Some upcoming opportunities: Camp HERO, Coding, Parks Opportunities

Hi everyone!

In addition to our usual troop summer Girl Scout events (Renaissance Faire, Old World Wisconsin, Beach Clean Ups, etc.)  I found a few upcoming Scout Programs you might be interested in.  I'll be working on our summer schedule soon, but for now, here's some other fun opportunities.  (See you Saturday Morning too!  9-11 at Daffodil park!)

A couple years ago, Evie did a Boundary Waters two-week Canoe Trip with Girl Scout Destinations, and she loved it.  If you're interested in travel and scouting opportunities that expand your horizons, check out the Destination Trips for next year:

2022 Destinations Coming Soon!

·         Girls in grades 6-12 can travel to amazing places, try new things, and meet sister Girl Scouts from around the globe through Girl Scout Destinations.

·         Girl Scout Destinations generally happen during summer, range in length, and focus on a variety of topics. Past Girl Scout Destinations have included dog sledding in Minnesota, kayaking in Alaska, engineering in Missouri, astronautics in Alabama, and a service challenge in Costa Rica.

·         Financial assistance may be available through GSWISE.

·         All 2022 Destinations will be posted around May 1 with applications due June 15.

 

Camp HERO is another fun summer experience for girls, especially if they're interested in the rescue services.  

CampHERO (Grades 8-12)

·         Overnight camp taking place June 13-18

·         Rappel down the side of a building, use the jaws of life to extricate a crash victim, and chase down and handcuff a suspect. Also learn about blood splatter analysis, crime scene processing, CPR, search and rescue, self-defense, and so much more! Spend a week living and training just like professional firefighters, police officers, and EMTs at Milwaukee Area Technical College while your nights are spent at Trefoil Oaks Program Center. Learn from real-world heroes to get a real-life vision of what it takes to have a career in the protective services.

·         Learn More & Register Now

If you're interested in coding, this might be worth checking out.  I don't know how many of the 200 free registrations are still available (I bet they go fast!)

Think Like a Programmer Journey (Grades 6-12)

·         This opportunity is FREE for the first 200 girls who express interest and commit to completing the 8-week programming project. To receive the discount code for registration, email Margarita Fons at mfons@gswise.org.

·         Earn the Think Like a Programmer Journey online and learn to code like a programmer while overcoming obstacles, building problem solving skills, and developing confidence as an independent coder. When you finish your Journey, you will have coded a final project of your choosing. CodeCampKidz will guide you step-by-step as you work through your project from the comfort of home on your own schedule. No experience or previous coding knowledge is required.

And finally, if you're into getting outside, and using our Milwaukee Parks, here's a way to earn prizes while having fun:

Spring into PARKticipation!

Become a PARKticipant!   It's simple, easy, and FREE, and you can earn prizes by PARKticipating!

Here's how PARKticipation works:

1.         Download a FREE PARKticipation card from the website or email director@parkpeoplemke.org to have a card sent to your home.

2.         To earn prizes, complete the activities displayed on the PARKticipation card, crossing out each activity you complete.

3.         To qualify for prizes, scan or take a photo of the card and submit on or before June 30, 2021.

 

https://parkpeoplemke.org/get-involved/parkticipate/

Saturday Park Clean Up Details!

Hi scouts!

Here are the details for the Greendale Park Cleanup this Saturday 5/22:

When:  9-11:00AM Saturday 5/22

Where:  Meet up by Daffodil Park (behind Ferch's/Milk Can)

What:  Jobs include- cleaning up Dale Creek (garbage, invasive species, leaves), planting flowers, planting a tree, and pulling weeds.  We also have cigarette butt clean up kits which can be used for trash and cigarette butts.  

What to bring:  Just yourselves!    All supplies, including snacks and drinks will be provided.

Who:  Parents, friends, brothers and sisters, are all welcome to join in, or come back for pick up at 11:00.

See you there!

Aleks

Re: Girl Scouts: 2 Reminders for Tomorrow!

i am sorry but katie and i won't be able to help tomorrow. we were supposed to go up north later but it got rescheduled to leave friday. i apologize. sue

On May 7, 2021, at 10:20 AM, Aleks Skibicki <kwaterk1978@yahoo.com> wrote:



Hi everyone!

Two reminders and details for tomorrow:

1)  Just a short reminder the park cleanup was rescheduled, and is NOT tomorrow.  The new date is 5/22 9-11AM.  Greendale DPW will get details to us.

2)  We're making dog and cat toys with kids at PetPalooza tomorrow!  Woohoo!  The timeline is 11:00-3:00 (I think I had said 2:00 before, so if you have to leave at 2:00, that's OK, but it would be really very very great if you could stay until 3:00.)  We should have enough people attending so that everyone will get a lot of time to also explore PetPalooza and have lunch there.  (The troop will cover lunch costs!)  We're assigned space on the street in front of Sugar and Flour.  

See you there!

Aleks

Girl Scouts: 2 Reminders for Tomorrow!

Hi everyone!

Two reminders and details for tomorrow:

1)  Just a short reminder the park cleanup was rescheduled, and is NOT tomorrow.  The new date is 5/22 9-11AM.  Greendale DPW will get details to us.

2)  We're making dog and cat toys with kids at PetPalooza tomorrow!  Woohoo!  The timeline is 11:00-3:00 (I think I had said 2:00 before, so if you have to leave at 2:00, that's OK, but it would be really very very great if you could stay until 3:00.)  We should have enough people attending so that everyone will get a lot of time to also explore PetPalooza and have lunch there.  (The troop will cover lunch costs!)  We're assigned space on the street in front of Sugar and Flour.  

See you there!

Aleks