July 17, 2013
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Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament  

Who: All Girl Scouts

 

When:  August 10, 11, 24, 25

September 7, 8

October 12, 13

 

Where: 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 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 

 


Multiple Levels

 

Experience Dog Sledding and Sled Dogs- Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC

 

Who: Girl Scouts of All Ages

 

When: October through March

 

Where: Northern Baltimore County

Torrey C. Brown (Northern Central Rail) Trail.

Visit the reservations page of our website for additional details. 

 

Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC offers hands on programs teaching Girl Scouts about dog sledding, dryland (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: Girl $40 Adult $0 Tagalong $40  
Fee includes fun patch and light snack

 

To register: email catherine@marylanddogsledding.com or call (443) 562-5736.  Programs are by reservation only. 

 

For more information: www.marylanddogsledding.com 

 

 

Girl Scout Night with D.C. United

 

 

Who: All Girl Scouts

  

When:  Jul 27, 2013

  

Where: RFK Stadium
2400 East Capitol Street SE
Washington, D.C. 20003

  

Enjoy the experience of a professional soccer match with your friends and family. Come prepared with your SWAPS and have the opportunity to meet new friends and other Girl Scouts. Patches will be given out to all members in attendance.

  

Fees: $28 Sideline tickets (Reg. $35). Processing is $10 for initial order (not per ticket). Add-ons require a $5 processing fee. Parking is $15 per vehicle day of game.

  

To Register: Reach out directly to Jeff Homens, Account Executive, at (202)-587-5480 or jhomens@dcunited.com

 

For More Information: Please visit www.dcunited.com

 

 

 

Exclusive Hershey Park Discount for

Girl Scout, Friends and Family

 

   

Who: Girl Scouts Nation's Capital members of all ages   

 

When: May 3 - September 29, 2013   

  

Where: Hershey Park

100 W. Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033   

  

Looking for a fun activity to share with your Girl Scout troop? Girl Scouts is excited to let you in on a special offer for discount tickets from Hersheypark. Not only can you save 35% off Hersheypark tickets, but Hershey Park will donate a portion of the ticket price to the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital SHARE (Share Her Annual Real Expense) annual giving campaign.  

 

To register: To receive the Girl Scout discount and support SHARE, please use the exclusive GSCNC website and promo code.

 

Girl Scout Link: http://tinyurl.com/GSCNC2013; Promo code: 41445.

 
  
 

Financial Fitness Challenge

Badge of the Week    

    

           

           One way that businesses plan for the future is through R&D -- Research and Development. They spend time and money researching new ideas. They also budget for development -- taking those new ideas, refining them, and bringing them to the market. When you earn this badge, you'll know how to use R&D for your cookie business plan.  

Click here: http://www.gscnc.org/capitalone.html

 

If you have earned this badge this year, we will send you a free Financial Fitness Challenge Patch brought to you by Capital One!

 

      

 

Teens 

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Presents: EARN YOUR FUTURE

 

Who: Girl Scout Cadettes

 

When: Saturday, August 3, 2013

10:00am - 12:30 pm

Includes time for lunch, which will be provided by PwC

 

Where: Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center

201 Waterford St. National Harbor, Maryland 20745

 

Fees: Free

 

PwC is committed to youth, education, and sustainability in every community and has developed an extensive, and fun, curriculum to help young people learn about these important issues.  This interactive experience focused on financial literacy will help you prepare for your future and equip you with valuable skills for success.  

 

The financial literacy workshop is a PwC Office of Diversity event that is part of our commitment to youth education and also part of our support and sponsorship for ALPFA.

To Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FLW080313

 

 


SHARE Video Challenge!   

 

Who: Girl Scout Teens  

 

What:To spread the SHARE (Share Her Annual Real Expense) message and make sure all girls have the opportunity to be a Girl Scout, you can help us make a SHARE video! We're asking you to submit a video up to one minute in length that tells the story about what Girl Scouting means to you and how it has impacted your life. Winners will be selected to have their story included in the SHARE Video. You can learn more about the challenge and submit your entry on our youtube page. Act fast, the deadline for submissions has been extended to Wednesday, July 31!

 

How: For more information go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twL2VXpqmB4&noredirect=1.  For questions, contact Carrie Shaw at 202-534-3785 or cshaw@gscnc.org.     

  

 

Volunteer Opportunities on The Pixie List

 

Who: Girl Scout Teens

 

What: Are you looking for volunteer opportunities in your area? Visit www.thepixielist.com GSCNC's free classifieds for volunteer opportunities. The Pixie List is continually updated so be sure to visit often!

 

How: www.thepixielist.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

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

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