulfport
When: April 21, 2012
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: $30 per couple, includes
refreshments and patch
Capacity: 200 (100 couples)
Reg. Close: April 10, 2012
Cookin’ For A Cause
Event #0543
Come learn how to prepare a wonderful meal at
Viking Cooking School and then use your skills to
cook for residents at the Ronald McDonald House.
The menu will be roasted chicken, garlic mashed
potatoes, and green beans.
Who: All Registered Seniors and
Ambassadors
When: April 21, 2011
Where: Viking Cooking School,
Jackson
Time: Session A: 10 a.m. – Noon
Session B: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $53 per girl, includes a patch
Reg. Closes: April 10, 2011
Think Green, Live Green, Love Green
Event #0448
Join us for an Earth Day celebration at your
favorite camp. We’ll learn and sample ways to love
the planet through interactive and educational
activities and games. *Participants need to bring a
sack lunch and drink.
Who: All Ages
When: Saturday, April 21, 2011
Where: Session A: Camp Meridale
Session B: Camp Wahi
Session C: Camp Iti-Kana
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $10 per girl, includes a patch
Capacity: Min. 25/Max. 125 girls
Reg.Closes: April 10, 2012
Not Just Samoas
Event #0544
Let your imagination run wild as you turn ordinary
sugar cookies into edible art! Watch as these
cookies transform from the simple to the sublimeright
before your eyes.
Who: Juniors
When: April 28, 2012
Where: Viking Cooking School,
Jackson
Times: Session A: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Session B: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $35 per girl, includes a patch
Reg. Closes: April 15, 2012
GS Day at the MS Children’s Museum
Event #0449
Join us for a day of discovery! The Mississippi Children’s Museum offers five galleries filled with interactive exhibits that bring out the imagination in children of all ages. The five galleries are: Literacy Gallery, World of Work Gallery, Cultural Arts Gallery, Health and Nutrition Gallery and the Mississippi Climbing Map Gallery.
Who: Daisies, Brownies & Juniors
When: April 28, 2012
Where: Mississippi Children’s Museum
Times: Session A: 10:00 a.m. –Noon; Session B: Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $6 per person
Capacity: 250 people per session
Reg. Closes: March 28, 2012
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Daisy Dill Pickle Day (d)
Event #0506
Dill pickles are the best — at least that’s what I think. Let’s learn the history of the dill pickle. After getting to know the dill pickle you will enjoy the dill pickle relay, and then create your own dill pickle friend and then sit back relax and enjoy your dill pickle.
Who: Daisy Girl Scouts
When: April 28, 2012
Where: Camp Iti Kana
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $7 per girl, includes patch
Bring: Sack lunch and a drink
Capacity: Minimum 20/ Maximum 60
Reg. Closes: April 13, 2012
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Get Movin’ Girls Dance Workshop (j/c/s/a)
Event #0507
Exercise is great for the body and dancing is a fun way to do that. Come spend the day at camp and learn cool line dances to help you keep your body in shape. After learning all the cool line dances, you can try out a round of Zumba and finish your day with the Move Your Body dance.
Who: Junior, Cadette,Senior, Ambassador
When: April 28, 2011
Where: Camp Iti-Kana
Time: 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Cost: $7 per girl , includes patch
Bring: Sack lunch and drink
Capacity: Minimum 25 / Maximum 75
Reg. Closes: April 15, 2012
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Makeover Madness (j/c/s/a)
Event #0466
Let’s get together and try out a new look for spring and summer. We’ll learn about skin care and makeup to keep you looking your best in the summer heat. Try out a new hairstyle and check out the new spring fashions. Learn what colors and styles look best on you and how to accessorize on a budget. We all deserve a little pampering, so we’ll give each other pedicures and manicures while we sip on fresh and fruity summer smoothies!
Who: Junior, Cadette,Senior, Ambassador
When: April 28, 2011
Where: Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation, Vicksburg
Time: 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 per girl — includes patch and snack
Bring: Sack lunch and drink
Capacity: Minimum 20 / Maximum 50
Reg. Closes: April 8, 2012
Gulf Island Water Park
Event #0453
SOAKN’ FUN for the whole family! End the year with a Splash at the water park!!!!
Who: All Ages of Girl Scout and Families
When: Saturday, May 5, 2012
Where: Gulf Island Water Park, Gulfport
Time: 10:00 a.mm—6:00 p.m.
Cost: TBA
Capacity: Unlimited
Reg. Closes: April 20, 2012
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Adventure Seekers- Outdoor Fun
Event # 0544
This event is for girls who want to learn camping skills. Join us for a day full of hands-on learning such as: knife safety, basic outdoor cooking, fire building, what to pack, trail signs, map reading and more. If you fancy yourself the next great explorer, this is a great way to start building those skills!
Who: Juniors
When: May 5, 2012
Where: Camp Wahi
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 per girl includes patch / $7 per adult
Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 80
Reg. Closes: April 25, 2012
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Camp VIP (Very Important Princess (d/b)
Event #0455
Be your favorite princess for a day! Come to Camp Meridale and we will transform you into the princess of your choice. You will decorate your own princess crown and then earn gems, for each activity you complete. Enjoy a special luncheon fit for a princess!
Who: Daisies & Brownies
When: May 5, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Camp Meridale
Cost: $14 per girl ,lunch and patch included / $6 per adult, lunch included
Reg. Closes: May 9, 2012
Blue Jack Ridge Kids Ranch (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Event #0454
Explore 7 acres of a labyrinth maze of twists, turns, and dead ends. Discover history on an old-style ranch with Native American artifacts and traditions, and enjoy the fun activities like hay rides and duck races.
Who: All Ages of Girl Scouts and Family
When: May 12, 2012
Where: Blue Jack Ridge Ranch, Poplarville
Time: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per person
Capacity: Minimum 75/ Maximum 150
Reg. Closes: May 1, 2012
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Friends are Fun Try-It (b) Event #0545
& Jeweler Badge Workshop (j) Event #0546
In Girl Scouts you learn how to make new friends. Making a friendship bracelet is a good gift to give to your friends. You can make design your own necklaces, pins, and bracelets using shells, beads and almost any materials you can find! This best part is, you will be making new friends at this fun workshop!
Who: Brownies and Juniors
When: May 12, 2012
Where: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Gulf Coast
Time: 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per Scout~$5 per parent and siblings~ troop leaders free
Stay and play in the museum for an additional $3.
Capacity: Maximum 20 girls per workshop.
Reg. Closes: May 4, 2012
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Painting With a Twist (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Event #0457
Join us for a fun day of art entertainment and create your own unique masterpiece! What you paint is up to you! Just in time for Mother’s Day. Easels, canvases, brushes and aprons will be provided.
Who: All Ages
When: May 12, 2012
Where: Painting With a Twist Studio-3401 North Hills St. Meridian, MS
Time: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 per person
Capacity: Maximum 80
Reg. Closes: May 4, 2012
Girlz Rule! Campout (b/j)
Event #0509
Grab your overnight bag and a sense of adventure as we set off on an action-packed weekend full of fun and friendship. This campout is planned especially for girls participating in the Girl Scouting in the School Day program. You’ll travel by bus with girls and adults from your school to Camp Iti-Kana where fun awaits. We’ll sing songs around a campfire, make s’mores, play games and make crafts while we have lots of fun with girls your age. You’ll make new friends and memories to last a lifetime.
Who: In-school Girl Scouts – Grades 2-5
When: May 18-19, 2012
How: Ask your school GS Leader for special instructions
Transportation: Buses provided to and from school or nearby site
Time: leave after school / return by 6:00 p.m. on Saturday
Where: Camp Iti-Kana, Wiggins, MS
Reg. Closes: May 1, 2012
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Brownielympics (b)
Event #0456
Calling all Brownies!!!! Come out and enjoy a fun day of Olympics (softball throw, soccer kick, basketball dribble, inner tube relay, 50-yard dash, run relay etc.) you are guaranteed to have fun!!!!
Who: Brownies
When: May 19, 2012
Where: Camp Wahi
Time: 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per girl, includes patch / T-shirt (optional) $12.00
Bring: Sack lunch & drink
Capacity: 80 girls
Reg. Closes: May 4, 2012
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Ready, Set, Grow . . . (b/j/c)
Event # 0508
Spring is in the air and it’s time to use that green thumb. Come learn how to plant a garden and take home your very own plant to grow.
Who: Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes
When: May 19, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: TBA – Laurel area
Cost: $10, includes a patch
Reg. Closes: May 9, 2012
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Girl Awards Celebrations (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Event # 0510
Join us for a special celebration reception! We will honor the outstanding young women in each region who have earned very special awards . Awards will be presented to girls who have earned the Bronze and Silver Awards this year. Local Gold Award recipients will also be recognized. (Gold Award recipients will receive their awards at a special luncheon on April 21, 2012) We will also be honoring girls who achieved the top awards in Product Sales and other special guests.
Who: Girls receiving recognition and their guests
When: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Where: 6 events – Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Jackson, Laurel & Brookhaven
Time: TBA
Cost: Free
Reg. Closes: May 5, 2012
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Girl Scout Fun Day at Lynn Meadows (b/j)
Event #0547
Come join the fun as you earn a Brownie Try-it or Junior Badge. Brownies earn Science in Action Try-it. Juniors earn Science Discovery badges.
Who: Brownies & Juniors
When: June 2, 2012
Where: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per girl / $5 per parent or sibling
Stay and play in the museum for an additional $3.
Capacity: 20 girls per workshop.
Reg. Close: May 15, 2012
Savannah, GA – Birthplace Bound! (c,s,a)
Trip #0500
Join us for a special tour of Savannah, Georgia – the home of Girl Scouting and our founder, Juliette Low. You’ll fly round-trip from Jackson to Savannah. You’ll visit the Birthplace – childhood home of Juliette Low and participate in a special program just for Girl Scouts, tour beautiful Savannah, participate in an historic scavenger hunt, go on a carriage ride, a ghost tour and try out some of Savannah’s famous seafood. Then you’ll visit Tybee Island light house and go on a boat tour to see dolphins and other aquatic animals. You’ll get to soak up sun and splash in the surf at Tybee Island Beach – all while making new friends and having loads of fun! All hotel accommodations, meals, admissions, travel, tours, patches and t-shirts included.
Who: Girls completing grade 6 & up by June 1, 2012
When: June 4 – 7, 2012
Where: Savannah, GA / roundtrip flight Jackson - Savannah
Cost: $1100 per girl
Registration & Payment Schedule: Registration and $100 deposit due Oct. 15, 2011. Then payments of $200 each due Nov.15; Jan. 15; Feb. 15; March 15; and April 15. Girls may sell nuts / cookies to help offset the cost of their trip.
Bring: You must wear a Girl Scout uniform to the Birthplace
Capacity: Minimum 10 / Maximum 20 girls
Girl Scouts Day at Geyser Falls (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Event #0460
Splish, Splash! Come out for a day of fun in the sun and enjoy bubbling fountains, water pools, water slides and more exciting rides!
Who: All Ages & Families
When: June 13, 2012
Where: Geyser Falls Philadelphia, Ms
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Reg. Closes: June 5, 2012
Girl Scout Sing-Along – Washington, D.C.
Trip #0501
A Girl Scout Sing-Along on the mall in Washington, D.C. is a Girl Scout Anniversary tradition. This event is generally attended by thousands of your fellow Girl Scouts. We certainly want Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi to be represented! A plan is in the works to send a bus full of girls from our council to the sing-along, scheduled for June 9, 2012. More information will be published in e-news as soon as it becomes available.
