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Journey Into 2020

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS FUN EVENT!

WHO: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Adults!

WHAT: A one-day program that includes fun-filled, hands-on activities from

STEM, art/crafts and games. Girls may earn journeys, badges and/or

components of badges or journeys.

Adults – Check out the Journey Into 2020 Adult/Volunteer programs

and training that include Girl Scout Leadership requirements, learning

new skills or fun programming. (Additional adults will be required to meet

adult/girl ratios.)

WHEN: Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hurry, the deadline to register is Friday, March 13th.

WHERE: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

2718 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park, KY 41017

COST: Girls - $18 / Adults - $12* Lunch will be provided.

*Separate fee for CPR/First Aid course.

REGISTER: Contact Penny Weartz ([email protected]) with questions.

Make checks payable to GSKWRC PAC and mail to:

PO Box 988, Florence, KY 41022-0988.

Course listings are attached. Girls will follow a program rotation by age level and Adults will submit their course choices

and spots will be filled on a first-come, first- serve basis. Please fill out one form per person.

Troop leaders are responsible for completing their Troop Trip forms and having updated health records for all the girls.

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This workshop is a collection of badge work, skill building and fun activities for girls age level Daisy through Juniors. The

workshop is also open to all Adults and Leaders of any age-level. Please come join us for a day for learning and fun.

Participants will make selections for which courses they would like to take. The courses are filled on a first come/first

serve basis. Some courses may have an extra expense or materials to bring or have age restrictions. Please read the

description of each course carefully.

Check-in begins at 8:30. Classes begin at 9:00 and go until 3 pm. Lunch will be included. Direct any questions to Penny

Weartz at [email protected].

Girl Workshop Classes: Please watch for age level restrictions within the course descriptions.

Session Class 1 – Daisy

Class 2 – Daisy

Class 3 – Brownie

Class 4 – Brownie

Class 5 – Junior

Class 6 – Junior

A A1 – Space

Science

A2 – Journey

5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for

Animals

A3 – Inventor A4 – Bugs A5 – Car Design

Challenge

A6 – Entertainment

Technology

B B1 – Car Design

Challenge B3 – Space

Science B4 – Making

Games B5 – Savvy Shopper

B6 – Social Butterfly

C C1 – Eco Learner

C3 – Car Design Challenge

C4 – Dancer C5 – Space

Science C6 – Flowers

Adult Workshop Classes: Session Classroom 1 Classroom 2 Classroom 3 Classroom 4 Classroom 5

F F1 – Go-To Games

& Songs F2 – Badge Work

F3 – CPR/First Aid *

(extra fee required)

F4 – Yoga F5 – Leader

Lounge

G G1 – Flag

Retirement G2 – Troop

Budgeting 101 G4 – Old School

Scouting 101 G5 – Leader

Lounge

H H1 – Volunteering Outside the Troop

H2 – Journey Planning

H4 – Troop Management

H5 – Leader Lounge

I I1 – Investiture /

Rededication Ceremonies

I2 – Traditions I5 – Leader

Lounge

J J1 – Managing

Multilevel Troops J2 – Bronze / Silver

Award Training

J5 – Leader Lounge

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Workshop Descriptions:

Girl Programs:

Daisy

5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals Journey (Daisy) – Girls will complete this journey earning the Birdbath, Red

Robin and Tula awards where they learn about caring for animals, themselves and sharing their knowledge with

others. Journey award included.

Car Design Challenge, Model Car (Daisy) – Join us and design your own model car. Daisies will complete the Model Car

Design Challenge Badge. Badge included.

Eco Learner (Daisy)– Girls will learn ways to protect the outdoor environment. Badge included.

Space Science-Explorer (Daisy) – Space Scientists are people who study outer space – what’s in the sky. In this badge,

you can be a space scientist as you look at the sky and talk about what you see. We will explore the sun, observe the

moon and meet the stars. Badge included.

Brownie

Bugs (Brownie)– Bugs help us in lots of cool ways. Explore the world of bugs by doing bug crafts and learn more about

these little creatures that do so much. Badge included.

Car Design Challenge, Race Car (Brownie) – It’s a race to the finish. Join us and design a race car. Brownies will complete

the Race Car Design Challenge Badge. Badge included.

Dancer (Brownie)– Get ready to jump up and move to the beat in this badge. You’ll learn fun warm – ups, perform steps

from new dances, and make a dance of your very own. Badge included.

Inventor (Brownie)– Do you ever wonder what it takes to come up with a new kind of phone or a new way to power a

light bulb? In this badge, find out how inventors make stuff-and become an inventor yourself? Badge included.

Making Games (Brownie)– Games are everywhere when you use your imagination to make them up! Try this badge, and

you and your friends will never be bored again. Badge included.

Space Science, Adventurer (Brownie)– Whether you’ve searched for shooting stars or found shapes in the clouds,

you’ve probably already spent time looking at the sky. Now’s your chance to see the sky in a new way – like a space

Scientist does. Meet the Solar System, investigate the moon, be a stargazer and share your knowledge with Daisies by

making them S.W.A.P.S. Badge included.

Junior

Car Design Challenge, Balloon Car (Junior) – When you have earned this badge, you will know how to engineer a

balloon-powered car and understand potential and kinetic energy and jet propulsion. Learn about potential and kinetic

energy and build a balloon car. Test your balloon car, then analyze and share your results. Girls will then brainstorm

ways you can improve your design. Badge included.

Entertainment Technology (Junior)– There’s an old saying that all work and no play makes life dull. But if you learn the

ins and outs of Entertainment Technology, you can end up with work that is play! When you have earned this badge, you

will know the science behind the world of Entertainment. Badge included.

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Flowers (Junior)– Flowers are so beautiful, we bring them in from the outside into our homes to add cheer to a room.

But there is more to flowers than just good looks. Without them, plants could not make seeds, and scientists think the

world would be much drier and a lot less pretty. Dig up more flower secrets in this badge. Badge included.

Savvy Shopper (Junior)– When you’ve earned this badge, you will know the difference between what I need and what I

want – and you will be able to smartly save money for both. Badge included.

Space Science, Investigator (Junior)– Our Solar System spreads out across space. It’s much larger than you might think,

and the stars are even farther away than you can imagine. Venture through the Solar System and beyond and discover

that space is even bigger than you thought. Sun, discover the stars, use tools to explore and share your knowledge by

making S.W.A.P.S. for Brownies. Badge included.

Social Butterfly (Junior)– In this badge you will have fun practicing the social style and good manners that will make you

comfortable in any situation. Badge included.

Adult Programs:

Badge Work – Taking everyday activities & tying them to badge requirements. Ideas to make earning badges easier.

Bronze / Silver Award Training – Learn all the steps necessary to help your scouts earn the Bronze &/or Silver

Award. Includes sample projects, planning and funding.

First Aid / CPR – Standard First Aid/Adult & Child CPR teaches easy-to-learn basic emergency procedures that prepare

individuals to respond to sudden illnesses and injuries, breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults and children.

Participants learn techniques such as bandaging, splinting, treatment for burns and bleeding control. During the CPR

portion of the training you will be required to kneel, so if you would like to bring a towel of small pad; feel free to do so.

The American Red Cross First Aid Certificate is valid for 2 years and the CPR certificate is valid for 2 years.

*Additional cost of $45 required for this program (lunch included).

Flag Retirement – Flag retirement ceremonies are a long-standing Girl Scout tradition that honors the American flag as

the symbol of our country. Learn how to do and participate in a flag retirement ceremony.

Go-To Games and Songs – Learn quick games and songs that come in handy when you have some time left in your

meeting but not enough to start a whole new activity.

Investiture/Rededication Ceremonies – Ceremonies play an important part in GS. Come learn about the

Investiture/Rededication ceremonies. These traditions welcome new members and renew the commitment of returning

Girl Scouts.

Journey Planning – Need help with Journeys? Let's discuss how to make them fun for your troop. Tips & ideas on how

to plan a journey in sessions, in a day, or with an overnight.

Leader Lounge – Come sit and enjoy fellowship with other leaders. This is an opportunity to exchange ideas, have open

forum discussions or just talk.

Managing Multilevel Troops – Having Scouts of different levels can be a fun but challenging situation. Learn how to

manage and engage girls of different levels in one great troop experience.

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Old School Scouting 100 – Learn about the remarkable woman that started our organization. Hear about her life, ways

to celebrate her birthday with your troop and SU. Have fun trying out activities from the first 15 years of scouting.

Traditions – Learn about or get a refresher course on the traditions Girl Scouts have enjoyed for years: Signs & Songs, GS

Ways & Days, Games & Crafts plus more.

Troop Budgeting 101 – Every troop needs money for programs and supplies. Considering a troop trip or maybe a

camping weekend? This session will cover ways to manage troop income and expenses. Get tips on how to include girls

in on financial decisions, budgeting and planning.

Troop Management – Troop administrative tasks can be overwhelming for leaders. Keeping good records are a vital part

of a healthy troop and giving girls a good Girl Scout experience. Learn what records are helpful to keep your troop

organized.

Volunteering Outside the Troop – Learn about taking the next step in your leadership journey. Realize all the

transferable skills you gain when you volunteer on a level separate from your troop. Hear about opportunities to use

those skills at the Service Unit, Cluster and other levels.

Yoga – Come spend a session and center your mind through a yoga session. Course is led by a Yoga instructor and will

include some general instruction and a yoga workout. Please wear loose clothing and gym shoes.

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Journey Into 2020 Conference Pre-Registration PLEASE INDICATE CLASSES BELOW: NAME: _____________________________________ TROOP #: __________ SU: ______________________ PARENT: ____________________________________PHONE: (h) ________________ (c) ________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP: ___________________________________________________________________________ LEADER: _____________________________________ EMAIL: _____________________________________ AGE LEVEL: please circle DAISY BROWNIE JUNIOR ADULT Any food allergies: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ FIRST CHOICE SECOND CHOICE Example: A3 – Inventor A1 – Space Science A or F ___________________________________ ______________________________________ B or G ___________________________________ ______________________________________ C or H ___________________________________ ______________________________________ I ___________________________________ ______________________________________ J ___________________________________ ______________________________________ Note: Choose one from each row so that you have an A, B, and C (girls) or F, G, H, I and J (adults). PAYMENT: Please make checks payable to GSKWRC PAC and send to Journey Into 2020, c/o Penny Weartz, PO Box 988, Florence, KY 41022-0988. Don’t forget--deadline to register is Friday, March 13th.

Registrar Use Only:

Amount: __________________ Receipt Date: __________________

Method: Check #__________ Money Order Cookie Dollars

Payee: ___________________________________________________________________

ATTN: Journey Into 2020 Email: [email protected]