2016 Fall Discoveree Girl Scout Traditions & Spirit Camp Graham Saturday, September 24 $15.00 per person registration fee for Saturday only; includes lunch and refreshments. Join us for a Day of Discoveree focused on Girl Scout Traditions and Spirit! Sessions cover a variety of topics centered on core Girl Scout themes and programs as well as opportunities to complete some required trainings! Join us for the day on Saturday! Driving in and would like to arrive Friday? No worries, add Friday evening to your registration and spend the night in one of the Camp Graham Treehouses! Note: Guests arriving Friday evening will be responsible for their own dinner; a light breakfast of fruit and muffins will be provided on Saturday. Additional Options Friday Evening Overnight (check in between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.) additional $3.00 Includes light, continental breakfast Saturday morning. Page 1 5
2016 Fall Discoveree Session Grid Course Offering Sessions Session A 9:15 10:15 Session B 10:30 12:00 Session C 1:00 2:30 We ask that everyone plan to join us for our closing session from 3:45 4:30 Campfire Traditions and Songs We think this will be a nice way to share these traditions together, as a group! Building Leadership in Girls Bronze Award Workshop Camping Tips 101 Community Service & Take Action Projects Creating a Fun, Inclusive Environment for Girls Event Director Training Flag Ceremonies Girl Scout Ceremonies Girl Scout Gold! Jump Start Your Journey for BROWNIE Co Leaders Jump Start Your Journey for DAISY Co Leaders Knot Board Fun Legacy Badges and Crafts New Co Leader Orientation Places to See in NC Respect Myself & Others SWAPS Tips & Tricks for a GREAT Cookie Sale Volunteer Essentials VTK Basics & Activty Registration Using My GS What I Wish I Knew When I Became a Co Leader 2 Sessions A&B Session D 2:45 3:45 Page 2 5
Workshops Descriptions in Alphabetical Order Bronze Award Workshop Building Leadership in Girls Campfire Traditions & Songs Camping Tips 101 Community Service & Take Action Projects Creating a Fun, Inclusive Environment for Your Girls Event Director Training Do you have a Junior troop and want to learn more about the Girl Scout Bronze Award? If so, this workshop is a great starting point. In this workshop you will learn the basics of the Bronze Award, ask any questions you have, and get the resources you need to support your troop An essential component of Girl Scouting is our commitment to encouraging and allowing girls to take the lead! From brainstorming an activity, to planning it's important that co leaders guide and encourage girls to lead! Learn valuable tips from an experienced leader on how to let go and allow the girls to make decisions and lead! THIS SESSION IS AT THE END OF THE DAY AND WE INVITE ALL TO ATTEND! Plan to join us as we wrap up the day with one of the most wonderful of all Girl Scout traditions a full blown Girl Scout campfire where you'll learn songs to sing with your girls, favorite campfire traditions and activities and yes, we'll even have s'mores! Outdoor adventures and camping are amazing opportunities for girls to experience something new! Learn some great tips for your next adventure from two experienced outdoor enthusiasts and even a few things that you may not want to try! A Journey is not a Journey without a Take Action Project! This session will prepare you to guide your girls on their Take Action Project! By offering girls new ways to see the world and opportunities to get involved in the community, you teach them the importance of helping others and giving back! Learn the difference between community service and take action projects and ideas for both in this inspiring session! Nobody wants to feel left out. Creating an environment where every girl feels safe, welcome, and included is essential in building girls of courage, confidence and character. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of inclusive environments; take away helpful strategies for creating a safe and welcoming environment for their girls; and will be well equipped to address troop cliques or biases. Required training for Area Event Directors. Learn everything you need to know to plan, organize, and deliver fun (and safe!) and events for the troops and girls in your local area! Participants will learn steps for completing required paperwork, how to engage your committee, planning tips, and more! Page 3 5
Flag Ceremonies Flag ceremonies are a Girl Scout tradition dating back to 1912. In this session you will polish your skills and learn to teach your girls how to uphold the honor of Old Glory and take pride in our great country. Girl Scout Ceremonies Girl Scout Gold Jump Start Your Journey for Brownie Co-Leaders Jump Start Your Journey for Daisy Co-Leaders Knot Board Fun Girl Scouts is full of traditions and ceremonies! Come and learn more about Girl Scout Investiture and Rededication Ceremonies, Bridging Ceremonies, and more! Instructor will share ideas and tips for how to personalize and make them special for your girls! Want to learn more about the Girl Scout Gold Award? If so, this workshop is a great starting point. Participants will learn about the process, requirements, timelines, and paperwork involved in striving for this prestigious award. For Brownie Co Leaders: It's time to jump into planning your troop s Girl Scout Journey this year. Test out which Journey your troop will enjoy the most by doing a few sample Journey activities. Then we will breakdown the Journey process and brainstorm activities, take action projects, and more! For Daisy Co Leaders: It's time to jump into planning your troop s Girl Scout Journey this year. Test out which Journey your troop will enjoy the most by doing a few sample Journey activities. Then we will breakdown the Journey process and brainstorm activities, take action projects, and more! Brush up on your skills and leave ready to teach your girls! Learn how to tie knots and make a reference board to impress your girls at your next campout! Legacy Badges and Crafts New Co-Leader Orientation Places to See in NC Girls love to earn badges! Learn more about Girl Scouts' Legacy badges and hear ideas for activities and crafts that you can incorporate into your troop plans! Instructors will share real life examples and give you some hands on projects to try! New Co Leader Orientation is required for at least one co leader in every troop; recommended for all new troop co leaders take it at Discoveree! Got questions? We've got answers! Gain an in depth understanding of your role and responsibilities as a troop co leader, troop management, and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience as well as advice on ideas and best practices on parent and girl engagement. There are a lot of fun, economical day and weekend trips that you can take with your girls that meet badge and Journey requirements! Learn what they are, how they fit the Girl Scout program, and ways to incorporate them into your troop's plans this year! Page 4 5
Respect Myself and Others: Managing Disruptive Behaviors When a girl acts out, it's often for attention. Learn how to identify different disruptive behaviors and strategies for managing them with modeling patience, tact, and respect. SWAPS Tips & Tricks for a GREAT Cookie Sale Volunteer Essentials VTK Basics and Activity Registration Using My GS What I Wish I Knew When I Became a Co-Leader Make a SWAP (or 2 or 4) while learning about SWAPS and their longstanding tradition in Girl Scouting! These adorable tokens shared among Girl Scouts at events locally, and across the globe, are just one of the many things that makes Girl Scouts special! The Girl Scout Cookie Program is a wonderful learning experience for girls and a great way to earn funds for your troop! Learn how to stay organized, tips and tricks on everything from how to divide up responsibilities, avoid challenges, help girls to set and reach higher goals, and more! We'll even give you some great ideas that you can use for your cookie booth that will boost traffic and sales too! Get this required training for all troop co leaders at Discoveree! Learn key concepts of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, council and national policies on safety, and other must know information you need to kick off your troop! Required for new troop co leaders and a great review for returning leaders! The Volunteer Toolkit is full of resources and managing your troop information and meeting details is a great way to ease into using this powerful tool! Learn VTK basics and tips and tricks for registering yourself, your troop, and your girls using My GS, our new system for online Activity registration! Leading a group of young girls (and older girls) can be a very fulfilling experience but there are a few things that you just can't learn from a book or a video! Get the inside scoop on being a new co leader and helpful ideas to ensure your success! Page 5 5