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Find out all you can do with your troop here in the 2012 – 2013 Program Book. Camp out, get fit, make friends and explore your world. Take a look and decide which programs you’re interested in.

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Upcoming Events

May 18, 2013

Merrie-Wood Training Day

Need to get trained?
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Need to get training completed but not sure how to fit it all in? Come to a Training Day! Make a S’more at Fire, Food and Fun. Renew your Camping Adventures training. Get the First Aid and CPR training you need.

Location Camp Merrie-Wood, Manchester
Time 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Contact Jane Bielefield
800-922-2770, x3616
Email Contact

Link
http://gsofct.org/imis_public/Core/Events/eventdetails.aspx?iKey=TE13307&TemplateType=A

Attachments
Merrie-Wood_Training_Day_May_2013.pdf

May 18, 2013

Girl Scout Day at the Zoo

Explore the zoo and learn about animals
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Explore the connection between animals, water, and plants. Enjoy fun activities and games and see how the zoo helps endangered animals. Snack and event patch included.

Location Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport
Time 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Contact Nancy Bajek

Email Contact

Attachments
Girl_Scout_Day_at_the_Zoo_MAY_5-1.pdf

May 20, 2013

Girl Scout Information Night

Roxbury
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Interested in learning more about Girl Scouts? Join us at the Minor Memorial Library for information about Girl Scouting in the Roxbury area. Open to all girls entering Kindergarten through grade 12. Parent must accompany child.

Location Minor Memorial Library, 23 South Street, Roxbury CT
Time 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Contact Teresa Allen
(860)482-4495ext3615
Email Contact

May 27, 2013

Offices and Shops Closed

Memorial Day
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Memorial Day

Location
Time 1:00 am
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May 28, 2013

Daisy Kindergarten Tea

North Haven - Green Acres
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COME JOIN THE FUN! Green Acres Daisy Kindergarten Tea Inviting all incoming Kindergarten girls! To see what a Girl Scout meeting is like! Tuesday, May 28 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Located at Green Acres Cafe 146 Upper State St, North Haven, CT Activities will include learning more about Girl Scouts Stories, crafts, games and songs. Learn more about our special 4 week Summer Daisy Program! RSVP or any questions please contact Felisa Natale North Haven Girl Scout Service Unit Treasurer fgscookie@comcast.net

Location Green Acres Cafe 146 Upper State St, North Haven
Time 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Contact Felisa Natale

Email Contact

May 29, 2013

GSOFCT Annual Meeting

Join us for our annual meeting of the corporation
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Join us for our annual meeting of the corporation and presentation of Volunteer Recognitions.

Location
Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Contact

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May 31, 2013

Daisy Kindergarten Tea

North Haven - Ridge Road
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COME JOIN THE FUN! Ridge Road Daisy Kindergarten Tea Inviting all incoming Kindergarten girls! To see what a Girl Scout meeting is like! Friday May 31st 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Located at Girl Scout Council Lower Level 20 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT Activities will include learning more about Girl Scouts Stories, crafts, games and songs. Learn more about our special 4 week Summer Daisy Program! RSVP or any questions please contact Felisa Natale North Haven Girl Scout Service Unit Treasurer fgscookie@comcast.net

Location Girl Scout Council Lower Level 20 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT
Time 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Contact Felisa Natale

Email Contact

May 31, 2013

Daisy Kindergarten Tea

North Haven - Clintonville
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COME JOIN THE FUN! Clintonville Daisy Kindergarten Tea Inviting all incoming Kindergarten girls! To see what a Girl Scout meeting is like! Friday May 31 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Located at Girl Scout Council Lower Level 20 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT Activities will include learning more about Girl Scouts Stories, crafts, games and songs. Learn more about our special 4 week Summer Daisy Program! RSVP or any questions please contact Felisa Natale North Haven Girl Scout Service Unit Treasurer fgscookie@comcast.net

Location Girl Scout Council Lower Level 20 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT
Time 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Contact Felisa Natale

Email Contact

June 1, 2013

Girl Scout Day at Stamford Museum and Nature Center

Girl Scout activities and nature education
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Girl Scout Families and Troops are invited to join us Saturday, June 1, for a morning of Girl Scout activities. Later, explore the Museum and Nature Center at your leisure. Register by May 15.

Location Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford
Time 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact Nancy Bajek
(203)239-2922ext3369
Email Contact

Link
http://gsofct.org/iMIS_public/Core/Events/eventdetails.aspx?iKey=PG13038

Attachments
Girl_Scout_Day_Stamford_Mus_JUNE_5-13-13.pdf

June 5, 2013

Daisy Kindergarten Tea

North Haven - Montowese
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COME JOIN THE FUN! Montowese Daisy Kindergarten Tea Inviting all incoming Kindergarten girls! To see what a Girl Scout meeting is like! Wednesday, June 5, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Located at Montowese School Library 145 Fitch St, North Haven, CT Activities will include learning more about Girl Scouts Stories, crafts, games and songs. Learn more about our special 4 week Summer Daisy Program! RSVP or any questions please contact Felisa Natale North Haven Girl Scout Service Unit Treasurer fgscookie@comcast.net

Location Montowese School Library 145 Fitch St, North Haven, CT
Time 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Contact Felisa Natale

Email Contact

June 8, 2013

Aspetuck Training Day

Need to get trained?
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Location Camp Aspetuck, Weston
Time 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
Contact Jane Bielefield
800-922-2770, x3616
Email Contact

Link
http://www.gsofct.org/imis_public/Core/Events/eventdetails.aspx?iKey=TE13308&TemplateType=A

Attachments
Aspetuck_Training_Day_June_2013.pdf

June 13, 2013

Girl Scout Information Night

Easton
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Would you like your daughter to…Experience new places and activities? Learn Life Skills? Make new friends? Gain more self confidence? Improve the world? Registration for New Girl Scouts! Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Information session for parents of new Girl Scouts, especially incoming Daisy scouts! Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Registration for new and existing scouts and their families For more information please contact Beth Natt at Bnjb@optonline.net Easton Girl Scouts, or Nicole Mangione, Girl Scouts of Connecticut, at the Bridgeport Service Center, (203)334-3145 Ext.3022 or Nmangione@gsofct.org

Location Easton Public Library, Community Room, 691 Morehouse Rd.
Time 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Contact Nicole Mangione
(203)334-3145ext3022
Email Contact

June 15, 2013

New York City Day Trip

Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can jump on the bus and head to the city
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Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can jump on the bus and head to the city. Begin at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, explore Times Square, check out the Museum of Natural History, and more! Bus stops in Hartford, New Haven, and Fairfield County.

Location New York City
Time 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Contact Nancy Bajek
203-239-2933ext3369
Email Contact

Attachments
NYC_Day_Trip_JUNE_CSA.pdf

June 27, 2013

Exploring Hammonasset

Explore varied shoreline habitats at Hammonasset State Park with a marine biologist
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Explore varied shoreline habitats at Hammonasset State Park with a marine biologist. Explore tidal pools, seek invasive species, and discover what lurks in the march! Bring a bag lunch for a picnic under the pavilion.

Location Hammonassett State Park, Madison
Time 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact Jacque Simpson-Gilson
(203)239-2922ext3336
Email Contact

Link
http://www.gsofct.org/iMIS_public/Core/Events/eventdetails.aspx?iKey=PG13053

Attachments
Exploring_Hammonasett_JUNEJULYJC.pdf

June 29, 2013

Girl Scout Day at Lake Compounce

Join Girl Scout Troops of all ages and families for a day of fun
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Join Girl Scout Troops of all ages and families for a day of fun! Enter the park early for a variety of hands-on thrill builder activities and design challenges. See the science behind some of the rides. Buffet lunch included. $45 per person. See the flyer below for more information.

Location Lake Compounce, Bristol
Time 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact Erica Mitchell

Email Contact

Link
http://www.gsofct.org/imis_public/Core/Events/eventdetails.aspx?iKey=PG13064&TemplateType=A

Attachments
GS_Day_LakeCompounce2_JUNEALL.pdf

July 4-5, 2013

Offices and Shops Closed

Independence Day
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Independence Day

Location
Time 1:00 am
Contact

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July 11, 2013

Daisy Summer Series

North Haven
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Inviting all girls entering Kindergarten and First Grade not currently in a troop to join the Girl Scout Summer Daisy 4 Week Program, Thursdays, July 11,18, 25 and Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. *August 1 will include a Pinning Ceremony Activities will include learning more about Girl Scouts, stories, crafts, games and songs. Cost: $15.00 includes registration fee, supplies and pin. Please make checks payable to GSOFCT. Financial aid available upon request. Uniforms will be discussed at the first meeting. Questions please contact: Anita M. Silvestro at (203)239-2922 Ext. 3334 or asilvestro@gsofct.org

Location North Haven Recreation Center, 7 Linsley Street, North Haven, CT
Time 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Contact Anita Silvestro
(203)239-2922ext3334
Email Contact

July 11, 2013

Exploring Hammonassett

Explore varied shoreline habitats at Hammonassett State Park with a marine biologist
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Explore varied shoreline habitats at Hammonassett State Park with a marine biologist. Explore tidal pools, seek invasive species, and discover what lurks in the march! Bring a bag lunch for a picnic under the pavilion.

Location Hammonassett State Park, Madison
Time 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact Jacque Simpson-Gilson
(203)239-2922ext3336
Email Contact

Link
http://www.gsofct.org/iMIS_public/Core/Events/eventdetails.aspx?iKey=PG13054

Attachments
Exploring_Hammonasett_JUNEJULYJC.pdf

July 16, 2013

Become a Girlz R.U.L.E. Facilitator

Learn how to facilitate one of our signature programs
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Girlz R.U.L.E. (Respect, Understand, Lead, Empower) is an anti-bullying program designed for girls. Girl Scouts of Connecticut has developed this signature initiative and there are programs throughout the state. Volunteers are needed to facilitate this program to girls in grades three through eight, which may be offered during school hours, immediately after school, or in one-day workshops or events. There is no cost for this training. Light refreshments will be served throughout the day, bring a lunch and covered mug. More trainings will be offered throughout the membership year. To register, contact Hannah Granfield.

Location North Haven Service Center
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact Hannah Granfield
(203)239-2922ext3309
Email Contact

July 18, 2013

Exploring Hammonassett

Explore varied shoreline habitats at Hammonassett State Park with a marine biologist
More Info

Location Hammonassett State Park, Madison
Time 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact Jacque Simpson-Gilson
(203)239-2922ext3336
Email Contact

Link
http://www.gsofct.org/iMIS_public/Core/Events/eventdetails.aspx?iKey=PG13055

Attachments
Exploring_Hammonasett_JUNEJULYJC.pdf

July 23, 2013

Become a Girlz R.U.L.E. Facilitator

Learn how to facilitate one of our signature programs
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Location Hartford Service Center
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact Hannah Granfield
(203)239-2922ext3309
Email Contact

September 2, 2013