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2012 Upcoming Events
JUNE
Nature Explorers (d)
Explore the Crosby Arboretum using your senses as you go on a “Wild Scavenger Hunt”. Learn more about plant and animal habitats as you play games such as “Web of Life”. Then create a sun print using natural objects as a memento of your visit. Troops may picnic on the grounds before or after program times.
Who: Daisies
When: June 2
Where: Crosby Arboretum, Picayune, MS
Time: 10 am – Noon
Cost: $7 per girl; Adults are free
Max: 20 per group
Reg. closes: May 18
Going On a Bug Hunt (b)
Beetles, and grasshoppers, and dragonflies, oh my! Grab a net and practice catching and identifying various types of insects. Arboretum staff will then assist you in mounting insects as a start for your very own “bug” collection. Troops may picnic before or after program times on the grounds as part of their visit.
Who: Brownies
When: June 2
Where: Crosby Arboretum, Picayune, MS
Time: 10 am – Noon
Cost: $7 per girl; Adults are free
Max: 20 per group
Reg. closes: May 18
Preserving Our Future (j)
Tour the Arboretum’s Herbarium and discover the history, identification, and preservation of regional plants. As a “junior naturalist” you will also have the opportunity to map and record your observations.
Who: Juniors
When: June 2
Where: Crosby Arboretum, Picayune, MS
Time: 1 – 3 pm.
Cost: $7 per girl; Adults are free
Max: 20 per group
Reg. closes: May 18
Tree Treasures (c)
Trees are a natural treasure, especially at the Arboretum. Create a human “Tree Factory” to identify the various parts and functions of a tree, as well as practice survival skills in “Every Tree for Itself.” Then hike along the pond trail and identify various trees using a “tree treasure map” filled with tree identification clues.
Who: Cadettes
When: June 2
Where: Crosby Arboretum, Picayune, MS
Time: 1 – 3 pm.
Cost: $7 per girl; Adults are free
Max: 20 per group
Reg. closes: May 18
Zumba Fun! (c)
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Come join the fun and learn a new dance exercise that will keep you and your friends moving!
Who: Cadettes
When: June 2
Where: The Club at St. Dominic’s, Jackson
Time: 10 – 11:30 am
Cost: $7 per girl
Min/Max: 10 / 20 girls
Reg. closes: May 18
Zoom, Zoom, Zumba! Dance! (j/c)
Kick off your summer vacation by learning to stay fit. Join the fun and learn several dance exercise that will help you to stay fit.
Who: Juniors and Cadettes
When: June 2
Where: Pass Road Elementary Gym
Time: 10 – 11:30 am
Cost: $5 per girl (patch includes)
Min/Max: 30 / 70 girls
Reg. Close: May 18
Girl Scouts Fun Day at Lynn Meadows (b/j)
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
Where: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Time: 1 –3 pm
Cost: $10 per girl/ $5 per parent or sibling. Stay and play in museum for an additional $3
Max: 20 girls per workshop
Reg. closes: May 15
Savannah, GA- Birthplace Bound! (c/s/a)
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. Visit the Birthplace – childhood home of Juliette Low – and participate in a special program just for Girl Scouts. Tour beautiful Savannah, participate in a historic scavenger hunt, go on a carriage ride and a ghost tour, and try out some of Savannah’s famous seafood. Then you’ll visit Tybee Island lighthouse 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-shirt are included.
Who: Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors
When: June 4–7
Where: Savannah, GA/ roundtrip flight Jackson - Savannah
Cost: $1100 per girl
Bring: You must wear a Girl Scout uniform to the Birthplace
Min/Max: 5 / 20 girls and adults combined. This trip has surpassed the minimum registration and has some spaces left.
Softball and Soccer Day (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Get your game face on and join us for fun and fitness on the field! Local athletes will be your coaches for the day. They will help you improve your skills and teach basic skills if you are new to the sport.
Who: All registered GS
When: Wednesday June 6
Where: Hansel King Sports Complex, Brookhaven, MS
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 am
Cost: $6 Includes drink, snack, and patch
Max: 50 girls
Reg. closes: May 30
Healthy Cookin! (b)
Learn how to create healthy snacks (and enjoy them too)! Thanks to talented chefs and creative thinking, cooking healthy is easier than ever. Girls will make smoothies from fresh fruit and learn how to prepare a healthy snack.
Who: Brownies
When: June 6
Where: Viking Cooking School
Time: 9 – 10 am
Cost: $35 girl, includes a patch
Max: 16 girls
Reg. closes: June 25
Fun Friday at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science! (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Come explore the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science! There will be games, investigations, crafts, and much more!
Who: All Registered Girl Scouts
When: June 8
Where: Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Time: 10 am – Noon
Cost: $4 per girl, $5 per adult
Max: 100 girls
Reg. closes: May 25
Cowgirl for the Day (b/j/c)
Spend the day playing with the horses! You’ll spend time at the barn learning how to get a horse ready to ride. Then enjoy a riding lesson and play some games on horseback. Bring a sack lunch, drinks and some snacks for the day and come Adults are not required to stay, but are welcome.
Who: All Brownie Girl Scouts & up
When: June 9
Where: Meridian
Time: 9 am – 2 pm
Cost: $45 per girl
Min/Max: 5 / 10 girls
Reg. closes: May 25
At the Kitchen Table with Daisies (d)
Come cook with us at The Kitchen Table. You will learn how to make 2 healthy dishes and take the recipes home to share with your family.
Who: Daisies
When: June 9
Where: The Kitchen Table
Time: 10 – 11:30 am
Cost: $22, includes a patch
Max: 20 girls
Reg. closes: May 25
Cheerleading! (d/b/j)
Come experience Cheerleading! Take a beginner course and learn the basics of being a cheerleader. We’ll start with basic tumbling and move on to stunting, jumps, and motions. Deep South Cheer's elite staff will teach some basics and a small routine to perform for parents at the end of the day!
Who: Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors
When: June 9
Where: Deep South Cheer, 210 Industrial Cove, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Cost: $30, includes lunch and patch
Min/Max: 20 girls / 50 girls
Reg. closes: May 25
Cookie Scavenger Hunt and Relay Race (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Join us for this yummy scavenger hunt! Bring a box or two of your leftover Girl Scout Cookies. We’ll have a scavenger hunt, play a few games and then have a relay race using cookie boxes for batons! This event will be the most fun you ever had with cookies!
Who: All Registered GS and families
Where: Bassfield Park
When: June 9
Time: 9 – 11 am
Cost: $3 per person + cookie box
Min: 50 people
Reg. closes: June 1
Girl Scouts Day at Geyser Falls (d/b/j/c/s/a)
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 and families
When: June 13
Where: Geyser Falls Philadelphia, MS
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Cost: $20 per person
Reg. closes: June 5
Backpack Challenge (b/j)
Are you tech savvy? Express yourself! Use your sense of fashion to create a functional design! Girls will use basic design and engineering skills to make a fashion statement as they design their own backpack.
Who: Brownies and Juniors
When: Thursday, June 14
Where: Meridian Girl Scout Office
Time: 11 am- 1:30 pm
Cost: $12, includes lunch
Max: 30 girls
Reg. closes: May 31
At the Kitchen Table with Brownies (b)
Come cook with us at The Kitchen Table. You will learn how to make 2 healthy dishes and then take the recipes home to share with your family.
Who: Brownies
When: June 16
Where: The Kitchen Table, Hattiesburg, MS
Time: 10 am – Noon
Cost: $27, includes a patch
Min/Max: 6 /12 girls
Reg. closes: May 31
Ropes Challenge Course (b/j)
The MGCCC Ropes Challenge Course is a series of supervised obstacle events that will challenge each girl physically, mentally and emotionally while promoting teamwork, problem solving and listening skills. The girl's ropes adventure will conclude with canoeing and kayaking on Mary Walker Bayou.
Who: Brownies and Juniors
When: June 16
Where: MGCCC- Jackson County Campus
Time: TBD
Cost: TBD
Min/Max: 15 / 30 girls
Reg. closes: June 1
Trail Ridin’ at Camp Session I & II (j/c/s/a)
Trail rides will begin with basic instructions and practice. The length of the trail ride will depend on the skill of the riders and how well they do during their basic instruction. The allowed time will include being fitted for helmets, assigning and saddling horses and basic instructions.
Who: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors
When: June 16
Where: Camp Iti Kana
Time: Session I - 9 – 11 am
Session II - 2 – 4 pm
Cost: $25 per girl, per session
Min/Max: 5 / 10 girls
Reg. closes: June 1
Paint Your Own Pottery! (d/b)
Just as Juliette Gordon Low painted her own china, you can paint your own pottery! Come create a work of art that you can take home.
Who: Daisies & Brownies
When: June 16
Where: Camp Wahi
Time: 2 – 4 pm
Cost: $10 per girl, includes a patch
Min/Max: 15 / 40 girls
Reg. closes: June 1
Media Scavenger Hunt (j)
Join us for a media scavenger hunt! What do images in the media say to us? Let’s talk about it! We’ll use magazines and see which team can find the most items on the list. Then we’ll examine the messages. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!!!
Who: Juniors
When: June 18
Where: Meridian Girl Scout Office
Time: 11 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: $10, includes lunch
Max: 30 girls
Reg. closes: June 11
Dance Camp (b/j/c/s/a)
Join us for Dance Camp with Ashley Ratcliff Jones a Dance Instructor with Fierce Studio. We’ll be shuffling, spinning, hopping and twirling our way toward a grand performance for parents at the end of the week. Classes will include Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop. Note: This is a 5-day event.
Who: Brownies and up
When: June 18 – 22
Where: Pretty Fierce Studio, 1717 45th Ave. Meridian
Time: 9 am – 3 pm daily
Cost: $60 (includes sessions and t-shirt)
Min/Max: 20 / 25 girls
Bring: Sack lunch, water bottle, and towel
Reg. closes: June 4
Girl Scout Super Science Saturday (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Spend the day exploring more than 150 interactive exhibits, watching an exciting IMAX film, Hands on Hall, My BodyWorks and Strange Matter. Please bring a sack lunch and plan to eat off site
Who: All registered GS and their families
When: June 23
Where: Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Mobile, AL
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Cost: $10.25 for exhibits only – includes Hands on Hall, My BodyWorks and Strange Matter
$5.50 for IMAX® admission – 1 show only – Tornado Alley
$14.75 for the combination ticket –- includes exhibits and 1 IMAX film choice
Min/Max: 75 / 150 girls
Reg. closes: June 7
Ridin’ and Cookin’ Out (j/c/s/a)
Enjoy a trail ride with a stop along the way to have a lunchtime cookout. We’ll be cooking hotdogs camp style over an open fire. The length of the trail ride will depend on the skill level of the riders and will be determined during their ride test. Price includes hotdogs, chips, s’mores and lemonade.
Who: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors
When: June 23
Where: Camp Iti Kana
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Cost: $40 per girl
Min/Max: 5 / 10 girls
Reg. closes: June 8
Paint It Your Way! (j/c)
Are you ready to get creative? Come with us to “Easely Amused” and paint your very own canvas! (No previous art experience required.) An instructor will guide you in creating your own masterpiece! You will learn how to paint on a canvas, and the canvas is yours to take home.
Who: Juniors & Cadettes
When: June, 23
Where: Easely Amused, Flowood
Time: 10 am - Noon
Cost: $20 per girl
Min / Max: 15 / 48 girls
Reg. closes: June 8
At the Kitchen Table with Juniors (j)
Come cook with us at The Kitchen Table. You’ll learn how to make three healthy dishes – an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert. Then take the recipes home to share with your family!
Who: Juniors and up
When: June 23
Where: The Kitchen Table, Hattiesburg, MS
Time: 10 am – Noon
Cost: $37, includes a patch
Min/Max: 6 / 10 girls
Reg. closes: June 8
Hattiesburg Zoo Education Class (d/b/j)
Why do frogs have slimy skin? Why to zebras have stripes? Get the answer to these questions and many more after a trip to the zoo!
Who: Daises, Brownies, and Juniors
When: June 23
Where: Hattiesburg Zoo, Hattiesburg MS
Time: 10 am - Noon
Cost: $15
Min/Max: 20 / 40 girls
Reg. closes: June 8
Brownie Survivor (d/b)
Welcome to Forbidden Island! Join us for a Survivor-themed game day, but no one is voted off at this friendly and fun team competition. You’ll use your brains and your imaginations, do some “yucky” stuff that you’ll love and make lots of noise. Some of the adventures you’ll encounter are a treasure hunt, worm eating contest (candy worms), a pirate invasion and a Hercules Challenge.
Who: Girls in grades 1-3 with their troop leaders or parents
When: June 23
Where: Camp Wahi, Brandon, MS
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Cost: $15 per girl / $5 per adult
Min/Max: 40 / 80 girls
Meals provided: lunch
Bring/Wear: comfortable clothing that can get wet/dirty, swimsuit, sturdy tennis shoes or sports sandals suitable for lots of walking on hilly, rocky terrain. You will also need a water bottle, towel, sunscreen, insect repellent and possibly a hat or sunglasses.
Cool Characters (d/b)
Are you a cool character? What do you do when no one is looking? People with good character do good things, even when their moms aren’t looking. Brush up on your character skills as we play games, make a craft and learn some cool tips to help guide decision-making.
Who: Daisies & Brownies
When: June 25
Where: Meridian Girl Scout office
Time: 11am to 1:30 pm
Cost: $10 includes lunch and patch
Max: 30 girls
Reg. closes: June 18
Girl Scouts Disco Skate Day (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Get out of the heat with wheels on your feet! Join us at Skate Odyssey for a fun disco skate day. We’ll be rollin’ along in the cool, cool rink with all of our Girl Scout friends.
Who: Registered Girl Scouts
When: June 26
Where: Skate Odyssey 3435 North Hills St. Meridian
Time: Noon- 3 pm
Cost: $9, includes admission and pizza
Min/Max: 20 / 50 girls
Reg. closes: July 3
Be a Star (j/c/s/a)
Learn what it takes to record a song! Come prepared in groups (no more than 10 per group) or by yourself. There are ONLY 8 singing slots available. You must sing a Christmas song! You can make it up or sing a traditional Christmas Carol! Experience recording the song live and then we will sell the song on itunes! The proceeds will go to the Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital! This is an event you won't want to miss!! No previous singing experience required. Studio t-Shirts Included.
Who: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
When: June 28
Where: Sonic Studio, Jackson area
Time: 10 am - Noon
Cost: $3, includes a patch
Min/Max: 10 / 20 girls
Reg. closes: June 14
Mall Madness Lock-In (b/j/c/s/a)
Wear your favorite pajamas and come to the biggest sleep over on the Coast. You’ll enjoy fun free activities at Girl Scout booths, face painting and other fun activities. Don’t forget to bring spending money for the rock wall and bungee jump.
Who: Brownies Girl Scouts and up
When: June, 29 – 30
Where: Edgewater Mall, Biloxi
Time: Check In 10 pm Friday / Check Out 7 am Saturday
Cost $15 per girl / Troop Leader and Co-Leader free (includes: patch, food, snacks, and drinks)
Reg. closes: June 9
Horse Rider Badge Workshop (j)
Work toward earning your Horse Rider Badge! Get some hands on experience with the camp horses, including everything from grooming and saddling to going for a ride. The experience of the riders will determine if more practice will be required to complete the badge requirements.
Who: Juniors
When: June 30
Where: Camp Iti Kana
Time: 9 am – 2 pm
Cost: $45 per girl
Min/Max: 5 / 10 girls
Reg. closes: June 15
JULY
Girl Scout “BOWL” of Fun (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Join us for a great big “bowl of fun!” GSGMS is taking over the bowling alley! You can learn to bowl or sharpen your skills – either way, you’ll have a “bowl of fun!”
Who: All registered Girl Scouts and families
When: July 7
Where: McComb Bowling Alley
Time: 1 - 3 pm
Cost: $11 per player, includes bowling, shoes, and patch
Reg. closes: June 22
Healthy Livin’ (b)
Participate in a hands-on experiment that mimics the digestive process as you learn how your body processes the food you eat.
Who: Brownies
When: July 10
Where: Mississippi Children’s Museum
Time: 10 am
Cost: $7 per girl and per adult
Max: 25 girls
Reg. closes: June 26
Amazing Summer Adventure (c/s/a)
This awesome event will take place at ADVENTURES UNLIMITED in Milton, FL. The girls who dare to join this adventure will spend the three days kayaking down Coldwater River and orienteering on Adventures Unlimited’s orienteering course. They will fly through the air over seven different ziplines.The girls will end their adventure with 4 miles of tubing down the river.The girls will stay in the Old Bunkhouse and enjoy the night full of campfires, star-gazing, and even a scavenger hunt. This is a just for girls trip.
When: July 10-12, 2012
Time: Leaving Hattiesburg office on July 10th at 7 am. Arrive back in Hattiesburg no later than 5 pm on July 12th.
Where: Departing from Hattiesburg to Milton, FL
Minimum: 18 girls
Maximum: 25 girls
Who: Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
Cost: $130
Reg. closes: June 4, 2012
Girl Scout Yoga (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Girls, bring your beach towel and learn relaxing yoga techniques. After the class, we’ll prepare healthy fruit smoothies.
Who: All Ages
When: July 11
Where: Meridian Girl Scout office
Time: 9:30 am - Noon
Cost: $5
Max: 30 girls
Reg. closes: July 5
Science in Action (j/c)
Explore the wonders of science! Did you know that science, math and engineering are as much a part of your daily life as the air you breathe? Join us for a morning of amazing experiments as you discover the science of how things work.
Who: Juniors and Cadettes
When: July 12
Where: Brookhaven, MS Recreation Department
Time: 9 - 11 am
Cost: $10, includes drink, snack, and patch
Capacity: 25
Reg. closes: June 29
Girl Scouts at the Cinema (d/b/j/c)
Let’s take a break from the sun and chill out while we watch Ice Age with some good friends! Take home an Ice Age activity packet full of fun ideas you can do with your friends this summer!
Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes
When: July 13
Where: Grand Theater, Hattiesburg, MS
Time: 10 am – Noon
Cost: $11 per person, includes a patch for girls
Min: 50 people
Reg. closes: June 29
Adventure Sports Day! (b/j)
Join us for an afternoon of healthy competition! Try your hand at archery, canoeing and hiking. We’ll also have an obstacle course set up to test your skills! Healthy snacks will be provided!
Who: Brownies, Juniors and their families
When: July 14
Where: Camp Iti Kana
Time: 9 am – Noon
Cost: $10 per person
Min/Max: 60 / 120 people
Reg. closes: June 29
Girl Scouts Summer Fun Day (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Join us for a fun day at the park. Test your skills at the softball throw, soccer dribble, kickball, inner tube relay, 200-yard dash, run relay, dunking booth, obstacle course, and team building.
Who: All ages & Families
When: July 14
Where: Golden Sports Complex, 12136 Prudie Circle, Gulfport, MS 39503
Time: Check In: 8 – 8:30 am / Check Out: 12:30 – 1 pm
Cost: $10 per person, includes patch, snack and drink
Max: 200
Reg. closes: June 29
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Paint Your Own Pottery! (j/c)
Just as Juliette Gordon Low painted her own china, you can paint your own pottery. Create a work of art that you can take home. Includes a patch.
Who: Juniors and Cadettes
When: Saturday, July 14
Where: Camp Wahi
Time: 2 – 4 pm
Cost: $10
Min/Max: 15 / 40 girls
Reg. closes: June 29
Hip Hop (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Learn how to dance Hip Hop with Carlos Stokes, one of the country's most distinguished choreographers! Carlos has won more choreography awards in Mississippi, than any other choreographer! Learn a fun and exciting Hip-Hop Dance to perform for parents at the end of the day.
Who: All ages
When: July 14
Where: Deep South Cheer, 210 Industrial Cove, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Cost: $30 per girl, includes lunch and patch
Min/Max: 10 / 50 girls
Reg. closes: June 29
Sweet Olive Boat Ride (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Join us as the "Sweet Olive" tour boat takes you on an hour and a half guided tour of the Mississippi River. Find out how the area was settled, Vicksburg's Civil War history, and fun-filled facts about the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers. The “Sweet Olive” is a Coast Guard-approved vessel with plenty of life jackets. The boat is enclosed with large panoramic windows that open. There is a bathroom onboard and soft drinks are available for purchase!
Who: All registered GS and families
When: July 14
Where: Mississippi River Tours, 1208 Levee Street, Vicksburg, MS
Time: 10 – 11:30 am
Cost: $13 per person
Min / Max: 30 / 49
Reg. closes: June 29
Amazing Outdoor Challenge (j/c/s/a)
Take the ultimate outdoor challenge at Camp Wahi’s first Amazing Outdoor Challenge. Demonstrate your skill and cunning as you try to outwit and outlast other teams in the ultimate outdoor game! You’ll be assigned a team color and create your own team name and cheer. Then battle head to head with other teams in your age group. Be prepared to run and jump and paddle and climb! You’ll get wet and dirty; you’ll play hard and laugh lots!
Who: Girls in grades 4 -10 with troop leaders or parents
When: July 14
Where: Camp Wahi, Brandon, MS
Time: 9 am – 7:30 pm
Cost: $20 per girl / $10 per adult
Min/Max: 60 / 100 girls
Meals provided: lunch and dinner
Bring/Wear: comfortable clothing that can get wet/dirty, swimsuit, sturdy tennis shoes or sports sandals suitable for lots of walking on hilly, rocky terrain. You will also need a water bottle, towel, sunscreen, insect repellent and possibly a hat or sunglasses.
Cheer Camp (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Go Team! Break out that team spirit and join us for a day filled with fun! Brookhaven High School Cheer Squad will teach you cheers, stunts, dance and spirit.
Who: All registered Girl Scouts
When: July 17
Where: Brookhaven, MS Recreation Department
Time: 9 - 11 am
Cost: $10 per girl, includes drink, snack and patch
Max: 40 girls
Reg. closes: June 29
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Make-it, Eat-it, Try-it (b/j)
Meet Meridian, MS author/librarian, T.R. Lankford. Troops will listen to her story Sweet Tea and learn how to make some of the wonderful foods showcased throughout the book. This fun day will show you how to prepare food to give you more energy to grow and play. We will be stirring and mixing up a storm! Visit www.trlankford.com to learn more about Sweet Tea.
Who: Brownies and Juniors
When: July 18
Where: Meridian GS Office
Time: 11 am- 1 pm
Cost: $30 per girl, includes Sweet Tea t-shirt, book and snacks
Max: 30 girls
Reg. closes: July 6
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Paintin’ Sisters (d/b/j/c)
Become an artist with Debbie Keene, owner of Paintin’ Sisters. Together, you will take a guided art class, and each girl will paint her own canvas to take home!
Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes
When: July 19
Where: Brookhaven, MS Recreation Department
Time: 9 –11 am Daisies and Brownies; 1 – 3 pm Juniors and Cadettes
Cost: $35 (includes canvas, paint, drink, snack, and patch)
Max: 25 per class
Reg. closes: July 5
Zumba Healthy Living Day (b/j)
Zumbaaaaa!! Let us boogie our way into shape! Enjoy a great way to get in shape, learn about healthy eating, and make a healthy snack with Zumba instructor Janie Howard and health educator Jessica Boozier.
Who: Brownies and Juniors
When: July 24
Where: Meridian Girl Scout office
Time: 11 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: $20 includes a light lunch
Min/Max: 15 / 20
Reg. closes: July 10
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Fitness Fun (b/j)
Bend and stretch, then reach for the stars! You will have more energy, sleep better, and feel great by adding fun exercises to your week! Wear socks, sneakers and comfortable clothing and get ready to sweat! Trained staff from Planet Fitness will teach you all about keeping your body healthy through exercise during this Saturday morning program. Warm up, stretch, and discover new ways to make exercise fun while taking care of your growing body!
Who: Brownies and Juniors
When: July 28
Where: Girl Scout Hut in Gulfport
Time: 10 am – Noon, and 1 – 3 pm
Cost: $10 per girl (includes patch, food, and drinks)
Min/Max: 10 / 20 girls per class
Reg. closes: July 19
Rock Goddess (d/b/j/c/s/a)
Explore the rockin’ world of geology at the Mississippi Petrified Forest! Take a walking tour on the shady paved trail among the ancient trees. Next, explore the Earth and Science Museum where you’ll view rocks, minerals, and fossils from around the world! You’ll also be able to mine for your very own gemstones at the Gem Mining Flume! Bring a picnic lunch and stay all day! For more information about the Petrified Forest go to www.mspetrifiedforest.com.
Who: All registered GS
When: July 21
Where: Mississippi Petrified Forrest- Flora, MS
Time: 9 am – 6 pm
Cost: $12 per person, includes admission to all exhibits, gem mining, and a patch.
Min/Max: 25 / 100 participants
Reg. closes: July 6
Paint It Your Way! (d/b)
Are you ready to get creative? Come with us to “Easely Amused” and paint your very own canvas! No previous art experience required. An instructor will guide you in creating your own masterpiece! You will learn how to paint on a canvas, and the canvas is yours to take home and keep.
Who: Daisies & Brownies
When: Saturday, July 28
Where: Easely Amused – Flowood, MS
Time: 10 am – Noon
Cost: $20 per girl, includes a patch
Min/Max: 15 / 48 girls
Reg. closes: July 13
Stargazer Weekend (c/s)
Come explore the night sky! We’ll begin our adventure at the Russell C. Davis Planetarium in Jackson and then travel to Camp Wahi to spend the night and enjoy an evening full of night activities and stargazing!
Who: Cadettes and Seniors
When: July 28 – 29
Where: The Russell C. Davis Planetarium/Camp Wahi
Time: Noon Saturday – Noon Sunday
Cost: TBD, includes Planetarium fee, dinner, breakfast and patch.
Min/Max: 15 / 30
Reg. closes: July 13
