You Schedule It Program Guide

This is your guide to GSKSMO Outdoor and Community Partner activities/events that you can schedule for your troop on your own schedule.

2024

Explore. Discover. Learn. Build your adventure.

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Program Guide welcome

Important program details

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Arts and Entertainment programs

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Civic Engagement and Service programs

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Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy programs

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Healthy Living programs

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Outdoor programs

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STEAM and Trades programs

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Welcome to our You Schedule It Program Guide ! This guide is full of activities in focus areas perfect for badge earning and fun. Our You Schedule It programs (YSI) allow troop leaders the opportunity to schedule their troop’s activities when and where it’s convenient for them while ensuring activities help meet their specific troop goals. Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri offer unique experiences to girls designed to grow their leadership skills and take on new adventures while having fun, making friends, and creating lasting memories. Do you have feedback you want to share about a partner program? Following your event, complete a short survey so that we can improve community partner programs in the future. Do you want to recommend a future community partner or have questions about a community partner program?

Email communitypartners@gsksmo.org to learn more.

DETAILS ON EXPERIENCES Who Can Attend Experiences and Requirements Needed to Attend

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE This is your guide to GSKSMO Outdoor and Community Partner activities/events that you can schedule for your troop on your own schedule. Plan based on your schedule. Plan your activities based on your troop's goals. See what programs are available based on your availability and grade level. Browse by focus area. Explore programs that align with the below focus areas:

• Girls must be registered members who meet the Girl Scout grade-level requirement for the event. Any girl in grades K-12, who is not currently a registered Girl Scou t, may register as a member to attend events and activities. We recommend a tunic, sash, vest, and/or Girl Scout t-shirt to be worn for activities/events when appropriate. • Troop Leaders or other currently registered and background-checked adults are required to attend activities/events with troops and are responsible for ensuring the safety of the girls and maintaining the ratio unless otherwise noted. Please r efer to Safety Activity Checkpoints for these safety details. • Individual Girl Scouts can attend most of the activities/events listed. Unless otherwise noted, an adult caregiver must chaperone and be responsible for their girl(s) at an event/activity. • All overnights and high-risk activities require a completed and appr oved activity/event . Look for this icon which denotes when you need to complete this form. From time to time, we offer virtual programs. In those occurrences, please review the internet safety pledge prior to the activity/event. • Cookie Dough: Girl Scouts can earn Cookie Dough through the annual Product Programs (Cookies and Candy, Nuts & Magazines). Cookie Dough can be used for GSKSMO-led activities/events when you see this icon Cookie Dough cannot be used for community partner-led experiences. • For tagalongs, there are certain events that allow non-Girl Scouts to join the fun! Read the specific details for each event to see when non-Girl Scouts are allowed to participate. • Program prices: For specific program prices visit the registration website or contact the program provider for more information. Community Partner-Sponsored Experiences Most of the activities and events in this guide are hosted by our amazing community partners, who focus experiences on Girl Scout core programming. Troop leaders or other approved adults are required to attend events with their Girl Scouts and are responsible for ensuring the safety of the girls. Community partner facilitators are never counted in the ratio for the girls. Some community partnerships manage their own registration, and in these situations, the contact information is on the event listing. Badge Explorer Earning badges just got easier! Community Partner programs help Girl Scouts meet objectives to earn various badges. Visit Girl Scouts Badge Explorer and search by focus area and grade level to learn more. Note: You may need to select more than one topic to find the specific badge connection based on program objectives.

• Arts and Entertainment • Civic Engagement and Service • Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy • Healthy Living and Sports • Outdoor • STEAM and Trades Search by keyword.

Search by keyword or organization name to find exactly what you are looking for. Navigate to the upper-right-hand corner and click on the magnifying glass. Type a descriptive word, partner name, or activity. Discover the range of programs available and create your own troop experience. Make sure to check the grade levels listed to ensure the program is open to your grade level.

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Ambassador

Arts and Entertainment Girl Scouts will explore their creativity and discover their artistic side. From touring museums and producing films to learning how to paint, draw, or play a musical instrument. Girls will enjoy diverse programs that promote visual, performing, and graphic arts.

Pave Creative 6335 W. 110th Street, Overland Park, KS 66221

Explore music and arts through fun and interactive classes. At Pave Creative Girl Scouts will be inspired to discover their unique creativity while creating new memories and working towards a specific badge. Click here to schedule your troop’s activity

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Learn to paint and discover shading, color blending, and different brush techniques through instructor-led demonstrations and step-by-step instructions. Girls will build confidence, discover their songwriting abilities, and explore different instruments through fun, hands-on activities, and karaoke. Girls will discover choreography and learn how to choreograph their own dance routine while participating in fun dancing activities.

Paint Party

10/40

Karaoke Party

10/25

Glow in the Dark Dance Party

10/30

Questions? Email pavecreativeco@gmail.com or call 913-328-2881.

Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art 2818 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506 The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art has one of the finest collections of 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st-century American art in the Midwest region. For more information about the Albrecht- Kemper Museum of Art, visit www.albrecht-kemper.org. Programs are available to schedule during museum business hours Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm and Saturday-Sunday 1-4 pm. To schedule your troop’s activity, contact Alex Asher at aasher@albrecht-kemper.org or call 816-233-7003.

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Girls will explore storytelling through comics, discover the different types of comics, and then create and share their very own comics using the knowledge they gained. Length: 60-90 minutes. Girls will explore the history of artistic collage, and then will use the knowledge they’ve gained to create their very own college using two-dimensional and three- dimensional objects. Length: 60-90 minutes.

Comic Artist Badge Workshop

5/20

The Art of Collage

5/20

Abundant Moments Photography (AMP Boutique) 3801 SW Windemere Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64082 AMP loves empowering Girls of all ages and allowing them to be their best version. As heirloom boutique photographers, we focus on creating quality artwork for our clients to display in their homes. For more information, contact Debra Lawrence 816-682-2886 or debra@abundantmoments.com.

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Girls will explore the museum to locate paintings that express a particular mood or feeling, and then discover their unique artistic abilities as they work with an instructor to create their own painting of a subject based on a mood or feeling they choose. Length: 60-90 minutes. Girls will discover how to visually interpret the world in two dimensions without the use of a paintbrush and then will use their unique style to complete a self-portrait or a painting of a friend. Length: 60-90 minutes. Girls will discover choreography and learn how to choreograph their own dance routine while participating in fun dancing activities. Length: 60-90 minutes.

Express Your Mood in Paint

5/20

Painting Without a Brush Drawing the Great Outdoors

5/20

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This event is tailored to fulfill the first three steps of the Digital Photographer Junior badge requirements. Girl Scouts will interview Debra Lawrence, the owner of a photography studio, and take a tour of her studio and showroom to learn some basics. We will discuss camera modes, the rule of thirds, basic editing, and creative photography techniques through fun crafts! Length: 2 hours.

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Creative Digital Photography is FUN!

4/14

The Artist Box 407 Commercial Street, Atchison, KS 66002

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Journey Workshops: 5 flowers, 4 stories, 3 Cheers for Animals Journey Workshops: Between Earth and Sky Welcome to the Flower Garden

This unique program provides troops with three different art options to select from: create a clay animal sculpture, build a birdhouse, or create an animal canvas painting. Regardless of the option you select, Girls are guaranteed to have fun, while letting their creativity soar. In this workshop, Girls will learn about different colors and explore how those colors affect mood, then they’ll have a chance to express their own mood by creating either an origami animal or making a flower from colored paper. Explore gardening techniques and your creativity. In this workshop Girls will learn the basics to gardening, while creating a unique piece of garden art - painted flowerpot or clay plant maker. Discover how art influences our lives. Girls will explore different cultures around the world and the art of those cultures. They’ll then complete an art project from one of the cultures they learned about – from painting henna patterns to batik fabric dying. Explore your own heritage and create a family tree! Using mixed media techniques, Girls will combine paint and photos to create their family tree. Prior to this workshop, Girls will want to research their family story and compile family articles and photos that they can use in their family tree collage. Just keep swimming! Learn about fish – from what they need to survive to ways to prevent pollution. Girls will have a chance to select from a variety of fish-related activities including turning a pinch pot fish into a vase or plant, sculpting a fish out of clay, or creating a fish out of a plastic bottle.

A place where the artistically creative can explore new arts and those that want to be can learn to be artistic. The Artist Box is a great opportunity for Girls to explore their creativity in a group setting, accommodating up to 30 girls in the studio at one time. For more information visit www.theartistboxllc.com . To register your troops activity, call 913-367-1037 or email ronda@theartistboxllc.com .

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Come play in the clay! This two-part adventure to explores the art of pottery -- from hand building their own work of art or throwing pottery on the pottery wheel. In the first session, Girls will craft their masterpiece. In the second session, Girls will glaze their art and have their pieces refired. A pottery piece isn’t completed until it’s decorated. Explore the different techniques of ceramic painting and glazing. Girls will select from a variety of different ceramic pieces, including Girl Scout- themed pieces, and then put the techniques they learned into action. Looking for a more challenging art project? Glass fusing is a unique way for girls to express their creativity. Girls will learn how to cut-glass shapes and attach them to create their very own necklace pendants, ornament, or something completely unique to them. Design and create your own jewelry! Girls will learn the art of enameling and how to work with powered glass and high heat to create a necklace pendant or pair of earrings that is as unique as them.

A World of Girls

Pottery

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Paint or Glaze Ceramics

Brownie Quest

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WOW! Wonders of Water

Glass Fusing

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Copper Enameling

Chip’s Chocolate Factory Crown Center: 2450 Grand Blvd., Suite 239, Kansas City, MO 64108 Chip’s Chocolate Factory makes over 200 delicious chocolate confections by hand, using premium imported Swiss chocolate and traditional confectioner techniques. For more information about Chip’s Chocolate Factory, visit www.ChipsChocolatefactory.com. Tours are available Monday- Saturday, except Tuesday at 10:30 am. To register your troop activity, call Mike or Erik at 816-421-0012.

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Discover and honor women changemakers throughout history! Girls will research and identify a historical female changemaker who has inspired them. Using mixed media girls will create a collage featuring all the things that made that individual amazing. Recycle, repurpose, reuse! Girls will discover ways artists use found materials to create art then they'll create their own art – a jean pocket, a paper bead, or a found object creature - from recycled materials.

Agent of Change

GET MOVING!

St. Joseph Animal Control & Rescue 701 SW Lower Lake Road, St. Joseph, MO 64504 The St. Joseph Animal Shelter serves St. Joseph by providing care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need; and respected, responsible, and reliable animal control services with the community using humane and progressive practices. Girls will earn parts of the journey requirements for 5 flowers, 4 stories, and 3 cheers for animals To schedule your troop’s activity, contact Stacey Kropf- Castillo at skropf-castillo@stjosephmo.gov. Please allow two weeks to schedule a visit.

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Explore the history of chocolate, discover how it’s processed from Bean-to-Bar, witness a detailed demonstration of how Chip’s Chocolate Factory makes its iconic Kansas City Fudge™, and learn fun ways to make silly chocolate treats at home. Girls will get to enjoy LOTS of samples and laughter and take home a goodie bag filled with delicious chocolate! Length: 45-minutes.

Chocology Tour

10/40

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Girl Scout Daisies will visit an animal shelter for a program on animal care and shelter operations. They will learn about the five basic freedoms of animals, investigate a mock animal control complaint, and interact with animals. The program includes a tour and Q&A session.

Safe and Sound

Etiquette Kansas City 2500 West Pennway Street, Kansas City, 64108 | Troop meeting Etiquette Kansas City provides classes for all ages and believes that good manners are not a thing of the past but should be a way of life. Teacher Janis Kliethermes believes that practicing good manners helps girls build self-confidence and a positive sense of self. For more information about Etiquette Kansas City, visit www. etiquettekansascity.com . To register for a troop activity, call or email Janis Kliethermes at 816-977-6182 or Janis@etiquettekansascity.com .

Kansas Children’s Discovery Center 4400 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604 The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is nestled within 4.5 wooded acres of Topeka’s Gage Park, providing opportunities for Girls of all ages to explore and discover the outdoors, while learning and playing in a safe and fun educational environment. For more information, and at- home project ideas, visit www.kansasdiscovery.org/home.

To schedule your troop’s activity email cluttjohann@ kansasdiscovery.org.

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Girls can earn their patches while exploring the art of manners and respecting themselves and others. Troops can book a class or a special event, such as mother/ daughter teas and luncheons. Length : 1 hour.

Need help earning a badge? The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is excited to offer unique programs and activities to help your troop complete their badge requirements.

Manners for the Modern Girl

Private Badge Programs

10/40

Midwest Genealogy Center 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055 The Midwest Genealogy Center (MGC) is one of the United States’ preeminent resources for family history, providing access to almost three-quarters of a million on-site materials. For more information about Midwest Genealogy Center, visit www.mymcpl.org/locations/midwest-genealogy-center.

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival 3732 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival brings Shakespeare and Shakespeare-inspired works to you through professional performances, community events, and educational programs. To book your troop’s activity, contact Matt Rapport at mrapport@kcshakes.org or call 816-531-7728.

To schedule your troop activity, call 816-252-7228.

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Explore the role of women in history through the eyes of compelling female characters created by William Shakespeare. Learn how to create a character role and how these roles fit into today’s society. Length: 1 hour. Explore the power of persuasion through the lens of one of Shakespeare's most dynamic female characters, Portia, from The Merchant of Venice. Portia's persuasion is a dynamic backdrop to help girls learn valuable debate tactics. Length: 1 hour. Juggling is one of the oldest forms of entertainment. Girls will build hand-eye coordination, discipline, and concentration skills while learning proper juggling techniques from experienced instructors. Length: 1 hour. Master the art of stage combat. This interactive workshop will teach girls the basic techniques of armed and unarmed stage combat used on stages and on screens around the world. Length: 1 hour.

Tell Me a Story is a Mid-Continent Public Library initiative that provides the ability to record and preserve memories, stories, and living history. In this activity, Girls will use their own family history as inspiration as they complete steps in the Storytelling badges by checking out a kit using their MCPL Access Pass that MGC. Once processed each girl will receive a CD of their story. Girls will explore their family traditions, develop a story tree, and create a family crest while completing the five steps to earn their My Family Story badge. Through hands-on activities, storytelling, and more, Girls are guaranteed to have a great time.

Women of Shakespeare

Min. of 5 girls

Tell-Me-A-Story

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The Art of Argumentation

Min. of 5 girls

Exploring My Family Story Badge Workshop

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Everyone Can Juggle

Min. of 5 girls

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EnGarde Bard! Stage Combat

Min. of 5 girls

Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center 8788 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212

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Explore the world of improvisational acting. Girls will learn the basics of creating characters, gain self-confidence, and discover their own creativity through hands-on acting games with no scripts, just their own imaginations. Length: 1 hour. Express yourself through poetry. In this writing workshop Girls will learn the tools they need to write their own sonnets and explore the history of sonnets. Length: 1 hour. Discover the skills needed to become a Shakespearean actress! In this fun and interactive workshop, Girls will learn the basics of Shakespearean acting then they’ll create their own Shakespeare play using different elements – events, characters, props - found in Shakespeare’s plays. Length: 2 hour.

Shakespeare off the Cuff: The Art of Improvisation

Min. of 5 girls

Johnson County Park and Recreation District inspires play, culture, and education that lead to healthy and fulfilling lives by enriching our community through excellent parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service.

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Sonnet ShakeUP

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Girls will embark on an imaginative journey through storytelling, puppetry, and role- playing. Length : 2 hours. To book your troop’s activity, email lacey.connell@jocogov.org. Girls will embark on a musical adventure while discovering how music is made, learning about music from different cultures around the world, and using their own unique creativity to create their own tunes. Length : 2 hours. To book your troop’s activity, email lacey.connell@jocogov.org. Girls will explore the past by discovering different character roles, learning basic costuming to help set the stage, and participating in role-playing. Length : 2 hours. To book your troop’s activity, email lacey.connell@jocogov.org. Girls will create their own adventures through story trees and story sharing. Length : 2 hours. To book your troop’s activity, email lacey.connell@jocogov.org.

Creative Play Adventure

Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt

Min. of 5 girls

8/15

Music Adventure

8/15

Playing the Past

8/15

My Family Story

8/15

Johnson County Museum + LanesField Historic Site 8788 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212 18745 S. Dillie Road, Edgerton, KS 66021 Johnson County Museum + LanesField Historic Site brings the history of our community to life through engaging exhibits and hands-on programming. These events can be scheduled Monday-Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To schedule your troop’s activities, call 913-715-2570.

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Girls will use their creativity to create a dance routine as unique as them, as they learn new dance steps and warm-up techniques. Length : 2 hours. To book your troop’s activity, email lacey.connell@jocogov.org. In this creative workshop, Girls will learn about different types of book-binding techniques and tools as they create their very own one-of-a-kind book. Length : 2 hours. To book your troop’s activity, email ryan.bell2@jocogov.org. In this creative workshop, Girls explore different types of jewelry-making techniques and tools, while learning how to create their very own pieces. Length : 2 hours. To book your troop’s activity, email ryan.bell2@jocogov.org. Girls will explore art and design from a pottery perspective while creating two ceramic works of art. All pottery will be kiln fired and ready for pick-up 1-2 weeks post- program completion. Length : 2 hours. To book your troop’s activity, email ryan.bell2@jocogov.org. Girls will explore different drawing techniques and tools while creating their own unique drawings. Length : 2 hours. To book your troop’s activity, email ryan.bell2@jocogov.org. Students get a taste of what life was like for children attending a one-room school in 1904. In this fully immersive program, kids are encouraged to dress up. This 2-hour program can be adapted to mixed-age groups K-6th grade. $80 per group Length : 2 hours.

Dance Adventure

8/15

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Craft & Tinker: Book Artist

8/15

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Craft & Tinker: Jewelry

8/15

Girls will meet with museum staff and learn why items are collected, how those items are collected, and the importance of those items to the community, while exploring the new exhibit, Becoming Johnson County . Expand your visit to the Lanesfield Historic Site to learn about farm life and chores and complete an actual one-room schoolhouse lesson from 1904. Girl Scout cost is $5. Cost per adult: Free for up to two supervising adults, $5 for additional adults. This program will need to be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance.

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Johnson County Museum: Behind- the-Scenes Tour

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Art & Design: Ceramics

8/15

Lanesfield Historic Site: Farm Families Program

Max. 8

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Art & Design: Drawing

8/15

Length : 2 hours.

Max: 30

Living History

Natural Grocers Various locations in Kansas and Missouri

St. Joseph Museums, Inc. 3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506

The mission of the St. Joseph Museums, Inc. is to provide a gateway to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting items that reflect the interests and history of St. Joseph and its citizens. To register your troop’s program, contact Shelly Haynes at haynes@stjosephmuseum.org or 816-232-8471 ext. 103.

Natural Grocers is a female founded, specialty retailer featuring organic and natural groceries, body care and dietary supplements. Natural Grocers offers affordable prices and free nutrition education. To register for your troop’s program, select the Natural Grocers location and call the nutritional health coach at the phone number listed. Programs should be scheduled 2-4 weeks in advance. Kansas

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Explore the Native Americans that inhabit North America. Girls will explore the habitats, dress, art, and culture of Native Americans through interactive presentation and a bracelet beading craft. This workshop Covers 7 of the activities in the GSUSA Native American Heritage Month Celebration patch.

Overland Park, 9108 Metcalf Avenue | 913-385-2000

Explore Native American People & Culture

Olathe, 14921 West 119th Street | 913-764-0918

Lawrence, 1301 West 23rd Street | 785-830-8500

Mission, 6819 Johnson Drive | 913-432-5200

Shawnee, 13335 Shawnee Mission Parkway | 913-631-0844

Topeka, 5836 SW 21st Street | 785-228-9100 Missouri

Independence, 19019 East 48th Street | 816-478-1990

St. Joseph, 2414 N. Belts Highway | 816-387-8333

Liberty, 114 S. Steward Road | 816-335-4190

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Girls will work on murals to show how they envision the perfect world for raising animals while they learn about the importance of happiness, fresh air and freedom for animals and where the foods they enjoy come from.

It’s Your Story – Tell It!

Build Your Adventure! Every Girl Scout has their own curiosity, dreams, and talents – so when they come together to decide which Girl Scout activities to try, the sky’s the limit. Whether camping under the stars, giving back to their communities, learning to paint, or exploring new and exciting career opportunities – they’re learning to take risks, trust their guts, and team up with others for the greater good. Check out the calendar to explore planned events and programs to help you and your troop achieve their goals!

Topeka Zoo 635 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66606

Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center is on a mission to enrich the community through wildlife conservation and education. To register your troop’s program, contact the zoo education department at education@topekazoo.org or call 785-368- 9137.

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Girls will interact with animals from different countries while learning to identify animals and understanding the importance of those animals to those parts of the world. This workshop will also teach girls about ways to care for animals and careers that work with animals. Length : 1 hour.

5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animal Workshop

Charlie’s House 2425 Campbell Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Civic Engagement and Service

Charlie’s House is a non-profit safety organization whose mission is to prevent accidents and injuries to children in and around the home. To register your troop, email info@charlieshouse.org.

Girl Scouts will engage in wonderful acts of service and kindness while growing confidence by taking action in their communities and beyond! Girls will explore programs designed to help others whether that is planting a garden, honoring first responders, or promoting voting and democracy—there are many ways to get involved.

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This home safety course will provide Girls with safety information to help make them confident and capable to take on all babysitting opportunities. The class is designed for Girls 11+, who are interested in caring for younger children. Length : 3 hours.

Babysitter Home Safety

6/15

Kansas City Water Troop Meeting KC Water is committed to providing excellent water, wastewater, and stormwater services that ensure the health and safety of the community while safeguarding our regional water resources. KC Water provides hands-on educational lessons perfect to help your troop complete steps for your badge or journey. Lessons can be conducted indoors, outdoors, or virtually in many cases. Troops located outside of Kansas City must be willing to bring members to sites within KCMO unless the location is approved by KC Water.For more information visit: www.kcwater.us/education .

Harvesters Kansas City 3801 Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64129

Harvesters mobilizes the power of our community to provide equitable access to nutritious foods and address the root causes and impact of hunger.

Click here to schedule your troop’s program.

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Girls will help sort and repackage donated products in Harvesters Volunteer Engagement Center to be redistributed to families in need. *Volunteers must be 8 years or older. Groups must meet the chaperone requirements (8-11 yrs. old: 1 adult per 5 children, 12-15 yrs. old: 1 adult per 10 children). Girls will help collect donations and package Healthy Family Meal Kits for families in need. Meal kits include all the necessary ingredients for an easy and completely nutritious meal. This two- part activity requires Girls to collect donations to purchase the kits items and then package the kits with all the ingredients and recipe card. For more information, visit www.harvesters.org/ how-to-help/volunteer/volunteer-from-home/ pack-healthy-family-meal-kits. Girls will get engaged, educated, and empowered to help fight hunger in their community and earn their Fight Hunger Patch! Girls will participate in hands-on activities focused on nutrition, food waste, and choices. For more information, visit www.Harvesters.org/ fight-hunger-patches .

Sort & Repackage Volunteer Opportunity

To register, email Water.Education@kcmo.org .

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Girls will host a litter pickup at a nearby stream. The KC Water Warriors Stream Team #5390, in partnership with the Missouri Stream Team Program, will provide your group with the necessary supplies and background on the importance of keeping our waterways clean. Your troop can help educate your communities about the importance of keeping storm drains free of pollution and debris by marking storm drains and distributing educational door hangers in your neighborhoods. KC Water will provide all the supplies and training for this fun and rewarding community service project.

Stream Cleanup Project

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Healthy Family Meal Kits

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Storm Drain Marking Project

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Min. 10

Fight Hunger Patch Project

Questions? Email Harvesters at getinvolved@harvesters.org or call 816-929-3090.

Harvesters Topeka 215 SE Quincy Street, Topeka, KS 66603

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QQQ Girls will design cards to include in Harvester food boxes. Review the list of guidelines before creating your card. Mail completed cards to Harvesters Community Engagement.

Homemade Greeting Cards

Harvesters mobilizes the power of our community to provide equitable access to nutritious foods and address the root causes and impact of hunger.

Ability KC 3011 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108

To schedule your troop’s activity, contact fighthunger@harvesters.org or call 785-861-7750.

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Ability KC builds brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities through comprehensive educational, vocational, and therapeutic services. For more information contact Ashley Hurtado at ashley.hurtado@abilitykc.org or call 816-751-7700.

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Girls will help sort and repackage donated products in Harvesters Volunteer Engagement Center to be redistributed to families in need. *Volunteers must be 8 years or older. Groups must meet the chaperone requirements. Girls will help collect donations and package Healthy Family Meal Kits for families in need. Meal kits include all the necessary ingredients for an easy and completely nutritious meal. This two- part activity requires Girls to collect donations to purchase the kits items and then package the kits with all the ingredients and recipe card. For more information, visit www.harvesters.org/ how-to-help/volunteer/volunteer-from-home/ pack-healthy-family-meal-kits. Girls will get engaged, educated, and empowered to help fight hunger in their community and earn their Fight Hunger Patch! Girls will participate in hands-on activities focused on nutrition, food waste, and choices. For more information, visit www.Harvesters.org/ fight-hunger-patches .

Fight Hunger Patch Project

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Girl Scouts will prepare hand-tied fleece blankets for patients as holiday gifts. We will send patterns for three different sizes, and Troops may choose which one(s) they want to make. We ask that the Troops source materials for this project. The cutoff date for participating in this project is November 1, 2024. Girl Scout Troops will design handmade Valentines for patients and preschool students and deliver to Ability KC by Friday, February 9, 2024 . We ask that the Troops source materials for this project. Please confirm participation in this opportunity by January 12, 2024. Contact Ashley Hurtado to notify her that your Troop will be participating and confirm your drop off date. Valentines are needed by February 9, 2024.

Healthy Family Meal Kits

Blanket Buddies Program

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Hand Made Valentine Cards

Fight Hunger Patch Project

Johnson County Museum + LanesField Historic Site 8788 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212 18745 S. Dillie Road, Edgerton, KS 66021 Johnson County Museum + LanesField Historic Site brings the history of our community to life through engaging exhibits and hands-on programming. Tours can be scheduled Monday-Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To schedule your troop’s activities, call 913-715-2570.

Wayside Waifs 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64137 | Virtual Experience Wayside Waifs is the largest pet adoption campus in Kansas City, serving more than 20,000 pets and people through pet adoptions, youth education, canine training programs, and community programming. For more information and a list of available programs, visit www.waysidewaifs.org. To register your troop’s program, complete the program request form .

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Tour the facilities and help an animal in need. Girls will get a behind-the-scenes tour of our facilities while providing 1 hour of community service. The community service project will involve a non-contact animal project that will directly affect the quality of life and well-being of animals at our facility.

It takes a village! Learn what it means to be a community and the different supporting roles that are needed to keep a community strong. Girls will participate in a cooperative game and a "thank you" activity, tour the new exhibit, and play at KidScape.

Johnson County Museum: Thank You Community Helpers Johnson County Museum: Community Planners Challenge

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Kids in Action

Length : 2 hours

Length: 60-90 min. depending on age

Create the community of your dreams! Girls will watch the story of Johnson County and then will work together to build their own city from selecting a mayor to planning infrastructure like roads, buildings, and landscapes. The program includes a tour of the museum exhibit and exploration of KidScape.

Questions? Contact humaneed@waysidewaifs.org.

Length : 2 hours

Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS 66045

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QQQ Find common ground with others by

discussing voting rights and other public policies. Participate as senators in a mock debate and cast your ballot. Write your own letter to your representative on an issue that you think is important to you and your community.

The Dole Institute has been a vibrant political forum promoting civil discourse, civic engagement, and idea exchange across the political spectrum for 20 years. Home to the personal archives of both Senator Bob and Senator Elizabeth Dole, and a museum facility on par with the U.S. Presidential libraries, the Dole Institute is excited to work with K-12 students and troops. Click here to learn more.

To schedule , contact Julie Clover at 785-864-1420 or jclover@ku.edu

Finding Common Ground

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For this workshop, weekdays and weeknights preferred but can accommodate weekend times if approved 4 weeks in advance.

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QQQ Former Congresswoman Shirley

Length : 2-3 hours

Chisholm devoted her career in public service to empowering citizens from underrepresented communities by living her message, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” What matters to you? What do you bring to the table?

Inspired by historical examples from the Dole Institute and Archives, let’s go inside government and plan your political campaign. Discuss the three branches of government and create a list of what laws affect you and how they impact your daily life.

Bring Your Own Chair

To schedule , contact Julie Clover at 785-864-1420 or jclover@ku.edu

Inside Government Badge Workshop

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To schedule , contact Julie Clover at 785-864-1420 or jclover@ku.edu

8/25

For this workshop, weekdays and weeknights preferred but can accommodate weekend times if approved 4 weeks in advance.

This event is FREE .

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Dole Institute of Politics (cont.)

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Be a landmark detective and celebrate your community! Explore a museum dedicated to U.S. Senator Bob Dole and discuss your community symbols such as Kansas state motto, animals.

To schedule , contact Julie Clover at 785-864-1420 or jclover@ku.edu

Celebrating Community Badge Workshop

For this workshop, weekdays and weeknights preferred but can accommodate weekend times if approved 4 weeks in advance. This event is FREE and can be done in- person at the Dole Institute or virtually.

8/25

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QQQ What is democracy and who represents me in government? Learn about the 3 levels and branches of government including how

to write a letter to our representatives, including Frances, the First Cat of Kansas! Please note that there is a separate Democracy Badge workshop for each Program Age Level. You will sign up for the Daisy, Brownie or Junior Democracy badge workshop when contacting the Dole Institute.

Democracy Badge Workshop

8/25

To schedule , contact Julie Clover at 785-864-1420 or jclover@ku.edu

Length : 1-2 hours

Challenge Island Virtual Experience

Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Girl Scouts will unleash their entrepreneurial spirit and kick-starting their financial future. Girls will learn and practice skills that last a lifetime like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics through hands-on activities.

Challenge Island ® partners with Girl Scout councils nationwide to offer fully interactive, hands-on STEAM workshops for girls of all ages! For more information visit www.challenge-island.com/program/girl-scout-workshops. To register, contact Kate Mahoney at at 913-303-0320 or email kmahoney@challenge-island.com.

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Girls will explore the ins and outs of running their own business to earn their Entrepreneur badge. Girls will work together to build a business plan for a safari adventure, pitch their business concept to investors, and design their business logo. Length : 2 hours.

Entrepreneur Badge Workshop

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Etiquette Kansas City 2500 West Pennway Street, Kansas City, 64108 | Troop meeting Etiquette Kansas City provides classes for all ages and believes that good manners are not a thing of the past but should be a way of life. Teacher Janis Kliethermes believes that practicing good manners helps girls build self-confidence and a positive sense of self. All girls will earn a patch when participating in this program. For more information about Etiquette Kansas City, visit www.etiquettekansascity.com . To register for a troop activity, call or email Janis Kliethermes at 816-977-6182 or Janis@etiquettekansascity.com .

Frontier Community Credit Union Virtual Experience Frontier Community Credit Union's’Banzai Course is a virtual financial education course that teaches basic and advanced financial concepts using real-life scenarios to demonstrate the power of good financial planning.

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Explore the importance of financial literacy by developing your own imaginative lemonade stand to purchase a new bike! Girls will learn concepts like interest and fees, envelope budgeting, and discretionary income. Click here to register your troop/girl.

Banzai Junior

QQQ Discover how to save for big expenses…like college! Explore how to save money when challenges arise, and the path isn't’

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Banzai Teen

straightforward - just like life. Click here to register your troop/girl.

The Art of Selling Cookies

Girls will learn the importance of first impressions, conversation skills and thank you notes.

Get Badges, Patches, Uniforms, and More! Whether you’re a troop leader looking for the newest Girl Scout badges, fun patches, and uniform pieces, or a parent looking for the perfect gift for your Girl Scout our local shop has you covered. Shop our local shop for Girl Scout badges, insignia, fun swag, and more for girls of all ages. Your purchase prepares girls for a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. Start shopping today at gsksmo.org/shop

VicTreeFi Virtual Experience

VicTreeFi is a female-founded company, dedicated to promoting financial literacy. VicTreeFi provides online financial education to students.

To register, visit www.gsmoneyville.com.

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In this 8-week course, Girls will learn how to run their own girl-led city, Moneyville, and how to use the city’s money to ensure that the town continues to run successfully. Girls will understand the importance of fiscal responsibility and the role that money plays in the broader world, while gaining leadership experience through group discussions, self-confidence, and critical decision-making. Length : 1 hours. Earn badges online with on-demand workshops. On-demand workshops cover STEM, Financial Literacy, Democracy, Digital Leadership, Cookie Business, Entrepreneurship, Health, and Life Skills badges.

Moneyville Town Council Course

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Questions? Email contact@victreefi.com or call 205-253-3113.

Healthy Living & Sports To make a difference in the world, Girl Scouts need to be healthy, strong, and resilient. Girls will explore hands-on activities that positively affect their physical and mental well-being. They can cheer on strong and inspiring athletes across our region or try out new skills through sport workshops.

Beanstalk Children’s Garden 6917 Kensington Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64132 Explore how a tiny seed can lead to amazing things at the Beanstalk Children’s Garden. Using a STEM-based curriculum, Girls will discover how to grow fruits and vegetables, learn about gardening, and be inspired to make healthy choices. For more information, click here. To book a troop activity, email tours@kccg.org or call 816- 931-3877 ext. 302.

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Create a snack sampler from plants found in the garden while earning your Snack badge! Girls will learn how to prepare healthy garden recipes while having fun and making memories with friends. Girls will explore new recipes and foods that can increase their energy, provide their skin with a natural glow, and more.

Snack Badge Workshop

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Eating for You Badge Workshop

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Claster Education Services Virtual Experience

Just Like You Films Virtual Experience

Claster Educational Services guides students and families step-by-step so they are well-prepared and confident as they navigate the college admissions process. Classes are available for individual Girls or troops.

Just Like You Films creates a kinder world through the power of film and helps to raise a global generation of kids who, because of their knowledge and understanding, are more empathic and compassionate people. To schedule your troop’s activity, contact Mandi Kearns at mandi@jlyfilms.org or 913-908-1383.

To register for an activity visit www.ClasterEducation.com.

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Girls will explore the qualifications college seek and identify how the knowledge and skills they possess as Girl Scouts will help to strengthen their college applications. Girls will explore the qualifications college seek and identify how the knowledge and skills they possess as Girl Scouts will help to strengthen their college applications. A strong college entrance essay could make all the difference! Girls will learn to write an effective personal statement and a great supplemental essay that showcases their knowledge and skills gained through Girl Scouts. Girls will explore the latest trends around college admission standardized tests and discover resources to help them choose the right test and prep plan for them.

Just Like You Films offer Girls the chance to see how other children, who are living with unique circumstances, aren't defined by them and how they are just like them. Film topics include burns, cancer, down syndrome, autism, facial anomalies, diabetes, anti-bullying pledge, anxiety, and depression.

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College Search

Just Like You Film Screening

College Application Strategies

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* Troop leaders are strongly encouraged to view the film prior to showing it to their troop to determine if it is appropriate for their girls.

College Essay Strategies

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This is Only a Test: Standardize Tests & Test-Optional Admissions

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Questions? Email becky@clastereducation.com .

Adelaide C. Ward Women’s Heart Health Center 4000 Cambridge Street, Kansas City, KS 66160

BikeWalk KC Troop Meeting

BikeWalk KC's mission is to redefine our streets as places for people to build a culture of active living-working to make KC a safer and more accessible place to live. For more information about BikeWalkKC, visit www.bikewalkkc.org. To register, complete BikeWalkKC’s Request a Class form . Mileage fees may apply due to troop location.

The Adelaide C. Ward Women’s Heart Health Center offers specialized services to prevent and reduce cardiovascular disease in women. To register your troop’s workshop experience contact Karin Morgan, RN at kmorgan@kumc.edu.

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Girls will learn how to conduct a walkability study and explore the impact the environment has on biking and walking. Girls will learn how to start their very own walking club including how to map a route, pedestrian safety, and how to get buy-in and support from others. Girls will enjoy a bike tour that will incorporate bike safety and physical activity to create a memorable experience for all. BikeWalkKC will provide bikes, helmets, and instructors. Girls will learn basic bicycle safety, traffic rules, bicycle maintenance, and handling skills through hands-on demonstrations and an on-bike course. Don’t be left stranded! Girls will learn through hands-on practice, how to maintain their bike including how to remove a wheel, fix a flat and keep their ride looking fresh and clean.

GET MOVING! Workshop Girl Scout Walking Club

Having a healthy and active lifestyle can lead to better heart health later in life. In this workshop, Girls will discover important steps they can take now, including healthy eating and physical activity, to ensure they have a healthier life down the road.

Change of Heart Workshop

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Vertical TaeKwonDo 1159 NE Rice Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086

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Guided Bicycle Ride

A fun, 45-minute interactive, taekwondo class where girls learn punches, kicks, and when it’s safe to use them. Great activity to practice physical fitness while having fun! To register your troop call at 816-500-1197, email at info@verticaltkd.com or check out our website at verticaltaekwondo.com.

BLAST! Bicycle Lesson & Safety Training

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Maintain Your Ride

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Questions? Contact the education team at education@bikewalkkc.org or 816-205-7056 ext. 7.

A fun, interactive, taekwondo class where girls learn punches, kicks, and when its safe to use them. Great activity to practice physical fitness while having fun!

Girl Scout Taekwondo

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