F.A.L.L. 2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (In numerical order) Please note: workshop locations may change. Some workshops require participants to bring materials or tools with them. Please pay close attention to these requirements. For all workshops: if desired, bring note taking materials, camera. SESSION 1 101 Step 3: Daisy Grade level Essentials at Dining Hall Build on core leadership knowledge you gained in the first two steps of Leadership Training. Step 3 will introduce you to aspects of the grade level with which you have chosen to work. You will learn about the age-specific factors that directly affect your girls and your group, and dive into the Journeys and the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. You will get to meet other leaders who work with girls at the same level you do and discuss valuable tips! Bring: Girl Scout Leadership Journeys and Girl Guide, adult learning card (optional), note taking materials. 102 Step 3: Brownie Grade Level Essentials –Cindy Sattizahn at Dining Hall Build on core leadership knowledge you gained in the first two steps of Leadership Training. Step 3 will introduce you to aspects of the grade level with which you have chosen to work. You will learn about the age-specific factors that directly affect your girls and your group, and dive into the Journeys and the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. You will get to meet other leaders who work with girls at the same level you do and discuss valuable tips! Bring: Girl Scout Leadership Journeys and Girl Guide, adult learning card (optional), note taking materials. 103 Step 3: Junior Grade Level Essentials –Shaneice Warfield at Dining Hall Build on core leadership knowledge you gained in the first two steps of Leadership Training. Step 3 will introduce you to aspects of the grade level with which you have chosen to work. You will learn about the age-specific factors that directly affect your girls and your group, and dive into the Journeys and the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. You will get to meet other leaders who work with girls at the same level you do and discuss valuable tips! Bring: Girl Scout Leadership Journeys and Girl Guide, adult learning card (optional), note taking materials. 104 Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Grade Level Essentials – Sonia Foderaro at Dining Hall Build on core leadership knowledge you gained in the first two steps of Leadership Training. Step 3 will introduce you to aspects of the grade level with which you have chosen to work. You will learn about the age-specific factors that directly affect your girls and your group, and dive into the Journeys and the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. You will get to meet other leaders who work with girls at the same level you do and discuss valuable tips! Bring: Girl Scout Leadership Journeys and Girl Guide, adult learning card (optional), note taking materials. 105 Gold and Silver Information – Joan Hannahoe at Dining Hall The highest awards in Girl Scouting are right at your fingertips. Learn from our council expert the best practices and simple steps to get your girls on track! This workshop will include tips on supporting your girls along the way while keeping the project girl led. 106 Be Prepared! Brownie/Junior First Aid Badges - Mary Jane Moessner at Swatara Shelter The Girl Scout motto is “Be Prepared.” An important part of that is a working understanding of first aid, no matter where your girls find themselves! Let’s review what you need to know to help your girls earn their First Aid badge. Bring: Candy/Mint Tin (Altoids, Sucrets) and a copy of the First Aid Badge requirements 107 Goofy Games – Faith Koons at Shenango Cabin Aardvark/Baboon, The Egg Game, Jamackwack, Harry One Spot, Spoons. Have fun learning some silly (and quick) games that your girls will love! Suitable for all age levels; older girls will enjoy teaching these to younger girls. Bring: Comfortable clothing and shoes 108 Pallets with a Purpose: Bench –John Hoff at Arts & Crafts Barn Are you intimidated by one of the hottest crafting trends? Deconstructing wood pallets seems much harder than it is! Help your girls earn the Woodworking Badge and repurpose valuable materials! You will be amazed at how easy it is! This workshop will teach you how to make a small bench. Bring: Leather work gloves, hammer, safety glasses 109 Wilton Cake Decorating – Jamie Mosser at Brandywine Cabin Whip up some delicious skills in this Introduction to the Wilton Cake Decorating Badge! Get ideas, steps, and resources for cake (or cupcake) decorating with your troop! 110 The NEXT 100 Years – Peggy Labosh at Perkiomen Cabin Join "Juliette Low" to see where we have been - and where we're headed! We'll explore all the firsts in Girl Scouting. You'll take home some traditional and historic program ideas that you can use with your troop, as well as reference materials for completing or augmenting the "G.S Way" badge activities moving forward to the NEXT 100 years! 111 Chocolate Candy Making for Fun – Maryanne Cirigliano at Lackawanna Cabin Do you have a sweet tooth? Then join this workshop to learn the basics of working with chocolate! We’ll cover the fundamentals of chocolate making: hand dipping everyday items, creating tasty fillings, using molds, as well as coloring and adding flavors. Remember, everything you make – you take! All products made by the class are divided up equally among the participants! Bring a container to take away your goodies. This workshop may use nut products. Bring: Apron, pen (if you want to take notes), small container to take away your creations. 112 Scat and Tracks – Tina Smith at Brandywine Shelter Learn an ancient skill using a multidisciplinary approach, storytelling, math, and science! Find out how animal tracks, signs, and what animals leave behind (feathers, bones, skulls, and scat) can tell you about our woodland friends. This is a hands-on workshop that will enhance your It’s Your Planet-Love It! Journey experience! Bring: Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for traveling around camp. 601 Basket Weaving: GS Table Top Basket – Debra Zvanut at Allegheny Cabin DOUBLE SESSION This course runs from Session 1 through Session 2, you must attend both sessions. Make sure you register for both parts of this course! The ancient art of basket weaving is alive and well - now learn how to teach it to your girls! Participants will learn the basic skills needed to complete a small basket with a wooden base. Skills include setting up the spokes, start and stop weaving, and a folded rim. This workshop is a double class period. Bring: Garden shears, pencil, old towel, measuring tape 801 Event Director – Maryann Rodda at Swatara Cabin DOUBLE SESSION This course runs from Session 1 through Session 2, you must attend both sessions. Make sure you register for both parts of this course! Ever have an exciting event idea but didn’t know where to begin? If you are creative, fun, and ready to bring your idea to life, Event Director is for you! You will understand the step by step process on how to execute events no matter the size. Event Director Training is a course designed specifically for volunteers who are interested in planning and implementing events large or small, simple or complex, for a Service Unit and/or troop(s). This three-hour course is designed to give volunteers the tools necessary to develop events ranging from partial days to weekend-long. Volunteers should be prepared to enhance planning skills and begin designing an event. 902 MEDIC First Aid / CPR at Ginder House FOUR SESSIONS This course runs from Session 1 through Session 4, you must attend all four sessions. Make sure you register for all four parts of this course! First Aid and CPR training is required of the adult acting as the primary first-aider for Girl Scout Troop or group activities when specified in the Safety Activity Checkpoints. This is a four session course. There is an additional fee of $30 for this workshop. Bring: Pillow for kneeling (optional), adult learning card (optional) and note taking materials. 903 Basic Outdoor Skills – Leslie Monahan and Amy Fields at Pennypack MULTIPLE SESSIONS This course begins Friday evening at 7pm sharp and continues into Saturday, finishing in time for participation in Session 4. FOR THIS REASON, when registering, please select part 4 of 4 for BOS during Session 4 AND another workshop of your choice during Session 4. This is an overnight training and attendance for the entire duration is required. Sleeping accommodations will be Pennypack for all participants for the weekend. Make sure you register for all 4 parts of this course. This course will prepare volunteers to work cooperatively with girls to plan and carry out a camping trip, apply the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to outdoor programs, learn proper fire-starting methods, be able to build a small wood fire, and learn how to prepare a meal outdoors. Your accommodations for the weekend will be Pennypack Tents. Note: Indoor Overnight Skills is a prerequisite. Participants must complete check in before 7:00 p.m. on Friday because training begins at 7:00 p.m. sharp in the Parking Lot with all gear. Bring: Refer to packing list provided in Indoor Overnight Skills for needed items. SESSION 2 201 History of Camp Laughing Waters – Marj Eby at Tall Trees Step back into history and learn all about how Camp Laughing Waters originated! How did the units at Camp Laughing Waters get their names? How long has CLW been a Girl Scout camp? Dive into this local history hotspot with a guided walking tour. Please note that participants will need to be able to walk a fair distance around camp. Bring: Camera if desired to take pictures of camp. 202 The Ins and Outs of Adult Recognitions – Jessica Skone at Dining Hall Everyone loves to be recognized! Discover which Adult Recognitions are available for yourself or other volunteers in your Service Units through GSUSA and GSEP! This workshop will provide you with a basic overview of the awards - as well as the upcoming 2015-2016 nomination process. 203 Pallets with a Purpose: Bird Feeder – John Hoff at Arts & Crafts Barn Are you intimidated by one of the hottest crafting trends? Deconstructing wood pallets seems much harder than it is! Help your girls earn the Woodworking Badge and repurpose valuable materials! You will be amazed at how easy it is! This workshop will teach you how to make a wine bottle bird feeder. Bring: Leather work gloves, hammer, safety glasses, wine bottle 204 Using the GSEP Museums and Archives Collections – Sonia Foderaro at Dining Hall You might not realize that Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania has a wealth of historical Girl Scout gems - and they're available to you and your girls! This workshop will teach you how to use the GSEP museums/archives to help your girls earn the Girl Scout Ways and other badges. 205 Easy and Fun Potato Candy – Ann Hoff and Kathi Nemeth at Perkiomen Cabin Cooking can be incorporated into many badges at every age level while helping to develop creativity, team work, and leadership skills. Come learn how to turn a potato into a delicious treat using inexpensive, simple, and fun recipes. Please note this workshop may use peanut butter. 206 Journeys for Older Girls –Cathy Moulton at Swatara Shelter Journeys can be fun, girl-led, and completed in one weekend! Come to this workshop and learn how! 207 Gift Boxes – Faith Koons at Shenango Cabin Take your gift giving to the next level with the box you present it in! Learn how to make cute little gift boxes using leftover greeting cards, medium-sized gift boxes out of wallpaper scraps, and larger gift boxes out of poster board. These are great projects that girls will love to personalize! Bring: Gift card measuring at least 5” X 5” or larger (holiday, birthday, any kind works), scissors, ruler 208 Leadership Pathway – Tori Laird at Lackawanna Cabin Come learn about the Girl Scout Leadership Pathway! There are many leadership opportunities available for girls of all ages. We’ll talk about the leadership awards such as the Torch awards and VIT, camp leadership programs such as Program Aide, CIT, and Camp Intern, and service awards such as the Community Service Bars. Also - learn about the Bronze Award and how it prepares girls to go for the Silver & Gold Award. Hear about the GSUSA and WAGGGS awards that are available to girls of every age group. Find the leadership experience that is best for your girls! 209 Disc Golf at Dining Hall Porch Learn how to play one of the fastest growing sports around! It's fun, easy, readily available, and exciting! Disc Golf courses are everywhere, including Camp Laughing Waters! Bring your flying disc (frisbee) and learn the basics. Bring: a Frisbee! 210 Ceremonies – Cindy Sattizahn at Dining Hall Ceremonies are an important tradition in Girl Scouting. Learn about basic Girl Scout Ceremonies and how to plan them with your troop. 211 Girl Led Summer Day Camp Planning –Amy Gallo at Brandywine Cabin Interested in older girl retention and younger girl summer fun? Then this is an opportunity you should consider! At this workshop, you'll learn how to provide a leadership opportunity to older girls by organizing and offering a Service Unit Day Camp! 212 Healthy Habits for D/B/J – Theresa Santalucia at Shenango Shelter In partnership with the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, Girl Scouts has developed three “healthy habits” booklets for volunteers to use in conjunction with the It’s Your Planet-Love It! Journey. The Healthy Habits booklets relate to the Journeys and encourage girls to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Get information to incorporate into your troop's Journey! 213 Happy Birthday Juliette Low! – Theresa Brown at Dining Hall Join in the celebration! Marking our founder's birthday each year with special activities is a great way to remind your girls of the Girl Scout Mission! Enjoy a few activities that you can take back to your troop to celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's Birthday. 701 Reflector Ovens and Buddy Burners - Barb Rhodes at Allegheny Shelter There's more to outdoor cooking with girls than just foil packets! This workshop will teach fun ways to cook outdoors! Make your own buddy burner out of recycled materials, then cook a simple lunch using Buddy Burners and Reflector Ovens. Your girls will be amazed when you teach them how to do this for themselves. (Bring tin snips if you have them.) NOTE: This workshop continues through and includes lunch. PREREQ: Basic Outdoor Skills; Bring: please bring mess kit with silverware and cup, box cutter/heavy shears for cutting cardboard AND tin snips if you have them. 702 Dutch Oven: Hawaiian Luau –Nancy Griffith at Conewago Shelter Turn mealtime into a luau with these easy Dutch oven recipes! Get tips on how to liven up your outdoor camp meals with 1 pot (OK, maybe 4) cooking. Participants will prepare an inspired meal, complete with a delicious dessert. NOTE: This workshop continues through and includes lunch. PREREQ: Basic Outdoor Skills Bring: please bring mess kit with silverware and cup 703 Good Eats: Sweets and Treats – Nancy DeHaven at Perkiomen Shelter Time to tap into your Girl Scouts' tastebuds! Expand your camp menus and entice girls to try new techniques and flavors! This workshop will give you new ideas for snacks, appetizers, main courses, and desserts. We'll work with box ovens, pie irons, unique cooking techniques, preparation, and short cuts for camp cooking - and try a few twists on everyday menus. NOTE: This workshop continues through and includes lunch. PREREQ: Basic Outdoor Skills Bring: please bring mess kit with silverware and cup 704 Dutch Oven: Adaptive Cooking –Jerry Hopple and Mary Friedman at Lackawanna Shelter Do you have a girl who's gluten sensitive? Do you have to plan menus around food allergies? Food sensitivities are becoming more common - so learning how to create fun, diverse menus can take any event you're planning to the next level! Come explore alternative recipes and walk away with fresh menu planning ideas. NOTE: This workshop continues through and includes lunch. PREREQ: Basic Outdoor Skills Bring: please bring mess kit with silverware and cup and ideas & recipes to share SESSION 3 301 Leave No Trace – Marj Eby at Tall Trees How many times have you been in a park or forest and seen garbage? Or been disturbed by noise from other campers or picnickers? Do things like this detract from your enjoyment of the outdoors? As Girl Scouts, we want to leave a place looking better than we find it - and don't want to disturb other people around us. These are principles of the Leave No Trace program of outdoor ethics. Come and learn how to work with your girls to enjoy the outdoors - without loving it to death! 302 Weaving with Plastic Yarn – Lee Carr at Dining Hall Check out Weaving with Plastic Yarn! Your girls will love this material with a fun name - PLARN! Use traditional weaving techniques combined with RRR (reuse/reduce/recycle) to create a place mat and circular pom-pom flower. Bring: Scissors 303 Bleach T-Shirts – Liz Kilcullen at Dining Hall Creating troop t-shirts can be a fun and unifying experience! Learn two ways to teach your girls how to add designs on t-shirts using bleach. These are fun, easy, inexpensive, and unique projects. Create your own design or use one provided. Bring: Two dark t-shirts, apron to protect your clothing, exacto type knife with a sharp blade (if you have one) 304 Top Notch Teens – Joan Hannahoe at Dining Hall Do you want to get back in touch with your teen Girl Scouts? Then this workshop is for you! Learn how to lead your teen Girl Scouts toward fun and meaningful experiences and opportunities that are only available to Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors! 305 Robotic Patrol: Brush Bots – Kathleen Lopez Birch and Laurel McCullough at Lackawanna Cabin Admit it: you've shied away from the Brownie Inventor badge, and sent the Junior Entertainment Technology badge reqs home for Summer fun. You've said STEM just isn't your thing - but we want to help you change! In this workshop you'll learn to impart the joys of tinkering on your troop and you'll build your own Brush-Bot. You'll leave with hands-on ideas as well as practical skills and a plan to get your girls on the road to some serious STEM. 306 Be Prepared! Cadette/Senior First Aid Badges – Mary Jane Moessner at Swatara Shelter The Girl Scout motto is “Be Prepared." An important part of that is a working understanding of first aid, no matter where your girls find themselves! Let’s review what you need to know to help your girls earn their First Aid badge. Bring: Candy/Mint Tin (Altoids, Sucrets) and a copy of the First Aid Badge requirements 307 Sing Sing Sing –Faith Koons at Shenango Cabin Have you ever seen a penguin drinking tea? Who Stole My Chicken? Learn a variety of silly songs, action songs, and some traditional Girl Scout songs - and how to teach them to your girls! 308 Aboriginal Dot Painting – Peggy Stoudt and Joy Cohen at Brandywine Cabin The Australian Aborigine of the western desert kept their stories alive through dot art. Learn some of the history and give it a try in this workshop. 309 Fashion Patrol: Jean Pincushion and Pencil Holder – Karen Zimmerman at Perkiomen Cabin Recycle an old pair of jeans and some tin cans into a really cool pincushion and a pencil holder! Learn about the Fashion Patrol and other cool things you can make. Bring: One pair of old jeans, a recycled tuna can and a recycled soup or vegetable can, Scissors, ruler, pencil 310 Pallets with a Purpose: Clock – John Hoff at Arts & Crafts Barn Are you intimidated by one of the hottest crafting trends? Deconstructing wood pallets seems much harder than it is! Help your girls earn the Woodworking Badge and repurpose valuable materials! You will be amazed at how easy it is! This workshop will teach you how to make a rustic wall clock. Bring: Leather work gloves, hammer, safety glasses 311 Countdown to World Thinking Day! –Mary Jane Meconi at ConewagoShelter Devote a time each week to thinking, sharing, and learning about the Girl Scout and Girl Guide programs. Learn about our 4 world centers, 5 regions, and countries of WAGGGS. 312 String Art Fun – Audrey Schaeffer and Marie Lord at Dining Hall Looking for a fresh craft to do with your girls? Create interesting pictures using string or yarn! Learn one technique with nails on canvas and another by sewing on cardstock. Bring: Ruler, scissors, small hammer (or size you have) the nails are tiny 313 Tree ID – Nancy Thompson at Dining Hall Porch Give your girls a tree to call their own! Learn the basics of tree identification so you can help your girls learn how to do it themselves. This workshop will work with the Cadette Trees Badge. Bring: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, be prepared to hike around camp 602 Basket Weaving: FALL Fat Tote –Debra Zvanut at Allegheny Cabin DOUBLE SESSION This course runs from Session 3 through Session 4, you must attend both sessions. Make sure you register for both parts of this course! The ancient art of basket weaving is alive and well - now learn how to teach it to your girls! Participants will learn the basic skills needed to complete the Fat Tote in Fall colors. Skills include making the base, weaving the sides, pattern design, and rimming. This workshop is a double class period. Bring: Garden shears, pencil, old towel, measuring tape 802 Indoor Overnight Skills – Hagar Malone at Swatara Cabin DOUBLE SESSION This course runs from Session 3 through Session 4, you must attend both sessions. Make sure you register for both parts of this course! During Indoor Overnight Skills, volunteers will learn progression and guidelines of overnight experiences, understand how to incorporate the Girl Scout Leadership experience, be able to instruct girls and adults on appropriate gear, and learn how to pack accordingly. Indoor Overnight Skills is valid for five years, and must be completed prior to attending Basic Outdoor Skills. 901 Archery Instructor Certification – Randy Ravago at Eaglesmere DOUBLE SESSION This course runs from Session 3 through Session 4, you must attend both sessions. Make sure you register for both parts of this course! Are you ever stuck on what to do with your girls next? Have your girls seen the archery courses at camp and wondered when they could do that? Now’s your chance! Become an archery instructor in this all day course. Certification card included. There is an additional fee of $22 for this workshop. SESSION 4 401 Outdoor Photography –Leslie Monahan and Amy Fields at Perkiomen Cabin Discuss and complete the Outdoor Photography Badge. Use your camera to create a photo gallery using the great outdoors as your focal point! Bring: personal digital camera with charged batteries! 402 Let’s Get Our Girls Outside –Barb Rhodes at Allegheny Shelter You’d love to start getting your girls outside more, but how? Learn plenty of program ideas to get your girls excited about the outdoors. Hikes, hunts, games, crafts, and more! 403 All About Tents – Jerry Hopple at Lackawanna Shelter Do your girls itch for fun, new experiences outdoors? Then this workshop is for you! Tent camping with girls is unrestrictive and versatile. Learn the ins and outs of pitching tents and take your girls to new places - other than GS camp! 404 Basic Crochet – Kristy Boon at Dining Hall No crochet skills? No Problem! Come learn basic crochet technique and make a quick and easy hair bow (and possibly a headband) to wear home in the color of your choice. Make one to match any outfit! Easy enough to teach your girls! Bring: Skein of worsted weight yarn, size F or G crochet hook, scissor, darning or tapestry needle,1 plain snap open hair clip. 405 Why Does That Work? Is it Science or Fun? –Nancy DeHaven at Perkiomen Shelter Are your Girl Scouts curious - always asking how things work? Then you have to check out this hands-on workshop! You'll learn fun projects to bring journey concepts to life. From launching rockets, building a catapult, to making better bubbles and tantalizing smells. Ideas for Brownie WOW, Junior Get Moving, Cadette Breath- and other badges. 406 Planning Older Girl Travel – Cathy Moulton at Swatara Shelter Girl World Travel - WAGGGS - Planning an international trip may seem scary - but not anymore! Learn how to break the process down into manageable pieces, including money-earning tips and ideas! 407 Stars, Icicles, and Snowflakes – Faith Koons at Shenango Cabin Beautiful wire stars, beaded icicles, and snowflakes! Learn how to make a variety of easy holiday ornaments for all ages. Bring: Needle Nosed Pliers 408 Aboriginal Dot Painting – Peggy Stoudt and Joy Cohen at Brandywine Cabin The Australian Aborigine of the western desert kept their stories alive through dot art. Learn some of the history and give it a try in this workshop. 409 Initial Art – Christie Bett at Dining Hall Personalized crafts are hot right now – and nothing is more personal than your own initial! Learn how to work with your Girl Scouts to cut out a letter, then decorate with trendy textures, patterns, and color combos that will make you want to create the whole alphabet! Bring: Exacto or utility knife, glue gun if you have one 410 Travel Workshop – Tori Laird at Lackawanna Cabin Come learn about the GSEP Travel Pathway! Planning a troop trip? Learn about the required forms and best practices for planning the best girl-led troop trips. Have girls that want to travel on their own? Learn about Destinations and our council-sponsored trip to Costa Rica this summer! Interested in global Girl Scouting? Get a taste for scouting around the world as you learn about WAGGGS and the four World Centers. Are you a volunteer who loves to travel, has lots of travel experience (or would like to get some), and wants to get more girls exploring the world through Girl Scouting? Learn about GSEP’s new Global Action Volunteer Committee! There are tons of exciting adventures out there for every girl! 411 Knots – Arthur Meconi at Conewago Shelter We are excited to offer the opportunity for you to learn the classic Girl Scout skill of Knot Tying! Knot tying is a basic, essential life skill. Learn 7 knots and make a knot board that you can take back to teach your troop! 412 French Bulletin Boards – Marie Lord at Dining Hall A bulletin board that needs no thumb tacks? How does that work? Check out this workshop to learn how to create a chic 12x16 French Bulletin Board using fabric, ribbon, and buttons! Bring: Scissors, a heavy duty staple gun (if you have one) and a small hammer 413 Catholic Recognitions –Cindy Sattizahn at Dining Hall Leaders interested in their troop's earning recognitions in the Catholic Church MUST have training. This class fulfills that requirement for Daisy through Ambassador. SESSION 5 – Sunday 501 Beginning Camping Fun – Leslie Monahan and Amy Fields at Pennypack Do you have a camping trip coming up - but don't know where to start with planning the activities? Then you want to check out this workshop! You'll learn to create a schedule at camp that uses a natural flow of active and leisure activities, including hands-on projects like water painting, pony bead trefoils; dried flower bookmarks; I67 Letter Boxing, and more! Bring: Tote to put your projects in 502 Weaving with Plastic Yarn –Lee Carr at Dining Hall Check out Weaving with Plastic Yarn! Your girls will love this material with a fun name - PLARN! Use traditional weaving techniques combined with RRR (reuse/reduce/recycle) to create a place mat and circular pom-pom flower. 503 Fashion Patrol: Jean Pincushion and Pencil Holder – Karen Zimmerman at Perkiomen Cabin Recycle an old pair of jeans and some tin cans into a really cool pincushion and a pencil holder. Learn about the Fashion Patrol and other cool things you can make. Bring: One pair of old jeans, a recycled tuna can and a recycled soup or vegetable can, Scissors, ruler, pencil 504 Brooch Bouquet – Theresa Santalucia at Dining Hall Use some surprising materials to create a lasting, unique bouquet to treasure! This workshop will use crystals and brooches, along with flowers, to build a beautiful bouquet. They're great for a dance, a gift, or a centerpiece! Bring: Scissors, floral tape, wire cutters, Any pins/brooches and silk flowers you would like to use 505 SWAPS – Liz Kilcullen at Dining Hall Explore and share ways we can use throw-away and found items to make SWAPS from water bottles, nail polish, soda pull tabs, and even bread tabs! Reduce, recycle, and reuse to create unique SWAPS for your event. Bring: Scissors, tacky glue or glue gun, something to carry swaps that may still be wet from glue (shoebox?) 506 Traditional Songs for Every GS – Karen Harris at Perkiomen Shelter Is “Make New Friends” the only Girl Scout song you know? Wait - maybe you don't even know that one! Well then it's about time you take a look at how you can enrich your girls' experience by adding music! This workshop will teach you the traditional songs that every Girl Scout should know - what are you waiting for? Let's start singing! Bring: Battery operated tape recorder, pen or pencil 507 Rhythm Games – Faith Koons at Shenango Cabin Learn how to teach girls several fun, rhythmic table games to play while camping or at a troop meeting, using only your hands or cups while seated at a table. 508 Making a Statement with Plastic Masks – Cheryl Bryant at Swatara Cabin Having image issues? Learn how to turn your own unique face into a work of art! You'll make a plaster mold of your face, then learn how to turn it into an inspiring and encouraging art form. An ideal world for girls is only as far away as we let it be! This can be successfully used as an activity in the Girltopia Journey. It also can meet some of the requirements for the Senior “Collage Artist” badge. Bring: Your face must be clean (no make-up other than on eyes) and your hair must be tied back and completely off of your face…plaster (casting material) will be put on your face. Wear old clothes - this is a messy workshop! 509 Clay Charm Bracelets – Patti Mosser at Brandywine Cabin Feed your girls' desire for creativity - and up their cookie selling potential with this craft! Learn how to mold clay into a beautiful Girl Scout Cookie charm bracelet! This project will help you work with your girls to earn the Cookie Advertisement-Jewelers Badge-Clay Badge. Bring: Wire cutters and needle nose pliers 510 Introduction to Knitting – Kristy Boon at Dining Hall Don't know how to knit? That's great! You don't need any prior experience to take this workshop! Learn basic knit stitch and make a headband to wear home in the color of your choice. Easy enough to teach your girls! Bring: Skein of worsted weight yarn, pair size 8 knitting needles, tape measure, scissor, darning or tapestry needle 511 Woven Indian Corn Door Decoration – Debra Zvanut at Allegheny Cabin If your girls love seasonal creative projects - then this workshop is for you! Participants will learn the basic skills needed to complete 3 Indian Corn in variegated fall colors. Skills include setting up the spokes, continuous weaving, and wrapping. They will weave one or two ears of corn during this workshop, and will leave with a kit to take home! Bring: Garden shears, pencil, old towel, measuring tape 512 Bronze Award – Sonia Foderaro at Dining Hall Learn how to present the Bronze Award to your Junior Girl Scouts. Learn what the requirements are and how to help them create a Bronze Award Take Action project they can be proud of! Bring: Junior Girls Guide to Girl Scouting 513 Painting with Girl Scouts – Leslie Merrigan at Lackawanna Cabin Come learn about the color wheel, some artists, and how to paint a cherry blossom sunset. You will leave with some of the materials needed to teach it yourself, a lesson plan to use with your troop, and your very own masterpiece! Help your Brownies earn their Painting Badge and apply these skills to badges of all grade levels. Bring: a paintbrush – if you have one