August 23, 2013
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My Family Story

 

Who: Girl Scout Brownies

 

When: Select Saturdays, October through December 2013

 

Where:  DAR Museum

1776 D Street NW

Washington, DC 20006

 

Explore your family story by researching you name and learning about your family traditions. Share your family story by making a family tree and crest and through storytelling. Fulfills badge requirements for "My Family Story" Girl Scout Brownie program. 5 girls minimum-15 girls maximum.

 

Fees: $10 per girl

 

To Register: Call 202-879-3341 or email museum@dar.org

 

For more information: Please visit www.dar.org/museum.

 
 
Multiple Levels
 
   Medieval times

 Girl Scout Night at Medieval Times

  

Who: All Girl Scouts   

 

WhenSeptember 7, 8

  October 12, 13   

 

Where: Medieval Times

             7000 Arundel Mills Circle

             Hanover, Maryland 21076

 

Imagine an adventure to an 11th century-style castle led by a King and his Noble Court. Every detail is painstakingly recreated as the children take a personal journey back to the Middle Ages. Step back in time and experience spectacular horsemanship, amazing swordplay, medieval games of skill and an authentic jousting tournament between six brave knights of the realm. As the tournament takes place, the castle's serfs and wenches serve a feast fit for a King!

  

Fees: $27.50 for all seats--Girl Scouts, family and guests. (Plus tax and gratuity. Payment is due 2 weeks prior to show.)

 

To Register: call 1-888-935-6878 or visit www.medievaltimes.com

 

For more information: contact Group Sales by calling 866-543-5278 ext. 8 or emailing traci.silverira@medievaltimes.com    

 

  

Girl Scout Day at     

Georgetown University 

Women's Soccer Game


Who: Girl Scout Cadettes and under

  

When: Sunday, September 14, 2013 vs. Delaware

  Sunday, September 29, 2013 vs. Xavier

  Sunday, October 20, 2013 vs. Creighton   

  

Where: Georgetown University 
             North Kehoe Field 
             Washington, DC 20007

Join your fellow Girl Scouts for a Georgetown University Women's Soccer game. Visiting Girl Scouts may have the opportunity to meet the team during a post-game autograph session. Please wear your Girl Scout uniform or other identifying piece of clothing so everyone knows you are Girl Scouts!

 Cost: Free. To reserve your free tickets, please contact Corey Dinkins at (202) 687-7236 or email cqd2@georgetown.edu

Girl Scout Night is Back at The Adventure Park

  

Who: Girl Scout Juniors through Girl Scout Ambassadors

  

When

: Friday Sept. 20th and Friday Sept. 27th 6pm-10pm   

  

  

Where: Sandy

Spring Adventure Park   

  

 

   16701 Norwood Road  

  

   Sandy Spring, MD 20860

  

For two nights only, the Park closes early for a special Girl Scout and Boy Scout night climbing event. Tickets must be purchased in advance- please have your Troop leader call the office to make the reservation for your group early!   

  

Tickets are for 2-hours of climbing- Available start times of 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm and 7:30pm. (Limited spots available- no refunds or vouchers for unused tickets on the night of the event)

  

Fee: $30/climb (+tax)

  

Register: Call 240-389-4386

  

Website: http://www.sandyspringadventurepark.org/    



Step Afrika! Step Xplosion

Who: All Girl Scouts

  

When: Saturday, September 7th, 2013 2:00 pm

  

Where: The Raymond Recreation Center
3725 10th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20010

  

Step Afrika! brings the power and excitement of its unique brand of stepping to Washington, DC audiences several times each year. We partner with local arts organizations to integrate a variety of artistic traditions in one-of-a-kind performances. Step Afrika! is the first professional company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping.

  

Are you interested in learning more about step so you can participate in the GSCNC Step Showcase this spring? Come to the Step Afrika! Show to learn more about the art of step!


Fees: FREE

  

Badges: By attending Step Afrika! Step Xplosion you can fulfill Step 2 Choice 1 of the Brownie Dancer Badge


For more information: visit http://www.stepafrika.org/

  

 

Close to Home:

Experience Dog Sledding and Sled Dogs!

 

Who: All Girl Scouts

 

When: October through March (call to schedule)

 

Where: Northern Baltimore County

Torrey C. Brown (Northern Central Rail) Trail

 

Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC offers hands on programs teaching Girl Scouts about dog sledding, dry land (wheeled) dog sledding and sled dogs. Girl Scouts will work closely with our team of well behaved sled dogs harnessing the dogs and learning all about sled dogs including: what the dogs eat; how the dogs are trained; the positions on a dog team; and the commands used in dog sledding. Each girl will also take a short individual ride with our team of sled dogs.

 

Fees: $40 per girl and their tagalongs. Adults are free. ( Fee includes patch and light snack)

 

To Register: Email catherine@marylanddogsledding.com or call 433-562-5736. Programs are by reservation only.

 

For More Information: Please visit http://www.marylanddogssledding.com

 

 

Pitch In On The Piedmont:   

The EDGE George Mason University

 

Who:

Girl Scouts of all ages  

 

When: Saturday, September 21, 2013 9:00am-Noon

 

Where: 10900 University Blvd. MSN5F6

Manassas, VA 20110

 

Pitch In On The Piedmont is a volunteer service project that enhances, augments and extends the outdoor learning adventures of The EDGE. Teams of adults and youth can "make a difference" when they participate in hands-on service project that protects and supports life.

 

Fee: None

 

Register: Contact Cathy Holt at cholt10@gmu.edu

 

Website: www.edgeatmason.com

 

Craft Works at Cool Springs Outdoor Festival

 

Who: All Girl Scouts

 

When: Saturday, September 7th, 2013 4pm-7pm

 

Where: CraftWorks at Cool Spring

1469 Lloyd Rd.

Charles Town, WV 25414

 
Come visit CraftWorks at Cool Springs for their Outdoor Festival. Contemporary Folk Music will be performed by ilyAIMY and LEA. Luscious Food cooked onsite by our volunteers (burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers) as well as drinks, fresh popped popcorn and ice cream. $3 gets you the sandwich of your choice, chips and condiments. Drinks, popcorn and yummy ice cream are $1 each! 
 
The Citizens Independent Fire Company will be showing kids their fire truck, equipment and ambulance, demonstrating "drop and roll," and bandaging techniques. A representative from the Martinsburg and Frederick GSCNC office will be on site to provide more information about Girl Scouts and a new Girl Scout troop that will be forming at CraftWorks at Cool Springs.


Fees: Adults $5 Youth 3-13 $3

 

Register:  http://wvcraftworks.org/register-for-classes?eventId=695799&EventViewMode=EventDetails 

 

Website: http://www.craftworksatcoolspring.org

Teens

Gold Award Workshops

 

Are you or your troop thinking about earning the Gold Award? Do you have questions for a Gold Award Panel member?  If so, you should sign up for a Gold Award Workshop! 

 

While we update our list of workshops regularly, our current offerings are:

 

Wednesday, August 28 

Leesburg, VA 

10:30 am - 12 pm 

This is a content-specific workshop.


Wednesday, August 28  

Leesburg, VA 

6:30 - 8:30 pm

 

Saturday, September 21 

Washington, DC 

1 - 3 pm  

 

For more information or to register, please click here.  

 

Sterling Amazing Race

 

Who: Girl Scouts in grades 6-12

 

 

When: Saturday, September 14 or Sunday, September 15

 

Where: Camp Potomac Woods: Lucketts, VA

 

On your mark, get set, GO! You're off on an action packed day when you sign up for the Sterling Amazing Race. Here's your chance to test your skills, hunt for clues, make your way around roadblocks. Is it a journey or a race? Will you be the first to finish?

 

Cost: $25.00 per girl if registered by August 31. $30.00 per girl if registered between September 1st to 7th. No registrations accepted after September 7th.  

Registration includes t-shirt, lunch, prizes and pit stop snacks.   

 

To register: http://SterlingAmazingRace.clubspaces.com  

 

For more information: email SterlingAmazingRace@aol.com 

 

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GIRL SCOUT SHOPS INFO

 

Centreville, Gaithersburg and Mobile Shops are closed for the summer Check back in August for fall 2013 schedules

 

MARTINSBURG MINI SHOP

Monday thru Friday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Directions http://www.gscnc.org/Martinsburg_Shop.html   

 

WASHINGTON DC MAIN SHOP

Monday thru Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

August 28-30 - Shop will be closed for inventory 

Directions http://www.gscnc.org/Directions%20to%20Main%20Office.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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