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Award Seminar
We are offering sessions at each of our six Service Centers:
Binghamton Service Center
Wednesday, March 31
or Wednesday, April 21
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Cicero Service Center
Tuesday, March 30
or Monday, April 12
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Horseheads Service Center
Thursday, April 1
or Thursday, April 22
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
New Hartford Service Center
Tuesday, March 9
or Tuesday, April 6
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Phelps Service Center
Thursday, April 1 or Thursday, April 15
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Watertown Service Center
Wednesday, March 17 or Wednesday, April 7
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Open to Girl Scouts in grades 4–12
For Girl Scouts who are looking to earn their Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award: Come learn about the new requirements and start brainstorming ideas with the other girls. Advisors and parents are encouraged to attend. This training is not mandatory but is strongly recommended. The event is free of charge, but you must submit a Council Activity Registration Form. This form is also available at our Service Centers.
Participant Fee: free
Minimum # of participants: 10
Maximum # of participants: 40
Registration Deadline: one week before each session
Questions about this program? Please contact
Amahollywood Star!
7:00 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010 to 11:00 a.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010
Amahami Outdoor Center
Open to all Girl Scouts in grades 9–12
Be a Star! Enjoy a weekend with your friends and make your own recylced fashion, learn to cook from a culinary chef, take an etiquette class, walk the red carpet to attend a movie premiere, and engage in so much more fun!
Participant Fee: $20 per girl; $10 per adult
Minimum # of participants: 10 girls
Maximum # of participants: 30 girls
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2010
Questions about this program? Please contact Sara Snitchler, 607.724-6572 x108
Ice Skating
Friday, March 19 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Whitestown Recreation Center, 1 Championship Way, Whitestown, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades K–12
Join us for an evening of ice skating. Whether you're a pro or just learning, this event is for you! Come and have fun with your Girl Scout friends. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Girls will earn a fun patch.
Participant Fee: $7 per girl; $7 per adult if skating, free otherwise
Minimum # of participants: 25 girls
Maximum # of participants: 60 girls
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 5, 2010
Questions about this program? Please contact Karen Lubecki, 315-733-2391 x28
Dance Party
Saturday, March 27 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hdward A Hannah Recreation Center, 220 Memorial Parkway, Utica, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades K–12 and Adults
Dance the afternoon away with tunes from the 1960's through 2010. Participants will learn the Electric Slide, Macarena, and be challenged to a Limbo contest! Wear your poodle skirt or dance outfit! Feel free to bring a friend and introduce her to Girl Scouts.
Participant Fee: $4 per girl; adults free
Minimum # of participants: 25 girls
Maximum # of participants: 250 girls
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 12, 2010
Questions about this program? Please contact Karen Lubecki, 315-733-2391 x28
Don't Sweat It!
Tuesday, April 13 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
New Hartford Service Center, 5 Ellinwood Court, New Hartford, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades 6–10
Face it. Life isn't always easy. Three tests on Friday. A fight with your parents or best friend. Just one of those days! Join us as we discuss how to reduce and cope with stress while balancing those busy schedules.
Participant Fee: $8 per girl
Minimum # of participants: 10 girls
Maximum # of participants: 25 girls
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2010
Questions about this program? Please contact Karen Lubecki, 315-733-2391 x28
Babysitting Class
Tuesday, April 13 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and
Thursday, April 15 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Gouverneur Methodist Church, Gouverneur, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades 6–12
This is a babysitting class for girls age 11 and up. It is a two-part class and attendance at both sessions is necessary to complete the course.
Participant Fee: $25.50 per girl
To register for this program, please e-mail Ellen or call her at 315-268-1227.
Amahami Work Weekend:
an Earth Week Take-Action Project!
9:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24 to 11:00 a.m. Sunday, April 25
Amahami Outdoor Center, Sanford, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades K–12 and Adults
Complete an Earth Week Take-Action Project by helping to get Amahami ready for camping! Enjoy a weekend at the gorgeous Amahami Outdoor Center for half the normal rental price! During this popular annual program, participants will work from 9:00 a.m. to noon on a variety of projects such as erecting tents and completing other projects to prepare Amahami for the camping season. On Saturday afternoon, participants may join other weekend visitors at Fletcher Lodge for Amahami Celebrates Earth Day! activities.
To receive the half-price discount, it is mandatory that perticipants spend Saturday morning working with the rangers; you are welcome to help out on Sunday as well—there's a lot to do!
Participant Fee: Price varies by unit reserved for overnight accommodation. The fee charged will be half of the normal fee. For more information on unit availability and price, e-mail Rhonda Wright or contact her by phone at (315) 539-5085 x2129.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Questions about this program? Please e-mail Kim Albrecht, Outdoor Program Manager, or call her at 607-342-4047.
Wrangler-in-Training Day
Saturday, April 24 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Misty Hollow Program Center, Corning, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades 8–12 and registered adults
This program is mandatory for girls who are interested in becoming Wranglers-in-Training. Participants must be in at least 8th grade and 12 years old or registered adults.
Pre-requisites
- Program Aid Core Training or recipient of Leadership in Action (LiA) award.
For more information on either of these, contact Sara Stinette, Program Manager, 315-698-9400 x322
- Completion of the Wrangler-in-Training application and submission of two letters of reference.
Application materials will be mailed to registrants upon receipt of registration form for Wrangler-in-Training Day or by contacting the Outdoor Program Manager, 607-342-4047.
Application deadline: April 1, 2010
Participant Fee: $25 per person
Minimum # of participants: 3 girls
Maximum # of participants: 8 girls
Sunday, April 25 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Misty Hollow Program Center, Corning, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades 9–12 and registered adults
This program is mandatory for those interested in becoming a Wrangler. Wranglers must be at least 14 years of age and entering 9th grade or registered adults.
Pre-requisites
- Current status as a Wrangler-in-Training.
- Completion of the Wrangler-in-Training volunteer requirement (minimum of two programs). Proof of completion must be submitted with application materials.
- Submission of the Wrangler Application and three reference letters. Note: Wrangler-in-Training letters may be used again as long as the author writes an addendum, signed and dated, updating us on your progress since the original letter was written. There must be at least one new reference.
Application materials will be mailed to registrants upon receipt of registration form for Wrangler Training Day or by contacting the Outdoor Program Manager, 607-342-4047.
Application deadline: April 1, 2010
Participant Fee: $25 per person
Minimum # of participants: 3 girls
Maximum # of participants: 8 girls
Wicked Theater Trip
Saturday, May 1, 2010, Departure and return times vary by location; buses being offered from
Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown.
Auditorium Theater, Rochester, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades 4–12 and adults
Did you know that the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch were once friends? Find out what happened during this bewitching musical. We've even arranged a stage tour for you to see the magic of Munchkinland and OZ!
Tickets and transportation are included in the participant fee. A $30 deposit (non-refundable, but can be transferred to another person) is required by February 26, 2010. Final payment is due no later than April 9, 2010. Please bring a bag lunch and dinner.
Participant Fee: $70 (includes show ticket, backstage tour, and transportation)
Minimum # of participants: 100
Maximum # of participants: 175
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2010
Questions about this program? Please contact Karen Strife, 315-782-1890
Rainbow World Jamboree
5:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010 through 11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 9, 2010
Comstock Program Center, Ithaca, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades 6–12
May the best troop team win! At this popular annual event, troops and leaders from across Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways compete against one another in camp skill challenges such as archery, outdoor cooking, shelter building, lashing, knot tying, and much more . . . with a few whacky competitions thrown in, too! It’s a weekend filled with camping, cheering, laughter, and loads of fun! This program fills quickly, so register early!
Participant Fee: $20.00 per girl, $10 per adult
Minimum number of participants: 50
Maximum number of participants: 150
Pre-requisite: At least one adult per troop with Outdoor Education or Camping Out training (required for taking Girl Scouts camping)
Registration deadline: April 16, 2010
Questions about this program? Please contact Kim Albrecht, 607-342-4047
Troops, Families, and Friends
7:00 p.m. Friday, May 7 through 11:00 a.m. Sunday, May 9
Camp Trefoil, Harrisville, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades K–12 and adults
Come enjoy the weekend while we help open Camp Trefoil for the 2010 season. Friday night we will spend time getting to know each other while we learn what work needs to be done. Saturday we will spend the day working around camp. Saturday night there will be fun activities for just relaxing with friends. Sunday morning we will finish our projects and go home. This is a great opportunity for girls to earn service hours. Participants are welcome to spend the weekend or just come for the day. Please let us know what your plans are when registering.
Participant Fee: $5 per girl; $5 per adult
Minimum # of participants: 15 girls; 5 adults
Maximum # of participants: 25 girls; 25 adults
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 26, 2010
Questions about this program? Please contact Karen Lubecki, 315-733-2391 x 28
Outdoor Adventurers: Horseback Riding
10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 5, 2010 through 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 6, 2010
Misty Hollow Program Center, Corning, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades 6–12 and Adult Girl Scouts
Grab your boots and saddle up for a weekend of riding at Misty Hollow! We have more than 400 acres of ponds, pastures, hills, and an extensive network of trails. Spend the night in the Hideaways unit and enjoy good old-fashioned cowpoke cooking! Participation strictly limited to experienced riders who have the ability to control, groom, and tack their own horse.
Participant Fee: $65 per person
Minimum # of participants: 5
Maximum # of participants: 10
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 14, 2010
Questions about this program? Please contact Kim Albrecht, 607-342-4047
Participation in this program requires the submission a Council Activity Registration form as well as each of the following two forms: Outdoor Adventures Parent Permission form, and Outdoor Adventures Adult Agreement form. See our Forms page for all three of these forms.
Boating Basics
Saturday, June 12 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camp Trefoil, Harrisville, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades 4–12
Are you interested in going on a canoe trip but have never been in a canoe? Have you always wanted to learn how to kayak? Join us at camp and learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking while having fun too!
Participant Fee: $6 per girl
Minimum # of participants: 10 girls
Maximum # of participants: 30 girls
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Questions about this program? Please contact Karen Lubecki, 315-733-2391 x 28
Ball Farmstead Archeological Dig
Two weekends and two weekdays in June, hours to be determined
Friday through Sunday, June 18–20, 2010
Friday through Sunday, June 25–27, 2010
Monday and Tuesday, June 28–29, 2010
Finger Lakes National Forest, Hector, NY
Open to registered Girl Scouts of all ages!
Girl Scouts, this is an opportunity unlike any other! Help out on a real archeological dig! Ball Farmstead is an excavation site in the Finger Lakes National Forest. Under the guidance of Dr. LouAnn Wurst of Western Michigan University, participants will help excavate the Ball Farmstead archeological site. Girl Scouts can choose to help out for one day, or all of them! Free camp sites on Seneca Lake will be provided for those who need overnight accommodations. Participants will provide their own food and overnight gear.
Girl Scouts will learn about land use changes over time, from bustling towns and farmsteads to pasture land and a place of multiple use management. They will learn about the plight of the American farmer in the 1900's and the Great Depression, and how that transformed the landscape today. They will learn the importance of archeological preservation, the concept of multiple use management, and how the National Forests differ from other agencies such as the National Park Service. They will gain tactical and practical skills such as record keeping, measuring, sifting, and troweling. They will learn basic hands-on archaeology skills and terms such as stratigraphy, provenance, and the importance of research, records, and maps. And so much more!
This program is open to troops and chaperoned Juliettes; at least one adult for every three girls participating please.
Our new Journey series, It’s Your Story: Tell It! is just around the corner. This program is a wonderful compliment to the new Journey and a terrific, helpful Take-Action project!
Participant Fee: free!
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Questions about this program? Please contact Kim Albrecht, 607-342-4047
Outdoor Adventurers: Whitewater Rafting
10:00 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2010 through 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2010
North River, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades 6–12 and Adult Girl Scouts
Get ready for some adrenaline-pumping excitement on the granddaddy of all New York rivers, the Hudson! This wilderness rafting trip will take you through gorgeous Adirondack scenery and over thrilling Class III and IV whitewater rapids. You will spend two nights camping in the Adirondack Park with one full day of rafting. food and transportation provided (from central location within the council).
Participant Fee: $120 per person
Minimum # of participants: 10
Maximum # of participants: 30
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 2, 2010
Questions about this program? Please contact Kim Albrecht, 607-342-4047
Participation in this program requires the submission a Council Activity Registration form as well as each of the following two forms: Outdoor Adventures Parent Permission form, and Outdoor Adventures Adult Agreement form. See our Forms page for all three of these forms.
Erie Canal Canoe Trip
Saturday, August 28 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Lock #19, Frankfort, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades 4–12
Enjoy a day on the Erie Canal. We will meet at Lock #19 at Frankfort, have lunch, and launch our canoes. We will canoe down the canal to the Ilion Marina, where we will have a cookout. This trip is approximately 10 miles. Girls are welcome to bring their own kayaks if they prefer.
Participant Fee: $10 per girl; $10 per adult
Minimum # of participants: 10 girls
Maximum # of participants: 12 girls
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 9, 2010
Questions about this program? Please contact Karen Lubecki, 315-733-2391 x 28
Outdoor Adventurers: Kayaking in the Adirondacks
2:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2010 through 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2010
Follensby Clear Pond, NY
Open to Girl Scouts in grades 6–12 and Adult Girl Scouts
Discover the fun of flat-water kayaking while taking in the beautiful autumn scenery and wildlife of the Adirondack Park. First-timers learn basic paddling skills and water safety. Those who are more experienced will expand upon their skill set. We will enjoy two nights of camping with plenty of laughter and storytelling around the campfire. Food, gear, and transportation provided (from a central location within the council).
Participant Fee: $75 per person
Minimum # of participants: 4
Maximum # of participants: 8
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 27, 2010
Questions about this program? Please contact Kim Albrecht, 607-342-4047
Participation in this program requires the submission a Council Activity Registration form as well as each of the following two forms: Outdoor Adventures Parent Permission form, and Outdoor Adventures Adult Agreement form. See our Forms page for all three of these forms.