PLEASE NOTE:
Girl Scout Council of St. Croix Valley will not take registrations for these programs. Please contact the host site directly. Some programs do not require registration. Many community and professional organizations have ongoing opportunities available for Girl Scouts. Leaders should call the following organizations directly for more information and to register for listed programs.
AFFIRM Event
AFFIRM, Adolescent Females Finding Identity Respect and Merit, is a special event for sixth through eighth grade girls, their mothers, mentors, teachers, and friends. The AFFIRM program offers a variety of workshops on issues facing girls in this age range, as well as a special session for adults. This event takes place in January and is $5/girl. For more information, please call the National Council of Jewish Women at 952-922-7900.
Arts Soup
Bring Arts Soup to your troop/group! Each workshop runs 60-90 minutes. Minimum of 10 girls required. Cost is $15/girl and includes the Try-It or Badge. Contact Deanna Fournier at 612-414-0455 to schedule one of the following workshops:
Try-Its Badges
Art to Wear Camera Shots
Let’s Pretend Drawing & Painting
Puppets, Dolls, & Plays Theater
Toymaker
Visual Arts
The Bakken Museum Wizard Workshops
Explore the mysteries of science with three different electrifying 75-minute workshops and/or a guided tour. Girl Scouts become wizards as they participate in demonstrations, construct replicas of historical scientific devices, and bring science to life through interesting stories about scientists and their discoveries!
Workshop Topics – Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts
Magnets – 1, 2, 3! Explore the fascinating world of magnetism! Learn how magnets “play” together and be part of a magnetic tug-o-war! Every wizard will build a magnetic toy she gets to take home.
3rd Grade Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts
Abracadabra! Explore electric circuits and all the different ways to turn lights on and off. Learn how switches can be used for everything from burglar alarms to magic tricks. Every wizard will build a secret switch to illuminate a magic wand they get to take home.
Sparks and Shocks! Create static electricity and use it to make your hair stand up, enchanted confetti dance, and sparks fly. Every wizard gets to make their own static electricity generator to take home to continue doing experiments ranging from bending water to shocking drinks.
Tours – Daisy through Junior Girl Scouts
Shocking Good Fun! Take a fun-filled (and even educational) 90-minute tour that includes a hair-raising experience in our Static Party Room. See and hear electric fish! Experience the wonderful, frightening, fascinating story of Frankenstein through a multi-media exhibit. Find out how the “body electric” was discovered and life-savers like “heart shockers” were invented.
Museum Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Special Discounted Rate for Girl Scouts
$5/Girl Scout. All group leaders and up to one additional chaperone for every four participants enter free. Admission to museum exhibits is included in the fee. Call 612-926-3878, ext. 219 to book your Wizard Workshop or Guided Tour today!
Build a Bear
Looking for a beary fun time for you and your troop/group? Build A Bear Workshop in the Mall of America is where best friends are made! Each guest makes a new best friend—a stuffed animal they keep. Girls choose it, stuff it, give it a heart filled with their wishes, and receive a personalized birth certificate. Furbulous parties start at only $10 a guest. Pick a pawsome party package for a scheduled party of six or more guests. Just tell our party leader your price per guest and the party leader will ensure that each guest has a great time while staying within the price level that you choose! You only pay for the furry friends and fashions your guests take home - no additional party fees. Girl Scout troop/group parties receive Build A Bear Workshop patches for each guest attending the party. Schedule your Build-A-Party celebearation today! Go to www.buildabear.com or call 1-877-789-BEAR (2327).
Candy Lane
Who doesn’t love candy? Come discover the history of some favorites! Candy Lane, located at the corner of Valley Creek Road and Woodbury Drive in Woodbury, Minn. has fun items not seen anywhere else. Troops/groups take a 60-90-minute tour around the store, viewing products, including old-time boxes of candy still in existence, and share interesting history about some of the products. No trip would be complete without samples of some of the candies too! Optional activities include: Candy Pizza - each guest makes their own Candy Pizza which starts with a caramel crust, chocolate or caramel sauce and candy toppings! $2.49 plus tax each. Cookie Party - select your cookie shape and flavor from our selection and we’ll freshly bake them and have frosting bags and candies ready for decorating. These cookies are huge so we’ll wrap them up for each guest. $12 each (prepayment required). For more information, or to schedule your tour, please contact 651-998-1105 or visit www.candy-lane.com There is a $10 refundable fee to schedule your tour.
Cinco de Mayo – Minnesota’s Spiciest Celebration!
Saint Paul’s award-winning, family-friendly, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is one of the country’s 10 largest Cinco de Mayo events celebrating Hispanic/Latino culture. The event features ethnic foods, live entertainment, children’s activities, a colorful parade, and much more. The Children’s Area, located in Parque Castillo on the Westside of St Paul, is coordinated in partnership with Girl Scouts and strongly encourages youth to participate in the planning and implementation of activities for the area. For additional information, visit www.districtdelsol.com/cinco.html.
Clay Camps
Clay camps are led by Laura “The Potter” Lounsbury who is a full-time potter, instructor, and writer. She has taught children about clay for more than 14 years. She lives/works out of an old general store in Silver Creek, Minn. To visit her studio, please call 320-963-3823.
CLIMB Theatre
CLIMB Theatre is a children’s education touring theatre that presents plays for all ages to help “propel young people toward actions that benefit themselves, each other, and the community.” Play topics include bullying, harassment, community action, body image, friendship, respect, and appreciating differences. To learn how CLIMB Theatre can work with your troop/group or service unit, contact Heather Wydeven at 651-453-9275, ext. 19 or e-mail heather@climb.org.
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area is located just north of Grantsburg, Wisc. Troops/groups learn about nature and our connection to it as well as meet the requirements for the specific Try-Its and Badges, through crafts, games, activities, outside hike/tour of wildlife area. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars (optional).
Please contact Carly Hawkinson at Crex Meadows to schedule a program: 715-463-2739 or carly.hawkinson@dnr.state.wi.us. Programs can be scheduled from 9 a.m.-12 noon and 1-4 p.m. A donation of $3/person is appreciated to cover costs. For Brownie Girl Scout programs, a minimum of 8 participants, 15 maximum is needed. For Junior programs, 8 minimum, 20 maximum is needed.
Saturdays in October
Brownie Girl Scouts: Eco-Explorer Try-It
Junior Girl Scouts: Wildlife Badge
Sundays in April/May
Brownie Girl Scouts: Animals Try-It
Junior Girl Scouts: Outdoor Creativity Badge
Dog Sledding
Basic Program: Your adventure begins with an exciting introduction to dog sledding. Learn the skills it takes to care for a team of dogs. After that, try your hand at mushing!
Advanced Program: This program is designed for girls and adults that have already attend the Basic Program at Paw-Tuck-A-Way. After a brief introduction girls will mush on a dog sledding course.
For further information or to reserve a date and time, contact Kathy Maxfield weekdays at 320-384-7406 or 715-656-4419. Programs are located in Danbury, Wisc. Fee is $20/person and a non-refundable deposit is required.
East Metro Music Academy (EMMA)
EMMA is a non-profit community music school currently serving more than 325 students of all ages from the Greater Saint Paul area. Options include individual lessons at East Metro Music Academy studios, and group classes at eight neighborhood locations. EMMA instructors are among the finest music teachers and performers in the region, teaching a range of musical styles including classical, pop, jazz, rock and folk. Nearly 25% of EMMA students receive some form of tuition assistance. Contact East Metro Music Academy at 651-292-3392 or visit www.emmamusic.org.
Fencing 101
En Garde! Interested in learning how to fence? This program is designed for girls in fourth grade or higher. For more information or to schedule your troop/group, please contact Gerald Benford of Sword Play at gbenford@prodigy.net or 651-293-9301.
Financial Literacy Program Resources from Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement (JA) is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating and inspiring young people to value business, economics, and free enterprise to improve the quality of their lives. JA has programs for all grade levels from kindergarten through high school which can be presented by troop/group leaders or other adult volunteers in a variety of settings including troop/group meetings. Each JA program has unique goals and objectives and well-prepared instructional materials for each activity. The materials include age-appropriate learning activities for the girls and a complete presentation guide for the adult volunteer. JA provides all programs at no cost to the Girl Scouts.
Participation Requirement: Materials are provided for a minimum of 10 girl participants. Adult volunteers must complete a one-hour volunteer training (JA offers volunteer trainings at a variety of locations and times) to receive materials.
For more information or to schedule your volunteer training please contact the St. Paul Program Manager, Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest at 651-255-0062.
Junior Achievement Program Overview
Elementary School Program
Ourselves – Kindergarten – Students are introduced to basic personal economic issues and the roles individuals play as workers, consumers, and family members.
Our Families – Grade 1 – Students learn about the role of families in the local economy, the jobs they have, and their economic needs and wants.
Our Community – Grade 2 – Students take part in activities that demonstrate the responsibilities of and opportunities available to citizens in their economic community.
Our City – Grade 3 – Students conduct business operations, make city-planning decisions, and examine economic development issues.
Our Region – Grade 4 – Students learn about state economies, the economic resources of regions, and decisions businesses must make about buying and selling resources.
Our Nation – Grade 5 – Students participate in activities that enhance their understanding of how a business operates within the U.S. economy, including management marketing, production, and sales presentations.
JA Dollars and $ense – Grades 3-5 – In an after school setting students learn financial and business skills through innovative activities and games that focus on earning, spending, and saving money.
Middle School Program
JA Economics for Success – Provides practical information about personal finance and the importance of identifying education and career goals based on a student’s skills, interest, and values.
JA Global Marketplace – Provides practical information about the global economy and its effect on students’ lives. The program illustrates how countries’ resources affect their cultures, governments, and economy. It also examines the benefits of international trade key global economic issues.
JA Enterprise In Action – Teaches students the principal characteristics of the American economic system and the role of business. Students learn the steps in organizing a business and producing and marketing a product. They also study the social responsibilities of business and the role of government in the U.S. economy.
High School Program
JA Success Skills – Focuses on developing students’ interpersonal effectiveness. Through an assessment, students identify the strengths and unique potentials of their interpersonal skills, and examine how their skills match careers of interest to them, develop resumes, and practice their skills in mock job interviews.
JA Personal Finance – Students learn to make informed decisions about the effective use of income to reach personal financial goals. This program is a unique online curriculum, which integrates a variety of Internet-based activities with the financial concepts that are necessary for student success.
JA Titan – This is a web-based business simulation where students learn how to make decisions about price, production, capital investment, marketing and research, and development for a fictional Holo-Generator.
JA Company Program – Students operate their own company as part of a school-based organization, club, or classroom enterprise or as an after-school activity. During a semester or over 15 weeks, they sell stock to raise capital, elect officers/management teams, buy materials, market a product or service, pay a dividend to stockholders, and liquidate their company.
Multi Age Levels
JA Job Shadow – introduces students to careers through one-day, on-site orientations in the workplace. (Most often available for middle school and high school students).
Fossil Field Trips
Hunt for fossils in an ancient sea! Learn how fossils were formed and preserved by geologic events. These events can take place either at the Twin City Brickyard (located in Lilydale Regional Park) or at Shadow Falls (near the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul). These programs can be adjusted to meet the needs of specific ages. Junior Girl Scouts will complete activities #2 and #9 of Rocks Rock Badge. Program fee is $20 per hour. Field trips to the brickyard require a fossil hunting permit and additional fee (minimal) through St. Paul Parks and Recreation. For more information on how to obtain the permit go to www.geocities.com/fossilfogey. For additional information on the fieldtrip or to schedule your troop/group, please contact Janice Quick at 651-735-3280.
Friends 2B Made
Are you ready to make a new friend? Friends 2B Made, located in the Mall of America, is where friendships begin! Each guest goes home with a new fashionable doll friend they make. Your party guests will each have an un4gettable experience making a doll filled with gr8 personality and dressed in the l8est styles! You set the price, starting at $15 per guest and includes a party leader and Girl Scout patches for every guest and their new friend. You only pay for the doll and fashions your guests take home - no additional party fees! Schedule your Friends 2B Made 2 cool 4 words party today! Go to www.friends2Bmade.com or call 877-789-2327 or 952-854-1164.
Frogtown Leap Forward Black History Month Celebration
Passing the Torch: The Legacy Lives in Youth a Community Gathering! Please join us for the Leap Forward Collaboration for Youth Annual Black History Month Celebration. This free event for kids of all ages takes place in February and includes a variety of activities, performances, a soulful community dinner, free clinics, and a free shuttle that runs throughout the Frogtown/Summit University Neighborhoods. For more information, contact Marika Pfefferkorn at 612-625-3633 or marikap@umn.edu.
Girl Scout Day with the Minnesota Gophers
Girl Scouts, receive a special discount to Women’s Gopher sports games and events. To learn more about the special Girl Scout ticket offers visit www.gophersports.com, click on the Gopher Sports Marketing page, then click on the Girl Scout logo.
Girl Scout Day at the Minnesota Zoo
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Zoo hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Activity Station hours 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join us for a special day dedicated to ALL Girl Scouts!(Daisy through STUDIO 2B) Visit stations and earn a patch or just come to see the Zoo and enjoy the sites and sounds with your sister Girl Scouts. Wear your sash, vest or Girl Scout pin, get in for $6/person (including leaders) and receive a discount on monorail rides. $5 parking fee per car for non-Zoo members. Zoo memberships are honored for parking fees only.
Activity station hosts are needed! Girl Scouts/leaders who host a station (maximum of five Girl Scouts per station) earn free admission. Pick a badge/pin and help your sister Girl Scouts earn a badge or pin. Call 952-431-9331 to volunteer or for further information.
ZOO PATCH! Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts can earn a special patch exclusively from the Minnesota Zoo ($3 each) by completing an activity sheet unique to the zoo environment.
Girls Rock the Capitol 2008
Girls in grades 7 through 12 are invited to the sixth annual Girls Rock the Capitol event sponsored by the Minnesota Women’s Consortium. At this free event, Girls will observe the action at the Capitol, meet their legislators, learn to educate themselves and their peers, and develop confidence and leadership skills. For dates and more information, contact the Minnesota Women’s Consortium at 651-228-0338 or www.mnwomen.org.
Green Jungle Family Center
Treat your Girl Scouts to an afternoon of “Jungle Fun!” Enjoy tasty pizza, games, and more at the Green Jungle family Center, located in Apple Valley, Minn.. A special Jungle Safari package is $10 per Girl Scout, and includes two slices of pizza, a refill soda, a “four tokens free” coupon redeemable on their next visit, and a candy treat. PLUS! Girls will enjoy an uproarious 30 minutes of fun in the “jungle room” where a safari guide will lead them through imaginative group games, silly jokes and more. For more information or to reserve your space call 952-432-9030.
Harriet Alexander Nature Center
Badge/Try-It Programs:
Enjoy naturalist-led programs designed to complete Try-It and Badge requirements or provide seasonal recreation. Cost is $4 per Girl Scout, with a minimum of 10 participants. Groups can combine to meet this minimum. Daisy Girl Scouts - Nature in Action, Sound Sense. Brownie Girl Scouts - Animals, Eco-Explorer, Outdoor Adventurer, Senses, Watching Wildlife. Junior Girl Scouts - Finding Your Way, Weather Watch, Wildlife, Earth Connections (not winter) or Frosty Fun (winter only).
Junior Girl Scout Badge Overnights:
Dare to undertake five Junior Girl Scout Badges in one event! This overnight is a collaborative effort between troop/group leaders and nature center staff to earn Finding Your Way, Outdoor Cook, and Outdoor Fun, and to meet MOST of the requirements for Camp Together and Hiker!
Staff naturalists present two evening and one morning programs, while troop/group leaders and Girl Scouts handle the pre-trip planning, camp setup, meals, and evening campfire. Group sizes can range from 8-35 girls with one adult per 10 girls (after midnight, one adult per 20 girls.) Cost is $35 per girl with a minimum of $300. An evening snack is provided.
Recreational Overnights:
Girl Scout troops/groups enjoy an adventurous evening of nighttime hiking, campfire entertainment, nature crafts, or other fun activities! Staff naturalists present two evening programs: Night Sky, Habitat Hunt, Night Hike, Snowshoeing, Campfire Fun, Animal Nights, Nature Printing, Native Lore, or Bug Talk. Group sizes can range from 8-35 girls (3rd grade & up) with one adult chaperone per 10 girls (after midnight, one adult per 20 girls.) Overnights can be scheduled for Friday or Saturday nights, 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. Cost is $30 per girl, with a minimum of $250. Price includes evening snack and continental breakfast.
For additional information or to schedule a program call 651-765-HANC (4262).
Lee & Rose Warner Nature Center
Did you know that the Warner Nature Center offers more than 40 different programs for Girl Scouts? Check out all of the Girl Scout programs online at www.smm.org/warnernaturecenter. The Warner Nature Center can also set up a program on a date exclusively for your troop/group. For more information, please call 651-433-2427.
Mad Science of Minnesota
Mad Science offers exciting and educational hands-on workshops (many are Try-It and Badge related) to help Girl Scouts explore the wonders of science. Best of all, Mad Science will come to your location! All workshops are $8.50 (with a $127.50 minimum fee). Troops/groups are encouraged to team up with other troops/groups. Most workshops are 90 minutes. For more information or to register, call 651-793-5721 or visit www.madsciencemn.org.
Magic of Dollmaking
Work with St. Paul artist Sandra Self to create beautiful, magical handmade dolls. Activities can be scheduled for all age groups. For more information, contact Sandra at 651-227-8804.
Maplewood Nature Center
Land management service projects such as planting wildflowers, trees, and shrubs; mulching and maintaining rain gardens; stenciling storm-drains; and other service projects are available especially during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Girl Scouts interested in earning their Gold and Silver awards may be able to coordinate some of these activities. Please call 651-249-2172 for more information.
Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpacks
Free, fun Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpacks are great for families, groups, or individuals and have everything you need to start exploring the Mississippi River and its surrounding environment. The backpacks include cards with many activity ideas, fun tools such as binoculars, magnifying lenses, easy-to-use nature guides, and more. Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpacks are developed by the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area of the National Park Service and offered in cooperation with partner sites. Check out www.mississippipassport.org (click on “Activities”) for more details.
Minnesota Children’s Museum
Sparking children’s learning through play. The Minnesota Children’s Museum features four levels of hands-on activities including science, art, people and wildlife. Upcoming special exhibits include Curious George-Let’s Get Curious! (May 12-November 11, 2007) For more information visit www.mcm.org.
Minnesota Historical Society
Alexander Ramsey House Tour
On troop/group outings to the Alexander Ramsey House in St. Paul, Girl Scouts hear and see what growing up was like for grandchildren Anita, Laura, and Alexander Ramsey Furness based on their letters, diaries, and photographs. Using these primary sources and more than 14,000 original artifacts, each room is decorated as it was from 1872-1900. Take a trip back in time with our expert costumed guides and learn how their lives compare to the Ramsey family and their Victorian household. A special extra is enjoying a cookie prepared in our wood-burning stove while learning about the Ramsey’s up-to-date kitchen.
60-minute tours are available throughout the year, reservations are recommended. The fee is $4 per person with a $40 group tour minimum. Tours are appropriate for children aged 7 and older. Call 651-296-8760 for more information or visit www.mnhs.org.
Sibley House Historic Site Tour
Travel in the midst of the city to the picturesque setting where the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers meet. Girl Scouts enjoy the Sibley House Historic Site; one of the state’s oldest settlements in Mendota where there still stands four simple limestone buildings from the fur trade era, (1825-1853). The site includes the home of Henry Hastings Sibley featuring the office of our first state governor, the 1843 fur company cold store, and the 1840 residence of longtime trader-turned-hotelier Jean-Baptiste Faribault. Guides unravel stories of the fur-trade era, uncover changes to the site and its structures, and lead Girl Scouts through the furnished interiors and exhibits. Site offers picnic grounds and gift shop.
75-minute tours are available April through October, reservations are recommended. The fee is $3 per person with a $30 group tour minimum. Tours are appropriate for children aged 7 and older. Call 651-452-1596 for more information or visit www.mnhs.org.
North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting
The North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting, located at 2640 E. 7th Avenue, North St. Paul, offers guided tours of exhibits, programs, and special events. The Museum can also provide service opportunities to both troops/groups and individual girls. Look for current program information at www.nssm.org. Girl Scouts interested in service or project opportunities should contact the Museum’s Director, Claudia Nicholson at 651-748-2880 or cnicholson@nssm.org
The North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting is a private, non-profit museum, not affiliated with either the Boy Scouts of America or the Girl Scouts of the USA.
Old Gem Theater
Enjoy youth and professional stage performances in the historic Old Gem Theater in New Richmond, Wisc. Theater classes are also available. Contact Kathy Welch at 715-246-3285, 800-886-8035, or visit www.oldgemtheater.com
PACER Center, Inc.
PACER assists parents and youth-serving professionals and volunteers to access resources and technology for an individual child with disabilities or special health needs. PACER staff can also help find up-to-date research about regular and special education initiatives. Most PACER services and materials are free to Minnesota families of children with disabilities. Contact PACER at 952-838-9000, 800-537-2237, or visit www.pacer.org.
The Phipps Center for the Arts
The Phipps Center for the Arts, located in Hudson, Wisc., has celebrated the creative spirit for more than 20 years by offering exciting performances, outstanding exhibitions, and professional instruction for everyone. The Phipps offers year-round opportunities for children and young people with classes in performance and visual arts. Look for ticket information about upcoming children’s theater productions at www.thephipps.org.
Pump It Up!
Pump It Up! is a great way to get some exercise and have some fun too! For Girl Scouts looking for an energy-burning, active and healthy outing, book your own private playtime at Pump It Up! Each location has indoor play arenas filled with colossal, colorful inflated play structures such as skyscraping slides, obstacle courses, inflated basketball court, bounce houses, and coliseums for boxing or jousting. It’s awesome fun and a perfect way to work those school-desk tired muscles! For more information call 651-735-1556. Pump It Up! is located at 7045 6th Street North in Oakdale, Minn.
Ramsey-Washington Watershed District
The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District is excited to work with Girl Scout troops/groups on various watershed activities, including: pond and wetland cleanups, rain garden and shoreline weeding, shoreline planting, soil sampling, and more. New this year is the Saturday Weed of the Month at the Maplewood Nature Center. The first Saturday of the month, a weed is highlighted--through identification and possible uses (edible and otherwise). Participants can then either help pull that weed at the Nature Center, at another district site, or at their own home. Contact Debbie Meister at 651-647-6816 or meisterd@qwest.net. For more information on the watershed district, visit www.rwmwd.org.
Reptile, Amphibian, Discovery Zoo
These highly informative, engaging, and interactive presentations provide an extremely enjoyable experience for Girl Scouts, while instilling a greater understanding of these unique animals and the incredible lives they live. For more information or to reserve your date call 1-888-4RADZOO or visit www.theradzoo.com.
Scuba Diving
Do you know someone who would like to try scuba diving? This is a great opportunity for those who want to see if it’s as fun and easy as it looks. Scuba dive in a pool with an instructor. Equipment is provided; all you need is a suit and towel. For more information or to register call Going Under Dive Center at 763-424-8717.
St. Croix River Backwater Canoe Adventure (day trip)
Canoe down the St. Croix River with naturalists from Warner Nature Center. Set out from the nature center first thing in the morning and learn a little about the history of the river as we wind our way though the mysterious backwaters in the canoe, spotting eagles, osprey, raccoons, and songbirds. Stop for lunch in an idyllic spot on the river and enjoy the view. The trip is led by two experienced naturalists and meets or exceeds Safety-Wise guidelines. Cost includes rental of canoes, PFDs, paddles, transportation to river from the nature center, interpretive program, and basic canoe instruction as needed. Basic canoe experience preferred. (13 person maximum including adults.)
STUDIO 2B 13-15, 15-17
Various Fall and Spring dates available.
$37.50/person
Call Warner Nature Center at 651-433-2427 to book this program.
StageCoach School
StageCoach is dedicated to providing a quality performing arts education, complimentary to normal academic studies. In addition to cultivating lasting performance skills, StageCoach helps develop self-discipline, confidence, interaction, poise, imaginative thought, and other essential life skills. For information about school locations and individual workshops, contact Trudy Monette, StageCoach Eagan principal at 651-373-7468 or visit www.stagecoachmn.com.
SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development
The mission of SteppingStone Theatre is to develop the whole child by using educational theatre programs and fully-staged productions to build self-esteem, confidence, and a sense of community, while celebrating diversity in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. For information about SteppingStone Theatre’s productions, visit www.steppingstonetheatre.org. To learn more about individual classes, group workshops and camps, contact Taous at 651-225-9265 or taous@steppingstonetheatre.org.
Super Suppers
“Bringing families back to the dinner table. One meal at a time!” Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts learn kitchen safety and sanitation in this
90-minute workshop as they make one family-friendly dinner to bring home (serves 3-4). Learn to braid bread. Snack is provided. Super Suppers is located in Woodbury, Minn. Cost is $10/girl; adults are free. To reserve your date, call Jodi at 651-735-5545. Program Links: Brownie Girl Scouts: #1 of Make It, Eat It, #5 of Healthy Habits. Junior Girl Scouts: #1, 6, and 7 of Let’s Get Cooking.
Sweet Wishes
Sweet Wishes has the yummiest parties in town! Choose between candy-making and cupcake decorating. These hands-on classes can be taught at your troop/group’s meeting within the Twin Cities metro area. All supplies are provided. For more information, visit www.sweetwishesparties.com or contact Judy at 651-210-9255 or SweetWishesCo@aol.com.
TAGS Gymnastics
TAGS Gymnastics is hosting field trips for Girl Scout troops/groups to experience the fun and fitness of gymnastics in Apple Valley and Eden Prairie, Minn. Some on the reasons to get in the gym include: developing coordination, flexibility, strength and power; learning to listen and follow directions; gaining self-esteem and confidence; learning to set goals; and, having fun! For more information, please contact TAGS Gymnastics at 952-200-9514.
Town Square Television
Hey girls, interested in creating your own TV show or digital production? If so, Town Square Television offers low-cost certification courses (it sounds really official, but it’s really to make sure you know how to use the equipment properly) to teach our members how to use our facility and equipment to maximize their production efforts. Completion of each level opens up new opportunities for you – from checking out cameras to editing your own videos. Group classes can be arranged to suit your schedule. Advance registration and payment required for all classes. For more information or to reserve space call 651-451-7834 or visit www.townsquare.tv. Please “tell them you’re a Girl Scout!”
Introduction to Community TV
Learn about the wide range of production opportunities available at Town Square Television. This one hour class covers channel and equipment use, provides an overview of Public Access and includes a complete tour of the Town Square Television facility.
Studio Production
Designed for beginning and intermediate producers, this two hour class takes you through TV production in a studio setting, including: production planning, equipment operation, and crew duties.
Digital Field Production
A two hour hands-on training helps you learn how to use DVC-15 digital camcorders for a high-quality production, along with basic audio and lighting techniques needed to acquire the skills to “shoot for editing.”
Basic Editing
Learn non-linear editing with Final Cut Pro, graphic generation, and dubbing to tape or DVD.
Mobile Production Truck
Learn the basic operation of our high-tech mobile production truck. The truck is equipped to produce multiple-camera coverage of sports, parades, and community events, with little or no post-production.
Travel Education Programs @ HI-MN
Hostelling International – Minnesota Council (HI-MN) offers an excellent program for those new to the complexities of international travel called World Travel 101. It covers everything from pre-trip planning, documents, money matters, rail travel and accommodations, to how to be a culturally sensitive traveler. In short, everything you need to make your trip more rewarding and culturally rich. World Travel 101 encourages global travel, provides insights on safe, healthy and affordable travel, highlights how to show appreciation towards other cultures and languages, and how to build a new generation of responsible and sensitive travelers. If you would like to arrange a World Travel 101 presentation for your troop/group, please contact the travel education coordinator at 651-251-1495.
Underwater Adventures
Are you looking for fun and exciting ways to earn your badge requirements? Join us for half day or overnight programs to earn yours by calling 952-853-0612 with your special request!
USA Karate
USA Karate offers quality professional martial arts instruction preschool ages through adults. USA Karate offers Girl Scouts the opportunity to experience and learn about martial arts through our martial arts badge workshop. These one hour self defense workshops are hosted at USA Karate locations. In addition to achieving a martial arts Girl Scout badge, participants will be offered a discount that can be applied to future martial arts training. For more information, contact Lisa Pruden, School Director at USA Karate at 651-998-0960 or at usakaratewoodbury@yahoo.com.
Women’s Drum Center
Deepen group connections through the power of drumming! Learn to play hand drums and other percussion instruments. Play Caribbean, South American and African rhythms together. Call to set up a class for your troop/group. Ongoing workshops are also offered for girls aged 8-13. Women’s Drum Center is located at 2242 University Avenue W. in St. Paul, Minn. For more information, call Kari at 651-695-1941, or visit www.womensdrumcenter.org.
The Works
The Works is a “hands-on, minds-on” museum that makes learning about science and technology interesting, understandable, and fun. The Works’ unique exhibits and educational programs delight visitors aged 5 to 15, demystify technology, and inspire an interest in the way things work. The Works is located on the third floor of the Edina Community Center, near Highway 100 and 50th Street in Edina, Minn. For more information or to schedule a program, please visit www.theworks.org or call 952-848-4848.
Xcel Energy Center
Visit www.xcelenergycenter.com/girlscouts or call 651-312-3472 for specific Girl Scout special offers on select events at Xcel Energy Center. Visit the Web site often as new events are added throughout the year.
Disney on Ice High School Musical: The Ice Tour
December 14-16, 2007
Girl Scout discount performance Sunday, December 16 at 1 p.m.
Includes Disney on Ice High School Musical: The Ice Tour patch
2008 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
January 20-27, 2008
The best figure skaters in the United States compete for the title of National Champion. You can cheer on current and future Olympians as they compete in Ladies, Men’s, Pairs and Ice Dancing. Visit www.saintpaul2008.com for competition details.
Special Girl Scout packages are available including tickets, meal deals, programs, and athlete autograph sessions.
World’s Toughest Rodeo
February 1 and 7, 2008
Adults save $5 per ticket; Girls (12 and under) are half price. Girl Scout offer includes an unique “Behind the Chutes” tour.
Red Baron WCHA Final Five
March 14-16, 2008
The best teams in men’s collegiate hockey compete in this March Madness tournament. Girl Scout packages are available for the Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m. games. Includes a game ticket, hot dog, soda, and one-ice slap shot.
Minnesota Wild NHL Hockey
Dates vary. Visit www.xcelenergycenter.com
Minnesota Swarm Professional Lacrosse
Dates vary. Visit www.xcelenergycenter.com
Updated 7-07.
