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Programs from the Heart
2012-2013 Fall/Winter Program Guide
What’s New
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey welcomes you to our 2012-2013 Fall/Winter Program Guide. At Girl Scouts Heart of
New Jersey we are always looking to offer exciting programs and events that provide girls with excellent
opportunities to develop leadership skills while having fun. This guide covers October - January and presents
programs in the areas of S.T.E.M. (science, technology engineering and math), financial literacy, awards, health and
fitness, community service and advocacy, and arts and culture. Registration opens September 15, 2012. Troops,
groups, and individuals are welcome. (Non-Girl Scouts: online membership registration is available at: http://bit.ly/
gshnjnewmember)
Check Our Website at www.gshnj.org
All programs and schedules are subject to change. This Program Guide is an overview of various upcoming
activities Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey has planned for the 2012-13 membership year; however, please visit
www.gshnj.org often to track any new additions, updates or changes to event locations, times or dates.
How to Use Our Online Calendar Tool
Our online calendar tool complements this guide:
The online calendar at: www.gshnj.org has the most updated information about Council events, meetings,
gatherings, special events, promotions and conferences. For an extended view of all program descriptions, to view
multiple events throughout a particular day, or to sort by repeated events occurring on a weekly, monthly or yearly
basis, click on the calendar tab on our Home Page, then click on a specific date. The online calendar tool enables
search for events by date or program level as well as by specific search terms.
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Our Mission
GSHNJ is THE place where girls, while spending time with friends, choose fun experiences that fit their lives and
develop their individual strengths and talents to become their courageous and confident selves.
Contact Information
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey
Phone: (908) 518-4400 | www.gshnj.org
Central Service Center 201 Grove Street East, Westfield, NJ 07090
East Service Center
120 Valley Road Montclair, NJ 07042
West Service Center 1171 Route 28 North Branch, NJ 08876
Please mail the program registration form(s) and payment(s) to:
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey
Attn: Program Registrar
1171 Route 28 North Branch, NJ 08876
Questions?
Please call: (973) 842-4235 or email: programs@gshnj.org
For your planning convenience:
The next Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey program guide will feature February - May 2013 programs and program
registration will open on December 1, 2012.
Important Dates & Council Closings 2012-2013 Membership Year
September 2012 Nut, Candy and Magazine Program Starts October 2012
Girl Scout Heart of New Jersey Birthday
Octoberfest (Camp Hoover)
SUM Kick Off
GSHNJ Camp Out
All Staff In-Service Day: CLOSED
Nut, Candy and Magazine Program Ends Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday
November 2012 Thanksgiving Holiday: CLOSED
December 2012 Beauty & Bling Event
All Staff In-Service Day: CLOSE at Noon
Winter Holiday: CLOSED January 2013
New Year’s Day: CLOSED National Girl Scout Cookie Sleepover Cookie Program Starts February 2013 World Thinking Day
March 2013
Annual Meeting Girl Scout Week Begins/ Girl Scout Sunday
Girl Scout Birthday
Girl Scout Sabbath
April 2013
Cookie Program Ends Girl Scout Leadership Appreciation Day
May 2013
Golf Outing
Volunteer Recognition Dinner
June 2013
Gold Award Ceremony
September 29th
October 1st
October 5th
October 11th
October 6th-7th
October 16th
October 19th
October 31st
November 22nd- 23rd
December 4th
December 14th
December 24th- 31st
January 1st
January 12th-13th
January 14th
February 22nd
March TBD
March 11th
March 12th
March 17th
April 21st
April 22nd
May 20th
May 22nd
June 9th
Support Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey!
One hundred percent — every penny of your donation to the Annual Family Campaign (AFC) directly supports our
local Girl Scout mission.
The AFC bridges the gap between Council income and the cost of providing a strong Girl Scout program in our
communities, which is more than $257 annually per girl. The AFC, along with other revenue streams including product
sales, programs, camp corporate and foundation support and the Council Service Fee, provides the combined resources
needed to serve each girl.
Your financial commitment to the AFC allows us to:
• Support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by engaging girls in discovering themselves, connecting with other and taking action to make the world a better place.
• Recruit and retain enthusiastic volunteers to engage and mentor girls
• Provide age-appropriate, developmental materials and resources to allow volunteers to inspire
girls and deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
• Give girls access to state of the art facilities, skilled professionals and role models in a variety of fields, cutting edge technology, and exciting travel opportunities
• Serve girls equally by providing financial assistance to those in need
With your support, we can continue to provide programming to girls in the communities we serve to help make the most
of this exciting time in their lives! Please send your tax-deductible contribution to Girl Scouts Heart of New
Jersey or donate online at http://bit.ly/gshnjdonate.
Program Index
This Program Index works as a table of contents that will help you to identify each program that is being offered by Girl Scouts Heart
of New Jersey for the Fall/Winter 2012-2013 Membership Year.
This year our programs are arranged by the following categories: Arts & Culture, Awards, Financial Literacy, Hearts of Service, Health
and Fitness, Outdoor Activities, Multiple Category, Overnights and S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). We have also
developed a system similar to nutrition labels - each program description tells you generally what is “inside” the program you're
choosing by listing its “parts,” such as a description, Program Level (D for Daisy, B for Brownie, J for Junior, C for Cadette, S for Senior
and A for Ambassador), the Journey Skill involved, the location, day, time, and any other relevant information you may need. Please
visit our website, www.gshnj.org, for Program Registration instructions, to download a registration form and access to our program
calendar.
Adult Policy: Some programs only have enough space for the number of adults as required by our Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios
Only. This is reflected as “Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only” Others have room for more adults. This is reflected as “All Adults
Welcome”
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Cookie Rewards
This symbol (to the right of program titles) indicates Cookie Rewards can be applied to pay for this Council-sponsored activity.
Attention Juliettes!
Girls who want to be members of GSHNJ, but choose not to participate in troop or group activities, can register as an individual
member, also known as a “Juliette.” This gives you the opportunity to participate in all Council-sponsored activities, including Product
Programs! See page 18 for more details.
Program Refund and Credit Policy
Once a troop or individual registers for a GSHNJ run program, a refund will be issued only if one of the two conditions below exists:
1. The troop or individual cancels the registration prior to or by end of business in the last day of the two (2) week registration
deadline before the program is scheduled to run. No refunds will be issued after the two-week deadline. ** All programs, unless
specified, have a registration deadline of 2 weeks prior to the deadline date.
2. Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey reserves the right to cancel events due to insufficient registration, inclement weather or any other
extenuating circumstance. Only those participants who have registered will be notified of cancellations and changes. Refunds will be
issued in full for events which are cancelled by Council. Specific information regarding weather cancellations will be included in your
confirmation letter.
Should you be unable to attend an event for which you have signed up, a written request for refund (email or mail) must be received
by the registration deadline. Refunds will be given minus 10% of the original per girl or per adult fee to cover administrative costs
(e.g., if the per girl fee was $20, a $2 fee per girl will be assessed). Please allow 4 weeks for processing.
If a refund is issued, it will be made in the same manner as payment received. Cash will be refunded by check. There will be no
program credits issued.
Programs/events conducted by other institutions have their own cancellation policies that GSHNJ cannot override. Refunds will be
issued according to that institution’s policies.
Programs for which GSHNJ has hired outside facilitators and/or transportation companies (this includes all Broadway show trips) are
non-refundable.
Arts & Culture
Phillipsburg Steam Train Ride & Corn Maze
Program Level(s): D, B, J, C, S, A Program Code: 3199
Come ride a steam train in New Jersey! Located in
Phillipsburg, NJ along the Delaware River, the steam
locomotive powers a passenger train that evokes memories
of a time-gone-by. Along the ride a stop will be made at
a corn maze. Then it’s off to the pumpkin patch so you can
pick a pumpkin of your own! Hop back on board to return to
the beginning. This is a great fun trip for the entire
family! This is a rain or shine event.
Journey or Skill Involved: GS Community Camaraderie
Steam Train, 100 Elizabeth St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Sunday, October 14, 2012 11:00AM-12:30PM
Sunday, October 14, 2012
12:30PM-2:00PM
Sunday, October 14, 2012
2:00PM-3:30PM
Sunday, October 14, 2012
3:30PM-5:00PM
Girl Cost: $10 Adult Cost: $10
Girl Min/Max: 50/500 Adult Min/Max: 10/50
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Folk Dance for Cadettes
Program Level(s): C Program Code: 3331-01
Come travel the world through dance. Learn some fun folk
dances. Your instructors have many years of experience,
dancing and performing both here and abroad. This is a great
way to learn about other cultures through their dance and
another way to get some fun exercise.
Journey or Skill Involved: Arts & Culture - Dance
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:00PM-1:45PM
Girl Cost: $6 Adult Cost: No cost
Girl Min/Max: 5/30 Adult Min/Max: 3/30
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Folk Dance for Seniors
Program Level(s): S Program Code: 3331-02
Come travel the world through dance. Learn some fun folk
dances. Your instructors have many years of experience,
dancing and performing both here and abroad. This is a great
way to learn about other cultures through their dance and
another way to get some fun exercise.
Journey or Skill Involved: Arts & Culture - Dance
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Saturday, October 20, 2012 2:00PM-2:45PM
Girl Cost: $6 Adult Cost: No cost
Girl Min/Max: 5/30 Adult Min/Max: 3/30
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Folk Dance for Ambassadors
Program Level(s): A Program Code: 3331-03
Come travel the world through dance. Learn some fun folk
dances. Your instructors have many years of experience,
dancing and performing both here and abroad. This is a great
way to learn about other cultures through their dance and
another way to get some fun exercise.
Journey or Skill Involved: Arts & Culture - Dance
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Saturday, October 20, 2012 3:00PM-3:45PM
Girl Cost: $6 Adult Cost: No cost
Girl Min/Max: 5/30 Adult Min/Max: 3/30
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Tote-ally Awesome Juniors
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3361-01
The Handwork Studio will guide you in creating your own
personalized tote bag! Learn practical and decorative skills
such as appliqué, embroidery, hand and machine sewing.
Create a beautiful one of a kind bag that is sure to please.
Best of all, it’s been made by hand!
Journey or Skill Involved: Art & Culture - Sewing
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Saturday, October 27, 2012 1:00PM-3:00PM
Girl Cost: $18 Adult Cost: No cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/ 45 Adult Min/Max: 3/25
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Tote-ally Awesome Brownies
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3361-02
The Handwork Studio will guide you in creating your own
personalized tote bag! Learn practical and decorative skills
such as appliqué, embroidery, hand and machine sewing.
Create a beautiful one of a kind bag that is sure to please.
Best of all, it’s been made by hand!
Journey or Skill Involved: Art & Culture - Sewing
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Saturday, October 27, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Girl Cost: $18 Adult Cost: No cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/45 Adult Min/Max: 3/25
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Tote-ally Awesome Cadettes
Program Level(s): C Program Code: 3361-03
The Handwork Studio will guide you in creating your own
personalized tote bag! Learn practical and decorative skills
such as appliqué, embroidery, hand and machine sewing.
Create a beautiful one of a kind bag that is sure to please.
Best of all, it’s been made by hand!
Journey or Skill Involved: Art & Culture - Sewing
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Saturday, October 27, 2012 4:00PM-6:00PM
Girl Cost: $18 Adult Cost: No cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/45 Adult Min/Max: 3/25
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Japanese Calligraphy & Sumi-e Flower Painting
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3339
Join us for a celebration of Japanese culture! Listen to
Japanese music and get an introduction to the language.
Learn the technique of Kanji style writing of Japanese
calligraphy characters and the ancient style of Sumi-e brush
painting of flowers and bamboo.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Sow What?,
Justice, and Breathe Journeys
Hunterdon Art Museum
arts & culture 5
7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ 08809
Saturday, November 3, 2012 9:00AM-2:00PM
Girl Cost: $35 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 10/17 Adult Min/Max: 2/5
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
you. Get ready to see the creative possibility in everyday
objects. This badge is an opportunity to make art as unique as
you. You may focus on either a theme about the environment
or about yourself.
Journey or Skill Involved: Arts & Culture - Art; Meets
requirements for Senior Legacy Badge Collage Artist
A Glimpse of the Past
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 2800
Saturday, November 3, 2012 2:00PM-4:00PM
Every town has a story and every town had people and events Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: No cost
that helped make it what it is today. At the Merchants &
Girl Min/Max: 20/25 Adult Min/Max: 3/15
Drovers Tavern Museum, you will enjoy listening to stories
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
that shaped the area’s history. You will learn about the local
community, tour the cemetery, learn about the history of the Stickley Social
building and play games from the past.
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3356
Journey or Skill Involved: A World of Girls
Juniors will earn “Social Butterfly” badge with this program
Merchants and Drover’s Museum
that will use the museum’s new exhibition, “Styling in the
Corner of St. George Ave and Westfield Ave, Rahway NJ 07065 American Family.” Working with a professor from Syracuse
Saturday, November 3, 2012 9:00AM-12:00PM
University to show fashions and social life for Gustav
Girl Cost: $7 Adult Cost: No Cost
Stickley’s family during their time in NJ (late 1800s-early
Girl Min/Max: 15/25 Adult Min/Max: 3/7
1900s), you get to have fun at this unique program that has
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
three components. You begin with a interactive lesson in
Etiquette/Manners to prepare for your “guests”. You will
Painting for Brownies - DeWitt
then tour the grounds of the museum and return to the main
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3347
room to have your Social that incorporates what you have
“Artists take what they see and make it beautiful.” Learn to
learned earlier. All of this will help you complete and earn
paint and color your world in super strokes. An environmental the requirements for the Social Butterfly badge (a newly
theme using natural found objects to inspire you will be the
issued badge).
focus of this workshop. Please bring five found nature objects Journey or Skill Involved: Complements aMUSE Journey;
to share with a partner.
Meets requirements for Social Butterfly Badge
Journey or Skill Involved: Arts & Culture - Art
The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
2352 Route 10W, #5, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Saturday, November 3, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Sunday, November 4, 2012 12:30PM-2:30PM
Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: No cost
Sunday, November 4, 2012 3:30PM-5:30PM
Girl Min/Max: 20/25 Adult Min/Max: 3/25
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: No Cost
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Girl Min/Max: 20/32 Adult Min/Max: 2/5
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Drawing for Juniors
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3325
Fashion Art for Brownies
When you pick up your pencil, anything could leap from your Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3327
mind onto a sheet of paper. That’s what makes drawing so
Create and design ‘one of a kind’ art using mediums such as
fun. In this workshop, you’ll find techniques to make your
Batik, Marbling, and Beading. Let your creativity run wild as
drawings even better - which will make it more fun to see
you complete three projects suitable for wearing or fashion
what your imagination can do. Experiment with pencil, color
art for your bedroom. A variety of materials will be used and
pencil, and pastels. Learn shading and perspective. Draw a
may include cotton, paper, glass, clay, or polymer.
cover for your favorite book or CD.
Journey or Skill Involved: Arts & Culture - Art
Journey or Skill Involved: Arts & Culture - Art; Meets
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
requirements for Junior Legacy Badge Drawing
Saturday, November 10, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Girl Cost: $18 Adult Cost: No cost
Saturday, November 3, 2012 12:00PM-2:00PM
Girl Min/Max: 30/45 Adult Min/Max: 4/45
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: No cost
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Girl Min/Max: 20/25 Adult Min/Max: 3/25
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Colonial Crafts I
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3321
Collage Art for Cadettes & Seniors
Combine history with crafts and what do you get? A fun and
Program Level(s): C, S Program Code: 3320
active event that will have you learning how to master the
No matter what you do with your collage, there won’t be
crafts that used to be part of a girl’s everyday life back in
another just like it in the world. Everything - from the
colonial NJ. After an interactive tour of the Red Mill Village,
materials you choose to how they are assembled - is up to
you will get down to business … making crafts!
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Wool carding, weaving, and candle making are all included in
this fun, fall day of crafts. Use this as a time to make items
for SWAPS, gifts to give out for the holidays or to increase
your amazing library of knowledge.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements aMUSE Journey
Red Mill Museum
56 Main St, Clinton, NJ 08809
Saturday, November 10, 2012 10:00AM-12:30PM
Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: $15
Girl Min/Max: 15/40 Adult Min/Max: 3/10
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Greenwich Village Food Tour
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3333
Taste the real New York experience by having lunch at five
of the best shops and restaurants in the Greenwich Village
neighborhood. Lunch starts at Magnolia Bakery. The tour
continues with a bagel with cream cheese, Indian vegetable
roll, thin crust pizza from Joe’s Pizzeria, and Rocco’s cannoli
for dessert.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Senior Sow
What? and Ambassador Mission: Sisterhood Journeys
Meet at Nickel Spa 77 8th Ave. and West 14th Street, New
York, NY 10014
Saturday, November 10, 2012 11:30AM-1:30PM
Girl Cost: $39 Adult Cost: $39
Girl Min/Max: 15/30 Adult Min/Max: 15/40
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Fashion Art for Juniors
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3327-01
Create and design “one of a kind” art using mediums such as
Batik, Marbling, and Beading. Let your creativity run wild as
you complete three projects suitable for wearing or fashion
art for your bedroom. A variety of materials will be used and
may include cotton, glass, clay, or polymer. Please note that
hot wax will be used in the Batik process.
Journey or Skill Involved: Arts & Culture - Art
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Saturday, November 10, 2012 12:00PM-2:00PM
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: No cost
Girl Min/Max: 30/45 Adult Min/Max: 4/45
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Fashion Art for Cadettes
Program Level(s): C Program Code: 3327-02
Create and design “one of a kind” art using mediums such as
Batik, Marbling, and Beading. Let your creativity run wild as
you complete three projects suitable for wearing or fashion
art for your bedroom. A variety of materials will be used and
may include cotton, glass, clay, or polymer. Please note that
hot wax will be used in the Batik process.
Journey or Skill Involved: Arts & Culture - Art
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Saturday, November 10, 2012 2:00PM-4:00PM
Girl Cost: $23 Adult Cost: No cost
Girl Min/Max: 30/45 Adult Min/Max: 4/45
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Fashion Art for Seniors
Program Level(s): S Program Code: 3327-03
Create and design “one of a kind” art using mediums such as
Batik, Marbling, and Beading. Let your creativity run wild as
you complete three projects suitable for wearing or fashion
art for your bedroom. A variety of materials will be used and
may include cotton, silk, sea glass, metal, glass, or polymer.
Please note that hot wax will be used in the Batik process.
Journey or Skill Involved: Arts & Culture - Art
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Saturday, November 10, 2012 4:00PM-6:00PM
Girl Cost: $23 Adult Cost: No cost
Girl Min/Max: 30/45 Adult Min/Max: 4/45
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Disney On Ice
Program Level(s): D, B, J, C, S, A Program Code: 3118
It’s one colossal party on ice with all your favorite Disney
friends! Enjoy a winter wonderland with Mickey Mouse and
many of the Disney characters. This is a family event open
to all.
Journey or Skill Involved: GS Community Camaraderie
The Prudential Center
165 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07121
Friday, November 16, 2012 7:30PM
Girl Cost: $23 Adult Cost: $23
Girl Min/Max: 15/300 Adult Min/Max: 5/50
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Theater Badge Workshop
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3090
Take your first step toward Broadway while earning the Junior
Theater Badge! A professional theater group teaches you
everything about costumes, acting, lighting, makeup, scenery,
and much more. You will come up with your own skit and
there is a performance at the end of the exciting workshop.
This is a “Kodak” moment so leaders and adults bring your
cameras! Bring a bag lunch and drink. Includes badge for each
girl.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements aMUSE Journey
and the Junior Theater Badge
Bernardsville High School
26 Olcott Ave, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Saturday, November 17, 2012 9:30AM-3:30PM
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 250/400 Adult Min/Max: 25/50
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Brownie Sweet Shoppe - WCS
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3106
Enter Candyland! Make chocolate goodies to take home.
Learn to decorate cookies and try to make fudge!
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for
Brownie Sweet Shoppe Badge
West Service Center
Saturday, November 17, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Girl Cost: $24 Adult Cost: No Cost
arts & culture 7
Girl Min/Max: 40/75 Adult Min/Max: 5/8
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Brownie Sweet Shoppe - Bridgewater
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 2814
Come create and experience a sweet treat for the eyes and
imagaination as you visit with the Oompa-Loompas from
“Charlie’s Chocolate Factory.” Grab your golden ticket and
visit the “Chocoalte Room” to make delicious candy. Then
sail along the “Chocolate River” to dip and eat treats at the
flowing fondue. Check out the “Squirrel Room” and make
some crunch squirrel munch and don’t forget the “Sweet
Surprise Room” for some yummy ice cream. Come join these
activities and some other sweet treats at the Chocolate
Factory! Please notify of any food allergies. Please do not
wear uniforms or vest, etc.
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for
Brownie Sweet Shoppe Badge
Branch Reformed Church, Fellowship Hall
203 Route 28, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Saturday, November 17, 2012 11:00AM-1:00PM
or 2:30PM-4:30PM
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 40/75 Adult Min/Max: 5/8
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Colonial Crafts II
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3321
Combine history with crafts and what do you get? A fun and
active event where you will learn how to master the crafts
that used to be part of a girl’s everyday life back in colonial
NJ. After an interactive tour of the Red Mill Village, you will
get down to business … making crafts! With help from
professional artists, have fun at the basket making workshop
and create your own! Use this as a time to make items for
SWAPS, gifts to give out for the holidays, or increase your
amazing library of knowledge.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements aMUSE Journey
Red Mill Museum
56 Main St, Clinton, NJ 08809
Saturday, November 17, 2012 10:00AM-12:30PM
Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: $15
Girl Min/Max: 15/40 Adult Min/Max: 3/10
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Comic Artist
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3322
Jump into the world of comics with artist Doug Baron, who
has been publishing his own comic book series, Sugar Ray
Finhead, since 1992. Try simple cartooning techniques and
develop your own characters, names and storylines. Learn
elements of comic book art such as adding color, shading,
background and dialogue. Incorporate what you learn into a
four panel comic strip and earn your Comic Artist badge!
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Sow What?,
Justice, and Breathe Journeys
Hunterdon Art Museum
7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ 08809
Saturday, November 17, 2012 11:00AM-2:00PM
Saturday, January 5, 2013 11:00AM-2:00PM
Girl Cost: $35 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 10/17 Adult Min/Max: 2/5
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Junior Sweet Shoppe - WSC
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3161
Enter Candyland! Make chocolate goodies to take home.
Decorate cookies, make fudge, roll a ball to make ice cream
and then … enjoy eating all of it!
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for Junior
Sweet Shoppe Badge
West Service Center
Saturday, November 17, 2012 12:30PM-2:30PM
Girl Cost: $24 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 40/75 Adult Min/Max: 5/8
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Painting - Clinton
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3348
Visit the Hunterdon Art Museum and get inspired! This
painting workshop is ideal for the beginning artist or
someone developing their skills. Learn about famous
artists, different painting styles, material, murals and more.
Create paintings of your own and experiment with different
techniques for using tempera, watercolor and acrylic paints.
Explore color, composition and mood while you earn your
Painting badge. Please bring a smock and a flat box to carry
home projects.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements A World of Girls
Journey
Hunterdon Art Museum
7 Lower Center Street, Clinton, NJ 08809
Saturday, December 1, 2012 9:00AM-12:00PM
Girl Cost: $25 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 12/40 Adult Min/Max: 2/8
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Takin’ It Old School
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3358
“Are we watching a movie today?” “Where is the Computer
Lab?” “What grade are you in?” These are the kinds of
questions that come up when you’re a student in 2012.
Imagine what it would be like to be in a classroom with 12th
graders? Or having to do all of your work with a feather pen
and ink well?? Well, now you don’t have to imagine, as GSHNJ
has partnered up with colonial Red Mill Museum to allow you
to have a fun day in a real-life, one room schoolhouse! After
a tour of the Mill, Log Cabin, and General Store, channel your
inner Colonial self to test out what it would be like to go to
school back then. Learn how to use a feather pen and have
fun with role-playing activities … going back to school on
Monday will seem SO much better!
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements aMUSE Journey
Red Mill Museum
56 Main St, Clinton, NJ 08809
Saturday, December 1, 2012 10:00AM-12:30PM
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Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: $20
Girl Min/Max: 25/40 Adult Min/Max: 3/10
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Learn To Make An Evergreen Wreath
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3196
Learn to make two natural wreaths. This is a very marketable
skill and a great deal of fun! A large wreath will be made to
donate to the charity of the group’s choice. Make and take
home a smaller wreath.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Breathe, Sow
What? and Justice Journeys
Echo Park Program Center
Lilac Drive, Clinton Township, NJ 08822
Saturday, December 1, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Saturday, December 1, 2012 1:00PM-3:00PM
Girl Cost: $13 Adult Cost: $13
Girl Min/Max: 15/40 Adult Min/Max: 15/40
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Sweet Shoppe for Juniors - 3 Bridges
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3357
Enter Candy Land! Make some ice cream and enjoy eating
it. You will have fun making lollipops to take home, learn to
decorate cookies, and try your hand at making fudge.
Journey or Skill Involved: Cooking & Measuring
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
105 Summer Road, Three Bridges, NJ 08887
Saturday, December 1, 2012 12:30PM-2:30PM
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 40/100 Adult Min/Max: 6/20
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
decorate cookies and try your hand at making fudge. You will
receive recipes to bring home.
Journey or Skill Involved: Cooking & Measuring
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
105 Summer Road, Three Bridges, NJ 08887
Saturday, December 1, 2012 9:00AM-11:00AM
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 40/100 Adult Min/Max: 6/20
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Older Girl Card Party
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3346
Learn the art of making beautiful special cards to give to
family and friends. You will master paper cutting and folding,
good stamping techniques and how to emboss designs to
make really pretty cards. This is a hobby you can come to love
and can be turned into a business!
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements It’s Your Planet Love It! Journey
West Service Center
Sunday, December 2, 2012 12:00PM-2:00PM
East Service Center
Saturday, January 5, 2013 10:00AM-12:00PM
Central Service Center
Saturday, January 26, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 10/30 Adult Min/Max: 2/4
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
SOHO / Little Italy / Chinatown
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3354
Have a full lunch from 5 unique stores and restaurants in 3
neighborhoods. In SOHO we start with Gradaisy’s designer
Karaoke With The Stars!
thin crust pizza available in zucchini, mushroom or potato,
Program Level(s): J, C, S, A Program Code: 3341
followed by the Best Chocolate Cake in the World. Crossing
For all of you theater lovers out there, GSHNJ and
into Little Italy, it’s Alleva’s for fresh cheese, plus soppresata
StudentsLive have partnered up again to create a Karaoke-ful and Ferrara’s cannoli. In Chinatown, we’ll have pan-seared
experience that will be like no other! For 2 hours, girls will be pork dumplings at Tasty Dumplings. We’ll see historic
treated to a program filled with interactive behind-the-scenes cast-iron buildings and the home to art galleries in SOHO and
Broadway entertainment, unlimited food, drinks, and special the beautiful Police Building in Little Italy. In Chinatown, we’ll
awards. The best part? Girls get to share this experience with visit Columbus Park where there is lots of shopping.
their fellow Scouts, family members, and top Broadway
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Senior Sow
artists! This is a fabulous way to spend a Saturday evening in What? and Ambassador Mission: Sisterhood Journeys
The City, so come eat, laugh, and sing your little heart out to Meet at Sunglass Hut, 157 Spring St, New York, NY 10014
your favorite songs at this amazing workshop!
Saturday December 8, 2012 2:00PM-4:00PM
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements aMUSE and MEdia Girl Cost: $39 Adult Cost: $39
Journeys
Girl Min/Max: 15/40 Adult Min/Max: 15/40
Radio Star Karaoke Suites
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
3 West 35th St. (Between 5th & 6th Aves.) New York, NY 10001
Saturday, December 1, 2012 5:00PM-7:00PM
Fashion Through The Ages at Liberty Hall
Girl Cost: $70 Adult Cost: $70
Program Level(s): J, C Program Code: 2841
Girl Min/Max: 45/70 Adult Min/Max: 5/20
Create fun fashion crafts, accessories and earn a badge!
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements aMUSE and MEdia
Journeys
Sweet Shoppe for Brownies - 3 Bridges
Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 2815
Saturday, December 15, 2012 1:00PM-4:00PM
Enter Candy Land! Make some ice cream and enjoy eating
Girl Cost: $21 Adult Cost: $5
it. You will have fun making lollipops to take home, learn to
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Girl Min/Max: 30/70 Adult Min/Max: 30/70
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Me & My Gal Art Party - Clay & Jewelry Holiday Gift Projects
Program Level(s): B, J Program Code: 3059
Come with the Gal in your life (mother, grandma, aunt, etc.)
to create art together. You will take home beautiful one-of-akind keepsakes along with great memories! Experiment with
clay modeling techniques and jewelry making. All materials
provided.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements A World of Girls
Journey
Hunterdon Art Museum
7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ 08809
Saturday, December 15, 2012 5:00PM-7:00PM
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: $18
Girl Min/Max: 16/24 Adult Min/Max: 16/24
Adult Policy: Couple Event
Bhangara Fest
Program Level(s): D, B Program Code: 2951
Welcome to India! Enjoy a creative cultural experience. Watch
and learn the Indian Bhangara dance, try on traditional Indian
clothes, participate in a fashion show and put on henna
tattoos. Make a ‘ RANGOLI’ craft with a holiday twist and
sample Indian appetizers. Wear comfortable clothes.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Brownie Quest
Journey
West Service Center
Sunday, December 16, 2012 12:00PM-2:00PM
Sunday, December 16, 2012 3:00PM-5:00PM
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 30/50 Adult Min/Max: 9/15
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Hip Hop Basics
Program Level(s): J, C Program Code: 3189
Learn the basic moves of hip hop and give them a proper
dance foundation. Perfect your style in this fast and furious
dance style developed on the streets of New York City. Music
and moves age appropriate.
Journey or Skill Involved: Arts & Culture - Dance
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
(J) Friday, January 4, 2013 6:30PM-7:30PM
(C) Friday, January 4, 2013 7:30PM-8:30PM
Girl Cost: $8 Adult Cost: No cost
Girl Min/Max: 5/20 Adult Min/Max: 2/20
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Stickley Social: Special Edition
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3356
You’re invited to the Stickley Social at the Stickley Museum!
This special edition workshop features the museum’s
exhibition of beautiful fashions from 1911 - 1913 (on display
September, 2012 - January, 2013) and celebrates the 100th
birthday of Girl Scouts. Earn the Special Edition fun patch
as you explore the social graces, from table manners to
introductions and conversation starters, in preparation for
your own tea party and museum tour.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Brownie Quest
Journey
The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
2352 Rt. 10-West, #5, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Sunday, January 6, 2013 12:30PM-2:30PM
Sunday, January 6, 2013 3:30PM-5:30PM
Girl Cost: $18 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/32 Adult Min/Max: 2/8
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Snowflake Ball
Program Level(s): D, B Program Code: 3081
Calling all young girls in the land. Bring your Prince by the
hand (father, uncle, grandpa, etc). Come to a night of sheer
delight, dress up fancy and dance all night. There will be
games, music, snacks and fun. Find Cinderella’s slipper and
your heart will be won! Girls, please dress in all your finery dads & others wear what you please.
Journey or Skill Involved: GS Community Camaraderie
Bridgewater Raritan Middle School
836 Newmans Lane Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Friday, January 11, 2013 6:45PM-9:00PM
Friday, January 18, 2013 6:45PM-9:00PM
Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: $15.00
Girl Min/Max: 50/100 Adult Min/Max: 50/100
Adult Policy: Couple event
Tie Dye Divas
Program Level(s): D, B, J, C, S, A Program Code: 3359
Tie-dyeing is based on the traditional art of folding or
tying fabric to resist dyes and create unique patterns of
color. Drop by and create your own unique work of art in
bold or pastel colors. Learn to create special patterns and
shapes. Instructors will be available to guide you through
the process, start to finish. A bandana will be available for
each participant to tie-dye and you may bring one additional,
all cotton, item to tie-dye. For example: t-shirt, socks,
underwear, tote bag, or pillow case. Advanced tie-dye divas
welcome!
Journey or Skill Involved: Art & Culture - Art
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Saturday, January 12, 2013 10:00AM
Saturday, January 12, 2013 11:00AM
Saturday, January 12, 2013 12:00PM
Saturday January 12, 2013 1:00PM
Saturday, January 23, 2013 10:00AM
Saturday, January 23, 2013 11:00AM
Saturday, January 23, 2013 12:00PM
Saturday, January 23, 2013 1:00PM
Girl Cost: $9 Adult Cost: $5
Girl Min/Max: 30/40 Adult Min/Max: 4/40
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
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Barn Dance
Program Level(s): J, C Program Code: 3233
If you have never square danced before, don’t worry! If you
can walk into the hall, and know your left from your right, you
can square dance. Your caller will quickly teach you the simple
moves needed to get started and will add moves during the
evening. You’ll be “do-sa-do’ing” before you know it. Join in
and “square up” with Caller Wayne Applegate (who has 30
years experience, teaching and calling), as you take part in
Square Dancing, the Official Folk Dance of NJ and the USA.
Journey or Skill Involved: Arts & Culture - Dance
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Friday, January 18, 2013 7:00PM-8:30PM
Girl Cost: $10 Adult Cost: No cost
Girl Min/Max: 30/75 Adult Min/Max: 4/75
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome; Adults must participate
character! This workshop combines playing dress up with
acting with history ... all while having fun with your fellow
Scouts! So come, give yourself a new name and get ready to
live in history!
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements aMUSE Journey;
Meets requirements for Playing the Past Badge
The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
2352 Route 10W, #5, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Saturday, January 26, 2013 10:00AM-2:00PM
Girl Cost: $25 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/32 Adult Min/Max: 2/5
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
The Art of Glass Fusing
Program Level(s): J, C Program Code: 2924
Come explore the fascinating world of glass fusing! Learn
the fundamentals of glass fusing by using a variety of safe
forms of glass to create one of a kind masterpieces. You will
South African Beadweaving
learn the important techniques of color and design, too. Glass
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3355
Celebrate the cultures of South Africa through art, words and pieces will go out for firing and the leaders will be called to
music! Learn and try out greetings from the family of Bantu arrange pick-up.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements aMUSE and MEdia
languages. Discover the South African Zulu tribe meaning of
beads, their history, and the significance of the colors. You will Journeys
receive beads to make a colorful bracelet you can wear at the Hunterdon Art Museum
7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ 08809
end of the class.
Sunday, January 29, 2013 12:30PM-2:30PM
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Sow What?,
Girl Cost: $30 Adult Cost: No Cost
Justice, and Breathe Journeys
Girl Min/Max: 20/40 Adult Min/Max: 3/6
Hunterdon Art Museum
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ 08809
Saturday, January 19, 2013 11:00AM-2:00PM
WICKED “For Good” Day on Broadway
Girl Cost: $33 Adult Cost: No Cost
Program Level(s): J, C, S, A Program Code: 3266
Girl Min/Max: 10/17 Adult Min/Max: 2/5
Interact with Scouts and a student community of your
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
peers from around the world! The workshop will allow you
to learn about themes and issues found in Wicked. Led by
Pow Wows & Tipis
StudentsLive Teaching Artists, be a part of the “Which Witch”
Program Level(s): D, B Program Code: 3071
Game Show, meet a high-profile female keynote speaker who
Enter the world of Native Americans. Make a sand painting
is a successful industry leader, learn music and choreography
and take home the Kachina doll you will make. Native
Americans used beads for wampum (money) - make your own from the show from Wicked cast members, and interact with
bead bracelet. Learn a rain dance as well as Native American Wicked cast members and behind the scenes creative team
professionals in a question and answer session. You will earn
signs.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements A World of Girls a complimentary Exclusive Wicked Girl Scout Patch and attend
the 2:00PM Matinee performance of Wicked!
Journey
Theater District, TBD
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Church
Saturday, February 2, 2013 9:00AM-5:30PM
105 Summer Road, Three Bridges, NJ 08887
*DEADLINE TO REGISTER: October 1, 2012
Saturday, January 26, 2013 9:30AM-11:30AM
Girl Cost: $165.50
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 50/100
Girl Min/Max: 40/100 Adult Min/Max: 6/20
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Time Travel!
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3360
Earn the Junior Playing the Past badge at this interactive and
imaginative workshop! Working with the professionals at the
historic Stickley Mansion, learn how girls of the past lived,
worked, and played. Here, you get to play a character, create
a costume, role-play to experience daily life, old-fashioned
fun, and understand what it would be like to really be your
Awards
Gold Award Workshop
Program Level(s): S, A Program Code: 2854
Come learn about the Journey requirements for the Girl Scout
Gold Award! You’ll learn the requirements, Council procedures,
and tips on how to make your Gold Award process
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a rewarding one. This workshop is mandatory for girls who
would like to complete the Gold Award. Leaders and parents
are encouraged to attend.
Journey or Skill Involved: Award Prerequisite
Central Service Center
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
7:00PM-8:30PM
Thursday, November 29, 2012 6:00PM-7:30PM
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 7:00PM-8:30PM
Monday, January 14, 2013
7:00PM-8:30PM
East Service Center
Thursday, October 18, 2012
4:00PM-5:30PM
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
4:00PM-5:30PM
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 7:00PM-8:30PM
Thursday, January 10, 2013
7:00PM-8:30PM
West Service Center
Monday, October 29, 2012
7:00PM-8:30PM
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 2:00PM-3:30PM
Monday, December 10, 2012
7:00PM-8:30PM
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 7:00PM-8:30PM
Girl Cost: No Cost Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 10/32 Adult Min/Max: 4/10
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Bronze Award Workshop
Program Level(s): Adults Only Program Code: 3313
Leaders, come learn about the Journey requirements to guide
your girls through the Girl Scout Bronze Award! You’ll learn
about the requirements, procedures and tips on how to make
your troop’s Bronze Award process a rewarding one. This
workshop is for adults only.
Journey or Skill Involved: Informational
Central Service Center
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
7:00PM-8:30PM
West Service Center
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 4:00PM-5:30PM
Girl Cost: No Cost Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 0/0 Adult Min/Max: 10/35
Adult Policy: Adults Only
Silver Award Workshop
Program Level(s): Adults only Program Code: 2911
Leaders, come learn about the Journey requirements to
guide your girls through the Girl Scout Silver Award! You’ll
learn about the requirements, procedures and tips on how to
make your troop’s Silver Award process a rewarding one. This
workshop is for adults only.
Journey or Skill Involved: Informational
Central Service Center
Thursday, November 15, 2012 7:00PM-8:30PM
East Service Center
Monday, December 17, 2012 7:00PM-8:30PM
West Service Center
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
7:00PM-8:30PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
1:30PM-3:00PM
Girl Cost: No Cost Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 0/0 Adult Min/Max: 10/65
Adult Policy: Adults Only
Financial Literacy
Finance Your College Education
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3328
A representative from Valley National Bank, using your own
experiences, will teach the importance of saving for the
future - learning the difference between wants and needs.
Various ways to finance your college future giving the pros
and cons of each avenue will be discussed.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements GIRLtopia,
Mission: Sisterhood, Your Voice, Your World, and Bliss
Journeys
West Service Center
Saturday, November 3, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
East Service Center
Saturday, November 17, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: $15
Girl Min/Max: 15/60 Adult Min/Max: 3/20
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Finding Colleges That Fit You
Program Level(s): S, A Program Code: 3330
Attend this program and learn the answers to commonly
asked questions that parents ask about college planning:
What high school students should do before building a list of
colleges that they would like to attend? What are the top ten
things colleges are looking for in applicants? How do we make
effective college visits?
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements GIRLtopia,
Mission: Sisterhood, Your Voice, Your World, and Bliss
Journeys
West Service Center
Sunday, November 4, 2012 1:30PM-3:30PM
Central Service Center
Sunday, January 6, 2013 1:30PM-3:30PM
Girl Cost: $7 Adult Cost: $7
Girl Min/Max: 20/60 Adult Min/Max: 4/10
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Financing My Future
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3329
High school graduation may seem a long way off, but this is
actually the perfect time to start thinking about what kind
of further education you want. Why? Because whether you
want to go to a university, community college, or vocational
school, your education will cost money. If you find out how
much money you’ll need, you can start planning thoughtfully
for the future. This workshop will be given by a representative
from Valley National Bank.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements aMAZE,
GIRLtopia, Your Voice, Your World
West Service Center
Saturday, December 15, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/50 Adult Min/Max: 3/10
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
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Hearts of Service
Operation Shoebox
Program Level(s): D, B, J, C, S, A & Adult
Program Code: 2892
Join this community service opportunity to pack care
packages for our military personnel. You will need to collect
specific items, bring them to the event, create cards and pack
boxes ready for shipment to our service personnel.
Journey or Skill Involved: Community Service
West Service Center
Saturday, September 29, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
(We’ll be hosting an event in Clark NJ on January 26th and one
in East Orange in the Spring!)
Girl Cost: No Cost Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 80/125 Adult Min/Max: 13/21
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Health and Fitness
Monster Mini Golf Family Fun Day
Program Level(s): D, B, J, C, S, A Program Code: 3343
Who is looking to have a Monster-ful fun time on a Friday
night with friends and family?! Look no further because
this year, GSHNJ and Monster Mini-Golf have teamed up to
create a night of golf, games, food, and fun just for you! Cut
loose and unwind after a long week of school as you play to
earn your best score on the state-of-the-art 18 hole indoor
miniature golf course, treat yourself to some yummy food,
and have a ball with your friends in the Arcade. Cost of event
includes endless golf, a Scout fun patch, a pizza dinner and
drinks.
Journey or Skill Involved: GS Community / Camaraderie
Monster Mini Golf
1235 West Chestnut St, Union, NJ 07083
Friday, October 12, 2012 6:30PM-8:30PM
Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: $15
Girl Min/Max: 25/120 Adult Min/Max: 3/30
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Safety Sense
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 2813
Every day children are faced with various dangers and
confrontations. Situations that can include facing bullies,
getting lost, home safety, playground safety, internet safety
and encounters with strangers. Self-defense training can be
taught without scaring. This Brownie program will stress the
importance of awareness and setting appropriate boundaries
in a fun, interactive, age-appropriate way. They will be able to
practice their techniques against a “mock” bully and “mock”
stranger, begin preparation for using the world of the Internet
and recognize that their “instinct” and their voices are the
best tools they have. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers;
no shorts or slip-on shoes. Bring drink/snack.
Journey or Skill Involved: Personal Safety
Somerville Martial Arts Academy
283 South Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Saturday, October 20, 2012 2:00PM-4:00PM
Saturday, January 19, 2013 2:00PM-4:00PM
Girl Cost: $21 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/30 Adult Min/Max: 2/6
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Let’s Hear a Brownie Cheer!
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3252
Join the Evolution USASF certified cheer and tumble coaches
as they lead the program to earn a cheerleading patch.
Work on stretching, tumbling, jumps and fun! Athletes
will even learn a short cheer routine highlighting your
accomplishments! This is a physical class and requires a
health waiver included with your confimation packet to be
signed prior to the program. Wear comfortable clothes and
sneakers; bring a snack/drink.
Journey or Skill Involved: Balance, Self-Confidence,
Coordination
Evolution Training Center
360 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Sunday, October 21, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Girl Cost: $26 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 10/25 Adult Min/Max: 2/8
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Self Defense for Older Girls - Somerville
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3351
Earn the Self Defense badge, Our Council’s Own, in
this exciting, interactive workshop. You will focus on
being physically and mentally prepared in the event of
confrontation and will practice taking charge of personal
safety. Protecting personal boundaries, bullying, cyber self
defense and physical self defense with padded instructors
will also be covered.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements aMAZE,
GIRLtopia, and Your Voice, Your World Journeys
Somerville Martial Arts Academy
283 South Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Sunday, October 21, 2012 2:30PM-5:30PM
Saturday, November 10, 2012 2:00PM-5:00PM
Sunday, January 20, 2013 2:30PM-5:30PM
Girl Cost: $25 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 10/30 Adult Min/Max: 2/8
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Cadette Power!
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3317
Haya! You know that girls can take care of themselves! Now,
you can learn the skills to do just that. In this 2-class course
with a Black Belt instuctor, you will learn the techniques
and skills to protect yourself from personal assaults, street
attacks, and abductions. This program is fun and helps
promote physical strength and fitness, as you will start each
class with a warm up, progress to learn joint and balance
exercises and end with fun games. Girls must attend both
sessions to complete the course and earn the Badge.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements aMUSE and MEdia
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Journeys; Meets requirements for Self Defense for Older Girls
Badge.
East Service Center
Session 1: Saturday, October 27, 2012 1:00PM-3:00PM
Session 2: Saturday, November 3, 2012 1:00PM-3:00PM
Session 1: Saturday, December 8, 2012 1:00PM-3:00PM
Session 2: Saturday, December 15, 2012 1:00PM-3:00PM
West Service Center
Session 1: Saturday, January 5, 2013 1:00PM-3:00PM
Session 2: Saturday, January 12, 2013 1:00PM-3:00PM
Girl Cost: $30 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/40 Adult Min/Max: 2/5
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Dance for Journey
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3324
Jazz dance styles allow the performer to express emotion,
convey a particular message, and connect with an audience. At
this GS-led dance class, learn a warm-up series and a fun, yet
challenging routine, all set to great music, to try on the role
as a dancer.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements aMAZE Journey
West Service Center
Saturday, October 27, 2012 1:00PM-2:30PM
East Service Center
Sunday, October 28, 2012 1:00PM-2:00PM
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/25 Adult Min/Max: 0/0
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Girl Power! (formerly Self Defense for Girls)
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 2945
Haya! You know that girls can take care of themselves! Now,
you can learn the skills to do just that. In this 2-class course
with a Black Belt instuctor, you will learn the techniques
and skills to protect yourself from personal assaults, street
attacks, and abductions. This program is fun and helps
promote physical strength and fitness, as you will start each
class with a warm up, progress to learn joint and balance
exercises and end with fun games. Girls must attend both
sessions to complete the course and earn the Badge.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Agent of Change
& aMuse Journeys; Meets requirements for Junior Self
Defense Badge
East Service Center
Session 1: Saturday, October 27, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Session 2: Saturday, November 3, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Session 1: Saturday, December 8, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Session 2: Saturday, December 15, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
West Service Center
Session 1: Saturday, January 5, 2013 10:00AM-12:00PM
Session 2: Saturday, January 12, 2013 10:00AM-12:00PM
Girl Cost: $30 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/40 Adult Min/Max: 2/5
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Senses
Program Level(s): 2nd year D, B Program Code: 3352
You have five senses that work together to let you see, hear,
smell, taste and touch the world around you. Try all five to
earn this badge!
Journey or Skill Involved: Health & Fitness
East Service Center
Saturday, November 10, 2012 10:00AM-11:30PM
West Service Center
Saturday, November 17, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Central Service Center
Saturday, December 1, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Girl Cost: $12 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/20 Adult Min/Max: 3/7
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Making Games
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3342
You can have fun without a computer, a deck of cards or
even a ball. 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.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements A World of Girls
Central Service Center
Saturday October 27, 2012
2:30PM-4:00PM
East Service Center
Saturday, November 10, 2012 2:30PM-4:00PM
West Service Center
Saturday, November 17, 2012 2:30PM-4:00PM
Girl Cost: $12 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/20 Adult Min/Max: 3/10
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Science of Happiness
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3350
In our Science of Happiness workshop, each girl will create
their own personal inspiration project using art supplies and
a touch of creativity! Feel free to bring a copy of a photo or
pictures from magazines that represent your positive self!
We will explore how to take the science of positivity into daily
life so you can feel in control - creating your most wise, joyful
and powerful self each day!
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Bliss Journey
West Service Center
Saturday, December 1, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Girl Cost: $14 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/30 Adult Min/Max: 15/35
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
My Best Self & Staying Fit
Program Level(s): B, J Program Code: 3344
Earn your My Best Self or Staying Fit badge with a
combination of group exercise classes, a health/nutrition
class and a yoga class designed to teach you how to stretch
and relax. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes that you
can move around in and bring a water bottle to keep yourself
hydrated. Make sure you eat a healthy breakfast so you have
fuel to burn!
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Brownie Quest
and Agent of Change Journeys
YMCA of Eastern Union County
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Program Guide Fall/Winter Edition 14
1564 Irving St, Rahway, NJ 07065
Sunday, December 2, 2012 11:00AM-1:00PM
Girl Cost: $8 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/60 Adult Min/Max: 3/12
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” national initiative
to raise a healthier generation of kids. This workshop
will have you dancing, jumping, and working together in a
huge, 5-section room that is filled with interactive activities,
animation and exercise challenges, and video games!
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Junior Get
Moving! Journey and Cadette aMAZE Journey
Zumba for Girls - DeWitt
Newark Museum
Program Level(s): D, B, J Program Code: 2977-01
49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
An exciting and fun way to exercise! A combination of
Saturday, January 5, 2013 10:00AM-12:00PM
international dance rhythms (salsa, reggaeton, hip-hop,
Bollywood and more) and high-octane workouts designed for Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: No Cost
ages 5 - 12 that combines fun and fitness all at the same time. Girl Min/Max: 15/40 Adult Min/Max: 2/6
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Safe and effective, your energy and fitness levels will soar!
Journey or Skill Involved: Arts & Culture - Dance
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Daisy Cheer
Friday, December 7, 2012 6:30PM-7:15PM
Program Level(s): D Program Code: 3251
Girl Cost: $8 Adult Cost: No cost
Join the Evolution USASF certified cheer and tumble coaches
Girl Min/Max: 30/75 Adult Min/Max: 4/75
as they lead the program to earn a cheerleading patch.
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Work on stretching, tumbling, jumps and fun! Athletes
will even learn a short cheer routine highlighting their
accomplishments!This is a physical class and requires a health
Zumba for Older Girls - DeWitt
waiver included with your confimation packet to be signed
Program Level(s): C, S Program Code: 2977-02
prior to the program. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers;
An exciting and fun way to exercise! A combination of
bring a snack/drink.
international dance rhythms (salsa, reggaeton, hip-hop,
Bollywood and more) and high-octane workouts designed for Journey or Skill Involved: Balance, Self-Confidence,
ages 11+ that combines fun and fitness all at the same time. Coordination
Evolution Training Center
Safe and effective, your energy and fitness levels will soar!
360 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Journey or Skill Involved: Arts & Culture - Dance
Saturday, November 10, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Saturday, January 19, 2013
12:00PM-2:00PM
Friday, December 7, 2012 7:30PM-8:15PM
Girl Cost: $26 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Cost: $8 Adult Cost: No cost
Girl Min/Max: 10/25 Adult Min/Max: 2/8
Girl Min/Max: 30/75 Adult Min/Max: 4/75
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
aMAZE Journey Teen/Tween Self Esteem
Program Level(s): C Program Code: 3312
Cadette girls are invited to join the high school girls of Troop
40748 for fun games and activities which will center around
the ups and downs of middle school experiences and will
help boost the self esteem and confidence of girls entering
and in middle school. Along the way, you will complete all
the requirements (except for the Take Action project) for the
Cadette aMAZE Journey. This event also includes a pizza
dinner and a snack.
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for
Cadette aMAZE Journey (except Take Action Project)
Berkeley Heights YMCA
550 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Saturday, December 8, 2012 7:00PM-10:30PM
Girl Cost: $35 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 20/50 Adult Min/Max: 2/5
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Girl Scouts Generation Fit!
Program Level(s): J, C Program Code: 3332
GSHNJ and the Newark Museum have partnered up to create
a day of fitness and fun for you! The new, state-of-the-art
“Generation Fit” exhibit at the Newark Museum supports
Snacks
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3353
Make great snacks for yourself and your friends. When you
eat them, they’ll give you the energy to think, hike, run
around, dress up and do all the other activities you love to do!
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements A World of Girls
East Service Center
Saturday, January 19, 2013 3:00PM-4:00PM
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 20/35 Adult Min/Max: 3/7
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
What Is A Balanced Diet?
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3225
For teens it is different. A registered dietician and certified
diabetes educator from the Robert Wood Johnson Fitness
& Wellness Center will discuss what is a balanced diet for
healthy, active teenagers like you. She will sort out the myths
and truths about diet.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Sow What? and
Mission: Sisterhood Journeys
Robert Wood Johnson Fitness & Wellness Center
2120 Lambert’s Mill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Saturday, January 26, 2013 10:30AM-12:30PM
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Junior First Aid
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3318
Junior girls, are you interested in becoming the most
marketable babysitter in your neighborhood? Are you
NFL Brownie Cheerleading Workshop
interested in working as an EMT, Nurse, or Doctor when you
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3247
get older? In this class, you will complete the American Red
Learn the ins and outs of pro-cheerleading from former NFL
Cross First Aid Basics Course and earn your First Aid badge.
cheerleader Laura DeCarlo! In this workshop you’ll train with You will learn how to properly respond to an emergency and
the best and put your moves to the test as you explore the
administer basic care. Have fun with others as you develop
techniques and movements used in professional cheerleading. your emergency preparedness skills!
Girls will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn a dance Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for Junior
routine, all while spending time with a great role model!
First Aid Badge
Journey or Skill Involved: Health & Fitness
East Service Center
West Service Center
Saturday, November 17, 2012 1:00PM-3:00PM
Sunday, January 27, 2013 1:00PM-3:00PM
Sunday, December 2, 2012
1:00PM-3:00PM
Sunday, January 27, 2013 3:30PM-5:30PM
Saturday, January 5, 2013
1:00PM-3:00PM
Girl Cost: $25 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/30 Adult Min/Max: 2/6
Girl Min/Max: 10/25 Adult Min/Max: 2/6
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Girl Cost: $5 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/30 Adult Min/Max: 3/10
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Multiple Categories
Everyone Belongs Japan
Program Level(s): D, B Program Code: 3029
Come learn about the Japanese culture while learning
origami, and some Japanese sayings and tasting some new
foods from Japan.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements It’s Your Planet;
Meets requirements for Everyone Belongs Asian Rocker
West Service Center
Saturday, October 6, 2012 12:00PM-2:00PM
East Service Center
Saturday, October 6, 2012 12:00PM-2:00PM
Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 20/40 Adult Min/Max: 4/8
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Juliette’s Birthday Fun
Program Level(s): D, B Program Code: 3340
Let’s celebrate the birthday of the founder of Girl Scouts,
Juliette (Daisy) Gordon Low. Play a game or two, learn some
trivia, enjoy a snack, sing a few songs, and just have some
fun!
Journey or Skill Involved: Girl Scouts History
West Service Center
Saturday, October 13, 2012 10:00AM-11:30AM
Saturday, October 13, 2012 12:30PM-2:00PM
Central Service Center
Sunday, October 14, 2012
12:30PM-2:00PM
Sunday, October 14, 2012
2:30-4:00PM
East Service Center
Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:00AM-11:30AM
Saturday, October 20, 2012 12:30PM-2:00PM
Girl Cost: $12 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/25 Adult Min/Max: 3/6
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Queen of Cakes
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 2905
Have you every watched the Food Network’s Cake Challenge
shows? Do you ever wonder “How’d they do that?” or “I
would like to give that a try!” You can while earning your
Dinner Party Badge in this fun program presented by Baker’s
Treat. Learn the secrets of cake decorating and make your
own creation that can be frozen and served later. Learn to
make chocolate decorations and icing flowers.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Sow What?;
Mission: Sisterhood
Somerset County Vo-Tech High School
Bridge St & Vogt St, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Saturday, November 3, 2012 9:00AM-12:00PM
Saturday, December 8, 2012 9:00AM-12:00PM
Girl Cost: $36 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 40/100 Adult Min/Max: 6/15
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Junior Kidz Care
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3047
Junior girls, do you want to earn cold hard cash? This
workshop will teach you the skills you need to have and tips
you need to know in order to make lots of extra money from
all the babysitting jobs that are out there ... waiting for you!
Learn how babies and children develop, become comfortable
with how to care for their basic needs, like diapering and
feeding. Take a look at many play-time activities for a variety
of ages ... you’ll be the babysitter with the best games! You
will also have an introduction to safety and how to respond
in an emergency, such as how to properly call 911 and
Poison Control. Have fun with others as you become the best
babysitter possible!
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements aMUSE & Agent
of Change Journeys
Central Service Center
Saturday, November 10, 2012 9:00AM-11:30AM
East Service Center
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Saturday, January 26, 2013 9:00AM-11:30AM
Girl Cost: $30 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/20 Adult Min/Max: 2/5
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Sunday, November 18, 2012 10:00AM-1:00PM
Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: $5
Girl Min/Max: 30/75 Adult Min/Max: 8/25
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Cadette First Aid Badge
Program Level(s): C Program Code: 3318
Trained instructors will present the American Heart
Association First Aid certification course. You will learn how
to do basic first aid on others, how to prevent serious injuries
outdoors and to treat them if they occur; what a well stocked
first aid kit should have in it and how to recognize and treat
shock and hypothermia.
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for
Cadette First Aid Badge
West Service Center
Saturday, November 10, 2012 9:30AM-3:30PM
Girl Cost: $25 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 10/20 Adult Min/Max: 0/0
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Horse Lover
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 2858
Get it straight from the horse’s mouth as you learn about the
inner workings of a stable and all horses! Wear play clothes
to this non-riding workshop and get ready to have fun with
the majestic horses who are ready to meet you!
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Get Moving!
Journey; Meets requirements for Animal Habitat Badge
Piedmont Riding Stables
564 Province Line Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525
Saturday, November 17, 2012 3:00PM-5:00PM
Girl Cost: $22 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/24 Adult Min/Max: 2/4
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Brownie Girl Scout Way
Program Level(s): 2nd year D, B Program Code: 3314
As a Girl Scout Brownie, you’re part of a sisterhood. Brownies
all over the world share traditions and do good things to
make the world a better place. In this badge, try some special
Brownie traditions (some that Girl Scouts have been sharing
for 100 years!) and, of course, have a world of Brownie fun.
Journey or Skill Involved: Girl Scout Ways
East Service Center
Saturday, November 10, 2012 12:30PM-2:00PM
West Service Center
Saturday, November 17, 2012 12:30PM-2:00PM
Central Service Center
Saturday, December 1, 2012 12:30PM-2:00PM
Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/20 Adult Min/Max: 3/7
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Self Image, Relationships and the
Technology Age
Program Level(s): C Program Code: 3368
In this interactive workshop, you will engage in a variety
of activities, which identify and challenge the way women
are represented in the media. We will discuss how those
images are linked to lowered self-esteem and stereotyped
role expectations. Music lyrics, videos, movies, TV,
advertisements, books, and other resources will be used.
The use of technology, texting, and the internet with respect
to overuse or abusive behaviors will be discussed. A skit
by high school group, MASK Theater, depicting a teen dating
situation, (including the role of bystanders) will be part of the
workshop.
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for Cadette
Media Journey - Monitor Award
Montgomery High School
1016 Rt 601, Skillman, NJ 08558
Sunday, November 11, 2012 10:00AM-1:00PM
aMAZE Diplomat Award Program Series
Program Level(s): C Program Code: 3311
This three part series is an interactive and engaging
workshop for Cadettes. You will work together with their
fellow Scouts to examine their abilities to be Peacemakers
and Role Models for younger Scouts. This is a project-based
series that provides the girls the space, guidance, and
logistics to create and perform skits they’ve created for an
audience of their selection. Completing this series will earn
each girl their aMAZE Diplomat Award as well as providing
you with the satisfaction of sharing great advice and
information with your friends and families. You must select
the same time for Sessions 1 & 2.
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for aMAZE
Diplomat Award
Sessions 1 & 2: West Service Center
November 11, 2012 & January 26, 2013
10:00AM-11:30AM or 12:30PM-2:00PM
Session 3: Mother Seton Regional High School
1 Valley Road, Clark, NJ 07066
February 23, 2013 12:00PM-3:00PM
Girl Cost: $50 (all 3 sessions) Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 25/40 Adult Min/Max: 2/5
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Top Chef/Cooking with Kings
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 2928
Taking a cooking class in a large, oversized group may be
fun, but how much do you really learn? At Kings Supermarket
Cooking Studio, classes are small, the instructors are
experienced, accomplished chefs, and the state-of-the-art
kitchen studio is the perfect setting to develop your culinary
skills. In this program, students will prepare the dishes under
the direction of the instructor/chef. An apron and all the
equipment you’ll need are provided for your use during class.
Sample portions of all the recipes prepared will be sampled,
served, and girls will be able to take home the recipes and
dishes to share with their families!
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Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for Simple
Meals Badge
Kings Supermarket Cooking Studio
778 Morris Tpk, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Saturday, November 17, 2012 12:00PM-2:00PM
Saturday, January 19, 2013 12:00PM-2:00PM
Girl Cost: $32 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 12/16 Adult Min/Max: 2/4
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Saturday, December 1, 2012 9:30AM-3:30PM
West Service Center
Saturday, January 12, 2013 9:30AM-3:30PM
Girl Cost: $25 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 10/20 Adult Min/Max: 1/3
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Senior First Aid Badge
Program Level(s): S Program Code: 3318
Trained instructors will present the American Heart
Association First Aid certification course. Girls will learn
how to do basic first aid on others, how to prioritize care of
multiple victims, special care for neck and head injuries,
practice splints and watch a presentation of a SADD video.
Information will be handed out on what to do in the case of a
disaster/emergency.
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for Senior
First Aid Badge
East Service Center
Smart Sitter
Program Level(s): J, C, S Program Code: 2914
Get ready to earn a lot of money as a premier babysitter!
This course covers all aspects of what it takes to be a great
babysitter. Once you have completed all 6 activities, you
will receive a badge and be able to market yourself as THE
babysitter to hire!
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for
Babysitting Badge
West Service Center
Saturday, December 15, 2012 9:00AM-3:00PM
Central Service Center
Juliettes
Program Level(s): D, B, J, C, S, A Program Code: 3266
Calling all non-troop afflilated Girl Scouts! Stay connected with
each other and find out what is happening at the Girl Scouts
Voices For Animals
Heart of New Jersey council. Some topics to be discussed
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3362
Dogs are wonderful companions, and for many of us, they can throughout the year include: How to participate in Product
be a best friend! In this program, learn about amazing skills Programs; Can I earn my Awards?; Am I allowed to have a
bank account?; etc.
performed by mobility assistance, search & rescue , therapy
Journey or Skill Involved: Informational
and other service dogs. Compute dog and cat litters from
unneutered/unspayed pets, see a dog training demonstration, Central Service Center
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 6:00PM-7:00PM
and meet a service dog.
West Service Center
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Cadette MEdia
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
6:00PM-7:00PM
and Mission: Sisterhood Journeys
Girl Cost: No Cost Adult Cost: No Cost
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center
Girl Min/Max: 10/30 Adult Min/Max: 10/30
575 Woodland Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Saturday, November 17, 2012 12:00PM-3:00PM
Saturday, January 19, 2013 12:00PM-3:00PM
Top Chef/Cooking with Kings
Girl Cost: $16 Adult Cost: No Cost
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 2928
Girl Min/Max: 15/40 Adult Min/Max: 3/10
Taking a cooking class in a large, oversized group may be fun,
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
but how much do you really learn? At Kings Supermarket
Cooking Studio, classes are small, the instructors are
Brownie Pets Badge
experienced, accomplished chefs, and the state-of-the-art
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3315
Whether they are cute and cuddly, or slimy and scaly, pets are kitchen studio is the perfect setting to develop your culinary
so much fun. If you want to have a pet one day this workshop skills. In this program, students will prepare the dishes under
will teach you how to choose the pet that’s right for you - and the direction of the instructor/chef. An apron and all the
make sure it stays happy and healthy. Or find out how to take equipment you’ll need are provided for your use during class.
Sample portions of all the recipes prepared will be sampled,
the best care of a pet you already have!
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements A World of Girls served, and girls will be able to take home the recipes and
dishes to share with their families!
Journey
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for New
Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital
Cuisine Badge
830 Route 202-206 North, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Kings Supermarket Cooking Studio
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 5:00PM-5:45PM
778 Morris Tpk, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 6:00PM-6:45PM
Saturday, December 8, 2012 3:00PM-5:00PM
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 7:00PM-7:45PM
Girl Cost: $32 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Cost: $7 Adult Cost: $7
Girl Min/Max: 12/16 Adult Min/Max: 2/4
Girl Min/Max: 15/35 Adult Min/Max: 3/10
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Program Guide Fall/Winter Edition 18
Saturday, January 19, 2013 9:00AM-3:00PM
Girl Cost: $50 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 12/16 Adult Min/Max: 2/5
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Adult Policy: Safety ActivityCheckpoint Ratios Only
Hunger Games Tribute Training
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3337
At the Capitol Katniss Everdeen learned important skills to
survive the Hunger Games, now it’s your turn! Join us at
the Training Center to build your tribute skills. Learn how
build a fire, find food in the wilderness, tie knots, archery
and more. Optional: Come dressed as a tribute or as your
favorite character. May the odds be ever in your favor! Dress
in clothes for the outdoors including sturdy footwear.
Journey or Skill Involved: Survival Skills
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ 08804
Saturday, October 6, 2012 9:00AM-12:30PM
Saturday, October 6, 2012 1:00PM-4:30PM
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: $5
Girl Min/Max: 12/48 Adult Min/Max: 2/8
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Campfire Sing-a-longs at The OVAL
Program Level(s): D, B, J, C, S, A Program Code: 2843
Come join us at The OVAL for a Campfire Sing-a-long! Let us
Celestial Navigation
dazzle you with our opening ceremony, wish sticks, campfire
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 3319
magic, and action songs. Bring a song or two to share with the
Before GPS, before the compass, there was only the sky and
group, a flashlight, something to sit on (blanket, sit upon), a
the stars to guide captains and crew in their explorations on
wish stick and your singing voice. We will provide a stick and
the water. Learn how ancient sea-goers used the heavens to
marshmallows for roasting.
navigate to new lands. Dress warmly; the observatory is not
Journey or Skill Involved: Outdoor Program; Camping;
heated.
Art & Culture - Music
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for Cadette The OVAL, Maplewood, NJ
Night Owl Badge - Step 4 or Senior Sky Badge - Step 2
Friday, October 19, 2012 7:00PM- 8:30PM
Meadowlands Environmental Center
Girl Cost: $8 Adult Cost: $8
Two DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Girl Min/Max: 40/200 Adult Min/Max: 5/30
Friday, January 11, 2013 6:30PM-8:00PM
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Girl Cost: $10 Adult Cost: $5
Girl Min/Max: 6/25 Adult Min/Max: 2/13
Campfire Sing-a-long at Camp DeWitt
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Program Level(s): D, B, J, C Program Code: 2843
Come join us at Camp DeWitt for a Campfire Sing-a-long!
Let us dazzle you with our opening ceremony, wish sticks,
Walking the Red Carpet
and campfire magic. Bring a song or two to share with the
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3363
group, a flashlight, something to sit on (blanket, sit upon), a
Dress up like a Super Star! Come join Troop 60629 for lots
wish stick and your singing voice. We will provide a stick and
of fun activities while you are treated like movie and music
marshmallows for roasting.
icons. Activities include VIP lanyards, rock pains and glam
Journey or Skill Involved: Outdoor Program; Camping;
station.
Art & Culture - Music
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements all Journeys
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
Sampson G. Smith Intermediate School
Friday, October 5, 2012 7:00PM-8:30PM
1619 Amwell Road, Somerset, NJ 08873
Friday, October 19, 2012 7:00PM-8:30PM
Saturday, January 19, 2013 7:00PM-8:30PM
Friday, October 26, 2012 7:00PM-8:30PM
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Cost: $8 Adult Cost: $8
Girl Min/Max: 40/50 Adult Min/Max: 7/10
Girl Min/Max: 40/200 Adult Min/Max: 5/75
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Outdoor Activities
Geocaching Outdoor Treasure Hunt
Program Level(s): J,C,S,A Program Code: 3255
Learn about Geocaching, the digital treasure hunting game
that is sweeping the globe! You will learn the rules of the
game and how to use a GPS to find a cache. You will be
divided into groups to find as many caches (treasure boxes)
as you can. Be sure to bring a trinket to exchange when you
find a cache. GPSs will be provided by the Council, but you can
also bring your own. Dress warmly for the weather. Bring a
trinket (such as a keychain) to trade when you find a cache. A
full water bottle is recommended for each person (water may
not be available at the park).
Journey or Skill Involved: Junior Geocacher Badge - Steps
1, 2 & 4 Steven R. Gregg Bayonne Park
37th Street & Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002
(J) December 15, 2012
9:30AM-12:00PM
(C,S,A) December 15, 2012 10:30AM-1:00PM
(J) December 15, 2012
1:30AM-4:00PM
Girl Cost: $10 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 1/18 Adult Min/Max: 2/8
Iron Chef OVAL – Brownie Buffet
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3179
Girl Scout Brownies prepare a no-cook appetizer, main dish,
or dessert. The OVAL is a fine place for camp cookery. In the
Iron Chef format, The OVAL will become Kitchen Stadium.
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Compete with your troop for top honors while creating a
no-cook dish. What will the secret ingredient be? You won’t
know until you arrive. Create the dish, plate it, and have it
judged. After being judged, a buffet table will be the site of
an all-team sampling session. You and your troop will work
as a team to prepare a delicious dish to be sampled by our
judges. Each troop needs to bring four food ingredients and
all preparation equipment needed to use in the competition.
A list of “on-site staples”, of which at least one must be
used in your recipe, will be provided one month before the
competition to help with your planning.
Journey or Skill Involved: Outdoor Program; Camping;
Healthy Living - Cooking
The OVAL, Maplewood, NJ
Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 40/100 Adult Min/Max: 5/20
Adult Policy: Safety Check Point Ratios Only
Adult Policy: Safety Check Point Ratios only
Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 40/100 Adult Min/Max: 5/20
Adult Policy: Safety Check Point Ratios only
“Hatchet” Survival
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3334
Learn to survive in the wilderness! Imagine you find yourself
landing a plane in the middle of nowhere…what would you
do? Come on a journey with us and learn how Brian survived
in the book “Hatchet.” Use a map and compass, complete
challenges and find natural treasures along the trails. Use
clues and encounter obstacles that will eventually lead to
your rescue. Read the book by Gary Paulsen ahead of time
and get a sneak peek. Dress for the weather; the program will
take place outside.
Journey or Skill Involved: Survival Skills
Essex County Environmental Center
621 Eagle Rock Road, Roseland, NJ 07068
Fall Hawk Watch
Saturday, October 27, 2012 10:00AM-11:30AM
Program Level(s): D, B, J, C, S, A Program Code: 3326
Girl Cost: $12 Adult Cost: $12
You’ll have the opportunity to observe numerous hawks which Girl Min/Max: 8/40 Adult Min/Max: 2/8
often gather at the State Line Lookout atop the Palisades in
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Alpine, NJ. Perhaps you’ll even get a glimpse of a few falcons
and even a bald eagle, if the winds are right. An ornithologist Night Hike
will be onsite to help you gain a more thorough understanding Program Level(s): D, B, J Program Code: 3345
of the birds that inhabit our region. Dress appropriately for
Bring a flashlight and experience the forest with the “lights
the weather; bring binoculars if you have them.
out!” Take a walk along the darkened trails and try nighttime
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for the
experiments, hear stories, and discover the unique lives of
Junior Animal Habitat Badge - Step 1
the nocturnal.
Palisades Interstate Park
Journey or Skill Involved: Hiking
State Line Lookout Parking Area, Alpine, NJ 07620
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
Saturday, October 20, 2012 12:00PM-3:00PM
247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham, NJ 07928
Girl Cost: $10 Adult Cost: $10
(D, B) Friday, November 16, 2012 6:30PM-7:30PM
Girl Min/Max: 25/40 Adult Min/Max: 6/25
(D, B) Friday, November 16, 2012 6:45PM-7:45PM
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
(D, B) Friday, November 16, 2012 7:00PM-8:00PM
(J) Friday, November 16, 2012
7:30PM-8:30PM
Iron Chef OVAL – Junior Chef Challenge
(J) Friday, November 16, 2012
7:45PM-8:45PM
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3155
(J) Friday, November 16, 2012
8:00PM-9:00PM
Girl Scout Juniors prepare an appetizer, main dish, or dessert Girl Cost: $10 Adult Cost: $5
in a foil packet. The OVAL is a fine place for campfire cookery. Girl Min/Max: 6/21 Adult Min/Max: 2/4
In the Iron Chef format, The OVAL will become Kitchen
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Stadium. Compete with your troop for top honors while
cooking over the campfire. What will the secret ingredient
ABCs of Camping
be? You won’t know until you arrive. Create the dish, plate
Program Level(s): D, B, J Program Code: 3310
it, and have it judged. After being judged, a buffet table will
Please join Troop 40748 to learn “ABCs of Camping!” This
be the site of an all-team sampling session. You and your
is a great opportunity for you and your parents to learn
troop will work as a team to prepare a delicious dish to be
more about camping, including how to make a fire and
sampled by our judges. Each troop needs to bring four food
cook outdoors, how to roll your clothes, sleeping bag and
ingredients and all preparation equipment needed to use in
wash dishes the “Girl Scout Way” etc. It’s a fun interactive
the competition. A list of “on-site staples”, of which at least workshop with lots of useful tips, suggestions and info from
one must be used in your recipe, will be provided one month experienced campers.
before the competition to help with your planning. Charcoal
Journey or Skill Involved: Camping
and grills will be on-site.
Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center
Journey or Skill Involved: Outdoor Program; Camping;
651 Mountain Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Healthy Living - Cooking
Friday, November 16, 2012 6:30PM-8:00PM
The OVAL, Maplewood, NJ
Girl Cost: $16 Adult Cost: $10
Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:00PM-3:30PM
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Girl Min/Max: 30/60 Adult Min/Max: 6/15
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
wilderness! Dress warmly for the weather and wear sturdy
footwear. Bring a bottle of water for the hike.
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for Junior
What to Do When Lost
Animal Habitat Badge - Step 3
Program Level(s): B, J Program Code: 3364
Trailside Nature and Science Center
Do you like to go hiking or spend time in the outdoors? Would 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092
you know what to do if you were separated from your group? Saturday, December 15, 2012 10:00AM-12:00PM
Join us and learn what to do if you are lost in the woods.
Brookdale Park, Bloomfield NJ
Find out what to carry with you and what to do to survive
Saturday, December 15, 2012 2:00PM-4:00PM
until help comes. Dress for the weather, including a hat and
Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: $5
gloves. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for walking in the woods. Girl Min/Max: 12/24 Adult Min/Max: 2/13
Bring a bottle of water.
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Journey or Skill Involved: Survival Skills
Voorhees State Park 251 County Road Route 513, Glen
Compass Usage
Gardner, NJ 08826
Program Level(s): J, C Program Code: 3323
(B) Saturday, December 1, 2012 9:00AM-11:00AM
Want to be able to find your way through the woods? Join us
(B) Saturday, December 1, 2012 11:30AM-1:30PM
for this introduction to navigation! You’ll learn basic compass
(J) Saturday, December 1, 2012 2:00PM-4:00PM
usage and pacing (compasses provided). Then practice your
Girl Cost: $12 Adult Cost: $5
new knowledge with an orienteering challenge. Dress for the
Girl Min/Max: 8/20 Adult Min/Max: 2/4
weather and wear sturdy boots/shoes that are suitable for
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
walking in the woods and bring a bottle of water.
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for Junior
Camp Songs, Games, SWAPS (Special
Camper Badge - Step 2 or Meets requirements for Cadette
Watchamacallits Affectionately Pinned
Trailblazing Badge - Step 4
Somewhere) and S’mores
Washington Valley Park, Newman’s Lane Parking Area
Program Level(s): B, J Program Code: 3173
Bridgewater, NJ (0.3 miles North of Kale Drive on Newman’s
Please join Troop 40315 for a Camp Songs, Games, SWAPS and Lane) 08807
S’mores program. This is a great opportunity for you to learn (J) Saturday, January 19, 2013 9:00AM-11:00AM
fun camp games and songs. You will also make camp SWAPS
(J) Saturday, January 19, 2013 10:30AM-12:30PM
and have s’mores for a snack!
(C) Saturday, January 19, 2013 12:00PM-2:00PM
Journey or Skill Involved: Camping and campfire songs
(C) Saturday, January 19, 2013
1:30PM-3:30PM
Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center
Girl Cost: $12 Adult Cost: $5
651 Mountain Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Girl Min/Max: 8/18 Adult Min/Max: 2/4
Friday, December 7, 2012 6:30PM-8:00PM
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Girl Cost: $18 Adult Cost: $10
Girl Min/Max: 40/60 Adult Min/Max: 5/10
Overnights
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
GSHNJ Camp Out
Hot Chocolate Hike
Program Level(s): B, J, C, S, A Program Code: 3206
Program Level(s): J, C Program Code: 3336
Bring your own tent, pitch it and spend the night at The OVAL
Go walking in a winter wonderland at the West Essex Park.
for an old fashioned camp out. Enjoy our hiking trails; learn a
After a fun-filled hike through the forest, enjoy hot cocoa and new outdoor skill; pick up a few new games or bring program
roast marshmallows around a campfire. Dress warmly for the plans of your own. Sing at the evening campfire (S’mores
weather and wear sturdy footwear.
included). Bring SWAPS to share with girls gathering from all
Journey or Skill Involved: Hiking
areas of GSHNJ. Dinner and a cold breakfast included. Each
Essex County Environmental Center
troop must have an adult trained in Outdoors and Overnights
621 Eagle Rock Road, Roseland, NJ 07068
Level One Outdoors & Overnight training (available online).
(J) Saturday, December 8, 2012 10:00AM-11:30AM
Journey or Skill Involved: Outdoor Program; Camping
(C) Saturday, December 8, 2012 12:00PM-1:30PM
The OVAL, Maplewood, NJ
Girl Cost: $12 Adult Cost: $12
Saturday-Sunday, October 6-7, 2012
Girl Min/Max: 8/40 Adult Min/Max: 2/8
1:00PM-10:30AM
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Girl Cost: $18 Adult Cost: $18
Girl Min/Max: 40/300 Adult Min/Max: 6/125
Winter Wilderness Workshop
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3261
Join us for a walk through the woods. Learn about edible
Junior Girl Scouts Rock
winter plants, gain hands-on knowledge about animal
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3210
tracking, build a shelter with items found in nature and learn Calling all Junior Girl Scouts for this fun filled Back to Basics
to dress for winter weather. Come experience the winter
Weekend. Soap carving, knot tying, basic orienteering,
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games, and outdoor cooking will fill your day. In addition, you
will stay in one of our modern buildings and have a campfire
with a sing along in the evening.
Journey or Skill Involved: Knot tying, orienteering,
outdoor cooking, knife skills
Camp Hoover, Middleville, NJ
Friday to Saturday, November 16-17, 2012
6:00PM - 3:00PM
Saturday to Sunday, November 17-18, 2012
1:00PM-10:00AM
Girl Cost: $60 Adult Cost: $30 Girl Min/Max: 20/100
Adult Min/Max: 5/30
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Wilderness First Aid
Program Level(s): S, A Program Code: 3365
Get certified in Wilderness First Aid through the Emergency
Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) and add it to your résumé!
Learn how to handle emergencies in remote areas, including
treating bleeding, wounds, burns, bites, stings, bone, joint,
and muscle injuries, cold and heat-related illnesses and
more. This 16 hour course will be taught over two days with
an overnight at Camp DeWitt. Girls will also complete the
requirements for the Ambassador First Aid Badge.
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets requirements for
Wilderness First Aid Certification & Ambassador First Aid Badge
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ 08804
Saturday-Sunday, November 17-18, 2012
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Girl Cost: $110 Adult Cost: $110
Girl Min/Max: 8/20 Adult Min/Max: 2/4
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Me and My Gal
Program Level(s): D, B Program Code: 3058
This fun filled overnight will be packed with activities that
mom and daughter can do together. There will be campfire
with s’mores, arts and crafts, song workshop, and more! If
the weather permits, Scouts and moms will participate outside
activities as well. “Mom” can be any female over the age of
18. Transportation is not provided.
Journey or Skill Involved: Outdoor Program
Camp Hoover, Middleville, NJ
Me and My Gal I
Friday to Saturday, January 18-19, 2013
6:00PM -3:00PM
Me and My Gal II
Saturday to Sunday, January 19-20, 2013
1:00PM - 1:00PM
Me and My Gal III
Sunday to Monday, January 20-21, 2013
3:00PM - 1:00PM
Girl Cost: $50 Adult Cost: $50
Girl Min/Max: 10/50 Adult Min/Max: 10/50
Adult Policy: Couples
Octoberfest
Program Level(s): Adults Only Program Code: 3129
Octoberfest 2012 is your chance share your experiences,
have a great time and make new memories with your friends,
new and old. This is your chance to get away from it all and
concentrate on yourself. Join us for a fun-filled weekend
for women ages 21+ where you’ll be pampered, enjoy
creative activities, share stimulating conversation, enjoy the
entertainment, dine in our fabulous dining hall, and meet
interesting adults from all walks of life. We guarantee a
stress free weekend and promise you’ll return home relaxed,
renewed and ready to take on anything that comes your way.
Camp Hoover, Middleville, NJ
Friday to Sunday, October 5 - October 7, 2012
6:00PM-11:00AM
Adult Cost: $65 to $125
Adult Min/Max: 30/120
Adult Policy: All Female Adults Welcome
Pajama Weekend
Program Level(s): C, S, A Program Code: 2849
This is a great opportunity to spend time with other girls from
GSHNJ. Plan on spending the entire weekend in your pj pants
and have fun hanging out with other Scouts. Each troop or
group is responsible for their own breakfast food on Saturday
and Sunday. Lunch, dinner on Saturday, and snacks will be
provided for you. The theme for the workshops for this
weekend is basically relaxation: nail clinic, scrap booking,
basket weaving, cooking baking, arts and crafts, games and
more. Relax, have fun and have a comfortable weekend.
Transportation is not included.
Journey or Skill Involved: Basket weaving
Camp Hoover, Middleville, NJ
Friday to Sunday, November 30 - December 2, 2012
6:00PM - 11:00AM
Girl Cost: $60 Adult Cost: $30
Girl Min/Max: 10/100 Adult Min/Max: 5/30
Adult Policy: All Female Adults Welcome
NEW! National Girl Scout Cookie Sleepover! Jan 12 -13
(See Page 24 for Details!)
S.T.E.M.
100 Years of Science Conference Event
Program Level(s): C, S Program Code: 3264
Do you love science and feel passionately about protecting
the environment? The Center for Innovation in Engineering
and Science Education (CIESE) has partnered with three Girl
Scout Councils in New Jersey to host a one-day science and
engineering event at the Stevens Institute of Technology.
Examine, design, construct and test a variety of wind and
solar energy projects, meet with successful engineering
students and female industry leaders as you work to create
the methods to power our next 100 years!
Journey or Skill Involved: S.T.E.M.
Stevens Institute of Technology
Castle Point on Hudson, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Saturday, September 29, 2012 9:00AM-3:30PM
*REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 11, 2012
Girl Cost: $25 Adult Cost: $15
Girl Min/Max: 75/100
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
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Aerospace Careers for Women
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3145
Junior girls, this high-flying aerospace event is created just
for you! You are invited to attend and explore a Cessna
152 and become mini-experts on how planes function, how
the controls in the cockpit work, and get real, hands-on
experience to have a deeper understanding of airplanes and
air travel. This popular program will let you talk with pilots
and other professionals with careers in the aviation field so
you can learn about how you can become an airplane pilot.
You’ll also have time to work together to build your own
working model airplanes. What about those who don’t want
to be a pilot? Well, then hang on because all participants will
also get to tour a complete airplane engineering facility, learn
about the jobs of air traffic controllers, and learn about the
technology they use to maintain runway safety. This program
is a fun way to learn more about the value of independent
airports, their role in our communities, and how you can get
involved in this fast-paced field!
Journey or Skill Involved: Meets the requirements for
aMUSE - Session 2
Alexandria Airfield
63 Airport Rd, Pittstown, NJ 08867
Saturday, October 27, 2012 11:00AM-12:30PM
Saturday, November 10, 2012 11:00AM-12:30PM
Girl Cost: $25 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 15/30 Adult Min/Max: 2/5
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Rocket Whiz Level 1
Program Level(s): B, J, C Program Code: 3349
3 ... 2 ... 1 ... blastoff! The sky is the limit as you experience
rocketry firsthand. During this Level 1 workshop, you will
learn the fundamentals of model rocketry, build and decorate
your own model rocket and then head outside to launch it.
Journey or Skill Involved: S.T.E.M.
Camp DeWitt, Hillsborough, NJ
(B) Saturday, November 17, 2012 9:00AM-11:00AM
(J) Saturday, November 17, 2012 11:30PM-1:30PM
(C) Saturday, November 17, 2012 2:00PM-4:00PM
Girl Cost: $25 Adult Cost: No cost
Girl Min/Max: 5/ 20 Adult Min/Max: 2/20
Adult Policy: All Adults Welcome
Sky Search
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3080
Learn how to read a star map to find constellations and
planets that are visible tonight. Hear stories from other
cultures about the star pictures they put in the sky. Then we’ll
fly out of our solar system, past our Milky Way Galaxy, and
out to the edge of the Universe.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Get Moving!
Journey
Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium
118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg NJ, 08876
Saturday, January 12, 2013 12:00PM-2:00PM
Girl Cost: $16 Adult Cost: $5
Girl Min/Max: 30/80 Adult Min/Max: 8/20
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Animal Habitats Workshop
Program Level(s): J Program Code: 3369
Calling all wildlife explorers! Discover the ins-and-outs of
animals in the wild and the habitats they call home with your
nature guides from Troop 60376. While earning your Animal
Habitats badge, you’ll get the chance to meet some of your
favorite pets and learn the differences from those in the wild.
You will also have the opportunity to make a craft that can be
used by your local wildlife.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements It’s Your Story Tell It! and completes the Animal Habitats badge
West Service Center
Sunday, January 13, 2013 11:30AM-1:30PM
Sunday, January 13, 2013 2:00PM-4:00PM
Girl Cost: $16 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 20/60 Adult Min/Max: 3/7
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Home Scientist
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3335
By paying careful attention during experiments, scientists
learn new things-even if they’ve done the test before. That
means you don’t have to grow up to be a scientist. You’re a
scientist every time you do an experiment! Find out where
science has been hiding in your own home.
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements Brownie Quest
East Service Center
Saturday, January 19, 2013 10:00AM-11:30AM
Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 20/35 Adult Min/Max: 3/7
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Cosmic Adventures
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3114
Calling all astronauts! Fly out into space and past all the
planets in our solar system. Find out what it’s like to live and
work in space.
Journey or Skill Involved: Astronomy
Raritan Valley Community College
118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
Saturday, January 19, 2013 12:00PM-2:00PM
Girl Cost: $17 Adult Cost: $10
Girl Min/Max: 50/80 Adult Min/Max: 5/20
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Inventor
Program Level(s): B Program Code: 3338
Did you ever wonder what it takes to come up with a new
kind of phone or a new way to power a light bulb? Would you
like an invention that would help tie your shoes faster or one
to make elevators record your singing while you ride? In this
badge, find out how inventors make stuff - and become an
inventor yourself!
Journey or Skill Involved: Complements A World of Girls
East Service Center
Saturday, January 19, 2013 12:30PM-2:30PM
Girl Cost: $12 Adult Cost: No Cost
Girl Min/Max: 20/35 Adult Min/Max: 3/7
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
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National Girl Scout Cookie Sleepover!
Program Level(s): D, B, J, C, S, A Program Code: 3367
Pull out those fuzzy slippers and sleeping bags to join girls from across the country for a brand new kind of cookie
fun and learning. During the sleepover, you will participate in a live streaming webinar in which you’ll meet inspiring
girls with amazing goals, get great ideas for pumping up sales, and be the first to see the new cookie boxes revealed in
3D! You will also participate in a cookie scavenger hunt, workshops on goal setting and money management, a pajama
dinner party, a Girl Scout Cookie sundae bar, and even a campfire to keep you nice and toasty!
Journey or Skill Involved: Decision making, goal setting, money management, people skills, business ethics
Camp Hoover, Middleville NJ,
Saturday to Sunday, January 12-13, 2013 11:00AM-11:00AM
Girl Cost: $49 Adult Cost: $49
(Price includes dinner on Saturday, sundae bar, and breakfast on Sunday)
Girl Min/Max: 10/120 Adult Min/Max: 5/20
Adult Policy: Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios Only
Additional Information: Please bring a bagged lunch on Saturday, and fun pajamas for Saturday night! Friday to Saturday
lodging options are also available. Please email campsupport@gshnj.org for more details.
Product Program Information and Dates
Nut, Candy & Magazine Program
Fall 2012 • September 29, 2012 - October 19, 2012
Our Annual Nut, Candy and Magazine Program focuses on teaching girls goal setting, decision making, money
management, people skills and business ethics. Girls have the opportunity to sell products to friends and
family in-person or online via email.
Cookie Program
Spring 2013 • January 14, 2013 - April 21, 2013
Also known as the largest Financial Literacy program for girls in the country, the Cookie Program provides
girls with far more than monetary success. Girls learn valuable life skills such as: goal setting, commitment,
confidence, handling money responsibly, marketing and teamwork!
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Program FAQs
Inclement Weather
Troops should expect programs to run as scheduled, rain or shine. In the case of snow or other inclement
weather, the Council will determine if it is necessary to cancel a program. The cancellation information will
be published the morning of the program on the home page of our website at www.gshnj.org and a recorded
message will be added to our automated phone greeting at 908-518-4400 no later than 7:30AM.
Adult Chaperones
All Girl Scouting programs require adult chaperones, and troops are expected to adhere to the appropriate
adult to child ratios, as outlined by GSUSA. If the troop leader is unable to accompany the girls, then
registered parents or volunteers can assume the adult chaperone role.
Health History, Permission Forms and Program Rosters: Troop leaders and/or registered adult
chaperones are required to have in their possession at all program events, a copy of the Health History and
Permission Forms for each girl as well as the Program Roster for any program. Do not mail the Health
History or Permission forms when registering for a program. These forms are for use by the leader in case of
an emergency.
Miscellaneous Program Information
Dropping Off Girls for Events
Under no circumstances should the girls be left unattended or unsupervised at a program. If you are not
planning to stay for the program, be sure to stay with the girl(s) until the adult listed on the Program
Registration form is present.
Emergencies
If you are at an event/program and an emergency arises, please follow the procedures listed on the
emergency card provided by Council.
Hearts of Service
This program was developed as a way for girls to keep track and be recognized for their service hours. At
Council we track all hours from girls who participate as our funders love to know how we contribute to our
communities. Currently, our Council donates over 300,000 hours of Community Service a year – talk about
making the world a better place! For more information, contact Sue DeCarlo via email at: sdecarlo@gshnj.org
Juliettes/Individuals
Juliettes and girls attending programs as individuals must be accompanied by an adult over 18 who must
remain on-site for the duration of the program.
Council Shops
Our Council shop provide our troops, service units and new members the ability to shop for all of their needs.
Shop Locations:
Central Service Center: 201 Grove Street East, Westfield, NJ 07090
East Service Center: 120 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042
West Service Center: 1171 Route 28 North Branch, NJ 08876
Shop hours may vary throughout the year. For your convenience, shop 24/7 online at: http://shop.gshnj.org
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Camp Locations and Information
In addition to Summer Camp, our Council’s three camping locations offer unique
activities and opportunities to learn and explore throughout the year!
• CAMP HOOVER, located along the Swartswood Lake, has 340 acres of woodlands and fields to explore anytime of the year! Hoover offers fun-filled activities including: team challenges/low ropes course, hiking, campfires, boating, swimming and wintertime activities.
• CAMP DEWITT, nestled on 152 acres in the Sourland Mountains, offers geocaching treasure hunts, hikes, camping and picnics! Sign up for any of the programs offered - or create your own!
• THE OVAL, located in the South Mountain Reservation (Essex County’s largest park). The OVAL
offers day and overnight accommodations - troops can spend the day or weekend enjoying the camp’s playing field, fire ring, outdoor cooking areas and 46 miles of trails in the adjacent park.
Using the facilities available, your troop can create their own experience: host an event for your troop, Service
Unit or the whole Council! Register for programs offered at our camps throughout the year ... come as a group
or individually!
For more information about Camps, visit: www.gshnj.org/camps
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Camps - There Is Something for EVERYONE
Use Our Facilities and
Resources:
• Create your own experience
• Host a troop, Service Unit or
Council-wide event
• Come for the day or stay
overnight
Register for programs
offered at our camps
throughout the year:
• Come on your own or with a group
• Check the calendar on our website for current
information and dates
www.gshnj.org
Click On Camp!
Our Spring Program Guide will bloom in November for programs
sprouting February-May. Registration will begin December 1, 2012!
www.gshnj.org
Tel (908) 518•4400
Registration begins September 15, 2012
east service center
120 valley road
montclair, nj 07042
2012-2013 Fall/Winter Program Guide
Programs from the Heart