Life skills, beauty tips and day trips at your fingertips.

We offer programs on everything from changing a tire to pulling an oar. We also offer trips to fun places (like spas and zoos) and plenty of training for leaders who want to polish up their skills or learn new ones. Take a peek at our list of some upcoming events by clicking below or visit the Program and Training Registration Area to see ALL the exciting programs we offer across the state. For other important dates, such as award ceremonies and local events in the community, check out our calendar found in the Members area.

Girl Program

uniquely Me!: East Lyme (J), PE10139

It's all about me and what makes me unique, how the media portrays females, and hands-on activities that reinforce making healthy life decisions! Bring a bag luncg and wear comfortable clothing. DATE: Saturday, March 13 WHERE: Camp Pattagansett TIME: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. FEE: $12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 28 CONTACT: Erica Mitchell at emitchell@gsofct.org

Living in Outer Space: North Haven PE10135

Deadline: 03/06/2010 Imagine the ways you can create a neighborhood in space. What do you think you'd need in a community outside of Earth and how would you build it? Be a member of a team that designs an outer space neighborhood. The sky's the limit! http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=PE10135

Artistic Career Fair: New Fairfield (C,S,A); PE10002

Meet artisans with varied expertise and find out how they turned something they love to do into their
profession. Experience some of these skills hands-on and with practice, you will be able to teach them to
other Girl Scouts and adults at your own training sessions! Some activities link to Your Own Business
and Artistic Crafts IP.
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Where: Camp Candlewood
Time: 1:00—3:00 p.m.
Fee: $10 girl, $3 adult
Deadline: March 13, 2010
Program Contact: Debbie Braun at dbraun@gsofct.org http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=PE10002

Engineering Day: Litchfield, PE10042

Engineering Day: Litchfield (J) : PE10042
Ever dream of saving a life? Making a movie? Feeding the world? Engineering can take you from where we are to where you want to be. Turn ideas into reality. Take part in hands-on activities and meet an engineer. Individual girls are welcome with an adult.
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Where: Wamogo High School, Litchfield
Time: 12:50—4:30 p.m.
Fee: $8 girl, $1 adult
Deadline: March 13, 2010
Program Contact: Gay Roland at 860-567-5340 http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=PE10042

Relationship Maze: Torrington PI10023

Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors and Adults

9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Contact Cathy Monckton at cmonckton@gsofct.org for more information. Register by March 22. http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=PI10023

Animal Expo: East Lyme; PE 10148 (DBJ) and PE 10149 (CSA)

Meet animal professionals and some furry friends! Learn how to care for animals and identify a companion to meet your family needs. Bring the whole family!
Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. (PE10148) (D,B,J)
1:00—3:00 p.m. (PE10149) (C,S,A)
Fee: $5 girl, $5 adult
Where: Camp Pattagansett
Program Contact: Audrey Venanzio at gsuncoakmont09@sbcglobal.net http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/scriptcontent/

Engineering Your Future: East Lyme (C,S,A); PE10044

Discover different types of Engineering in this hands-on overnight workshop with the Society of Women
Engineers (SWE), New England Chapter. Earn the Society of Women Engineers IP and then take action as hosts for a Brownie engineering event on Saturday. Bring a bag dinner, and personal overnight gear. Snack and Saturday breakfast and lunch provided. Individual girls welcome with health form.
Date: Friday-Saturday, April 9-10, 2010
Time: Friday, 6:00 p.m.—Saturday, 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $10 girl, $10 adult
Where: Camp Pattagansett
Program Contact: Kim McLean at kim@mcleanresearch.com http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/scriptcontent/

Engineering for Brownies: East Lyme (B); PE10043

Discover how engineering is a part of the world around you! Learn about designing, building, and inventing in this hands-on workshop sponsored by Society of Women Engineers (SWE), New England Chapter. Individual girls welcome with an adult.
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: 1:00—3:00 p.m.
Fee: $3 girl, $1 adult
Where: Camp Pattagansett
Program Contact: Kim McLean at kim@mcleanresearch.com http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=PE10043

Discover Creatures from the Deep (B,J); PE10041

Enjoy this touch-tank experience discovering amazing sea creatures from Long Island Sound. Find out what makes each animal unique and special to our ecosystem and how they affect the other animals and the environment of the Sound.
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 5:00—6:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 girl, $15 adult
Where: Camp An-Se-Ox
Program Contact: Jacque Simpson-Gilson at jsimpson-gilson@gsofct.org http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=PE10041

WOW! Wonders of Water: Southbury (B); PE10141

Through hands-on activities and simple experiments, girls will learn about water in their environment. Come spend an afternoon in the outdoors exploring the river and learning how the water got there in the first place. This program links to the Brownie Try-It, Water Everywhere, as well as the Brownie Journey to be released in October 2010: It’s Your Planet—Love it!
Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time: 4:30—6:00 p.m. (PE10141)
Fee: $8 girl
Where: Bent of the River Audubon Center
Program Contact: Teresa Mentgen at 203-264-8732 or lovebeingagirlscout@yahoo.com http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=PE10141

Other

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast," the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Waterbury! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" at the Palace Theater!

Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13 at 8:00 p.m. - $60.00 (orchestra/front mezz) / $46.25 (upper side orch, mid-mezz) / $37.25 (upper mezz)

Sunday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. - $60.00 (orchestra / front mezz) / $46.25 (upper side orch, mid-mezz) / $25.00 (upper orch) this is a special Girl Scout price that the Palace is offering.

To purchase tickets or for any info, call Robyn Colossa at 203-346-2002. Additional info at www.palacetheaterct.org but please contact Robyn for group discount tickets. It is suggested that orders be placed asap to help ensure good seating. Once the order is placed, 25% payment is due with the signed contract and the final payment is due approximately a month out from the date of the show.

Palace Theater

100 East Main Street

Waterbury, CT 06702

Wolf Pack vs Lowell Hockey Game: Hartford

All Girl Scouts in attendance will receive a free patch and the first 1,500 Girl Scouts will receive a pink drawstring bag. Support sister Girl Scouts as they perform the opening ceremony. Tickets are $14.00 per person. Stop by the Cookies for Heroes booth and show your support for service men and women around the world! March 13, 7:00 p.m., XL Center. For more information or to order tickets, please contact Dave Romeiko at dromeiko@xlcenter.com or 860-722-0968.

Motherhood Out Loud

"Motherhood Out Loud" is a collection of the personal, funny, diverse, exciting, and extraordinary experiences that we share everyday. This touching portrayal of motherhood, written by an unprecedented collaboration of writers from theatre, television, fiction and non-fiction prose makes this play a singular theatrical event!

Groups get great discounts! Bring your friends to see "Motherhood Out Loud" and save on the best seats. Groups of 10 can start as low as $21.00 per seat.

For more information about group discounts and seat availability, call Group Sales at 860-520-7244 or email Jackie Roy at jroy@hartfordstage.org. http://www.hartfordstage.org/files/shows/motherhood_out_loud/mhportal/index.htm

Training

Leadership Essentials

$10 - This course will introduce volunteers to the new Girl Scout Leadership Experience Model and provide information on how to facilitate Girl Scout Troop/Group meetings and activities that are girl-led, promote cooperative learning and encourage learning by doing. Volunteers partake in a hand-on-exploration of the new Journey materials and receive guidance in using existing program materials and badge books to reflect the three keys to leadership – Discover, Connect and Take Action. Leadership Essentials is required for new volunteers (or those who wish to learn) who work with girls in Daisy through Ambassador level Troops/Groups. CONTACT Kathy Straka at kstraka@gsofct.org.
Use the link below and search for "Leadership Essentials" for a list of upcoming trainings. http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Calendar/index.cfm?

Out and About

$10. Out and About prepares volunteers to take the girls out of doors. Topics will include outdoor health, safety, progression in the outdoors, hiking guidelines, and indoor food preparation. Out and About training needs to be completed at least two (2) months prior to a day trip (four hours or more)to Council program centers or other outdoor sites, to participate in Service Unit camporees for the day, and/or to have simple overnights in a Program Center or community building with an automatic heating system and using indoor cooking only. Please note: This course does not include any outdoor cooking or fireplace cooking techniques. Contact Jane Bielefield at jbielefield@gsofct.org. Use the link below and search for "Out and About" for a list of upcoming trainings. http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Calendar/index.cfm

First Aid/CPR for Schools and Communities

$35. This course includes First Aid as well as Adult and Child CPR. The purpose of the course is to provide lay responders
with the knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury and sudden illness
until advanced medical help arrives. The American Red Cross requires a minimum of 6 participants. Contact Jane Bielefield at jbielefield@gsofct.org.
Use the link below and search for "First Aid/CPR for Schools & Comm" for a list of upcoming trainings. http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Calendar/index.cfm

CPR

$20. This course includes Adult and Child CPR. Contact Jane Bielefield at jbielefield@gsofct.org. Use the link below and search for "CPR" for a list of upcoming trainings. http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Calendar/index.cfm?

First Aid

$20. This course includes sudden illnesses, splints and basic bandaging, and heat and cold emergencies. Contact Jane Bielefield at jbielefield@gsofct.org. Use the link below and search for "First Aid" for a list of upcoming trainings. http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Calendar/index.cfm?

First Aid Review

$10. This course includes review practice sessions, opportunities for questions, a skills test, and a written exam.
Coaching is given to perfect skills where needed.
• You must show the instructor your unexpired First Aid card.
• This course only reviews First Aid, not CPR.
Contact Jane Bielefield at jbielefield@gsofct.org. Use the link below and search for "First Aid Review" for a list of upcoming trainings. http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Calendar/index.cfm?

CPR Challenge

$10. • This course is ideal for people who have been through the process of recertification before.
• There is only a written and skills test involved; no coaching, video, or review is provided.
• Participants will take the written exam first. If a passing grade is achieved, skills will then be tested in
response to situations described by the instructor.
• If you fail your written or skills test, you must take a complete First Aid or CPR course.
• You do not need current certification to take this course. If you are experienced with CPR, but have
let your certification expire, you may take this course.
• Course does not include book.
Contact Jane Bielefield at jbielefield@gsofct.org. Use the link below and search for "CPR Challenge" for upcoming trainings. http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Calendar/index.cfm?

First Aid Challenge

• This course is ideal for people who have been through the process of recertification before.
• There is only a written and skills test involved; no coaching, video, or review is provided.
• Participants will take the written exam first. If a passing grade is achieved, skills will then be tested in
response to situations described by the instructor.
• If you fail your written or skills test, you must take a complete First Aid or CPR course.
• You do not need current certification to take this course. If you are experienced with CPR, but have
let your certification expire, you may take this course.
• Course does not include book.
Contact Jane Bielefield at jbielefield@gsofct.org. Use the link below and search for "First Aid Challenge" for a list of upcoming trainings. http://www.gsofct.org/eseries/Source/Calendar/index.cfm?

Relationship Maze: Torrington PI10023