Appleseed Ridge Region Opportunities

OF WESTERN OHIO

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APPLESEED RIDGE REGION OPPORTUNITIES

ADVENTURE CAHLLENGE EDUCATION - HIGH ROPES
Girls challenge themselves 25 feet in the air as they make their way across a system of ropes and cables. Secured in a harness, participants will enjoy a zip line descent.

Location:	Woodhaven
Cost:	$15/girl
Min/Max:	6/15
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2HROPE01	9/18/10	1-4p	8/4/10	9/10/10
2HROPE02	10/23/10	1-4p	8/4/10	10/15/10
2HROPE03	4/2/11	1-4p	11/17/10	3/25/11
2HROPE04	5/7/11	1-4p	11/17/10	4/29/11

ADVENTURE CAHLLENGE EDUCATION - LOW ROPES
Girls progress laterally on a course of cables and ropes, with the safety and support of spotters. One chance to finish the course supports determination, trust and team building.

Location:	Woodhaven
Cost:	$7/girl
Min/Max:	10/25
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2LROPE01	9/18/10	10a-Noon	8/4/10	9/10/10
2LROPE02	10/23/10	10a-Noon	8/4/10	10/15/10
2LROPE03	4/2/11	10a-Noon	11/17/10	3/25/11
2LROPE04	5/7/11	10a-Noon	11/17/10	4/29/11

ADVENTURE CAHLLENGE EDUCATION - TEAM INITIATIVES
Participate in games and challenges to help build your group’s teamwork, understanding and respect for each other. Learn how to think through problems and include the entire group in the solution. This is a great way to build community in your group. Workshops are 2 hours long. If your troop cannot make the dates listed, please contact Julie Sturgill.

Location:	Woodhaven
Cost:	$5/participant
Min/Max:	10/30
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Julie Sturgill - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2GRPIN01	3/7/11	4:30-6:30 p	11/17/10	2/28/11
2GRPIN02	4/4/11	4:30-6:30p	11/17/10	3/28/11

AMERICAN PATRIOTISM DAY
Girls will earn the American Patriotism Patch, while both adults and girls gain the skills to successfully complete flag ceremonies that they can do for Girl Scout events, as well as for community agencies.

Location:	Woodhaven
Cost:	$2/girl
Min/Max:	10/30
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Michele Branham - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2AMPAD01	5/7/11	10a-Noon	11/17/10	4/25/11
2AMPAD02	5/7/11	1-3 p	11/17/10	4/25/11

ANNUAL EARTH DAY EVENT PROGRAM AIDE OPPORTUNITY
Girls will help prepare and deliver the Earth Day Event on April 16th. We will set up Friday night and then stay in the troop house. The group will rise early to finish preparing the stations and setting up for the event. Dinner and breakfast will be provided. Girls will also help with running stations at the event

Location:	Camp Myeerah
Cost:	$3/girl
Min/Max:	2/10
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2EARPA01	4/15-16/11	5p Fri - 4p Sat	11/17/10	4/4/11

ANNUAL EARTH DAY EVENT
This event has grown to be a favorite for troops from all over the area. There will be an opening and closing ceremony with many activity stations to keep girls busy all day.

Location:	Camp Myeerah
Cost:	$4/girl
Min/Max:	30/200
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2EARTH01	4/16/11	10:30a-2:30p	11/17/10	4/8/11

ARCHERY I
Girls will learn the basics of archery from a certified instructor. During this 2 hour workshop, participants will learn safety rules, proper handling of equipment and shooting techniques. Each participant will have an opportunity to practice and evaluate their skills and help others during this workshop.

Location:	Woodhaven Program Center
Cost:	$5/girl
Min/Max:	7/15
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Julie Sturgill - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2ARCHE01	10/22/10	4:30-6:30p	8/4/10	10/15/10
2ARCHE02	3/11/11	4:30-6:30p	11/17/10	3/4/11
2ARCHE03	5/13/11	4:30-6:30p	11/17/10	5/6/11

ARCHERY II
Girls will expand their skills in archery by shooting for points, balloon shooting and distance shooting. Participant must complete Archery 1 before signing up for Archery 2.

Location:	Woodhaven Program Center
Cost:	$5/girl
Min/Max:	7/15
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Julie Sturgill - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2ARCH201	2/11/11	5:30-7:30p	11/17/10	2/4/11
2ARCH202	5/20/11	5:30-7:30p	11/17/10	5/13/11

BRIDGE TO ADULT WORKSHOP

This workshop is available to graduating seniors to meet the requirements for the Bridge to Adult pin, which will be presented at the adult recognition event in April.

If the graduating senior would like to receive her pin at the annual Recognition Event and cannot attend a workshop, she needs to write a description of what she did to fulfill the three steps and request that the pin be awarded at the annual Recognition Event. The Bridge to Adult requirements are found at www.girlscouts.org/program/gs_central/insignia/bridging_awards/adult.asp. This information must be submitted to the Girl Scout Center by March 31, 2011.

A graduating senior may also earn and receive the Bridge to Adult pin by doing the three steps in her troop or alone and receive her bridging pin in a troop meeting or service unit meeting after taking part in a Bridging ceremony that she helped plan.

Location:	Woodhaven Program Center
Cost:	No cost
Min/Max:	5/30
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Michele Branham - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2BRTAD01	2/5/11	10a-Noon	11/17/10	1/28/11
2BRTAD02	3/8/11	5:30-7:30p	11/17/10	2/28/11

CAMPING 101

First time camping? Let this ease you into it! Do some beginning camp skills and meet new friends. Cook-out, go one a hike, learn fire safety and learn games. One leader from each troop will receive lodge camp training Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - noon. Please specify the name of this leader on the registration form. Each troop must follow girl/adult ratio regulations and stay for the entire program to receive credit.

Location:	Camp Myeerah
Cost:	$30/participant (girl & adult)
Min/Max:	10/30
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Julie Sturgill - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2CAMP101	3/18-19/11	7p Fri - 7p Sat	11/17/10	3/11/11

CULTURAL COOKING
Girls will explore other cultures through the culinary arts. Discovering similarities among cultures will help girls understand that "you and me" are not so different after all.

Location:	Woodhaven Program Center
Cost:	$10/girl
Min/Max:	10/30
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Michele Branham - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2CCOOK01	11/9/10	5:30-7:30p	8/4/10	11/1/10
2CCOOK02	1/11/11	5:30-7:30p	11/17/10	1/3/11

DEFY THE STEREOTYPE
This opportunity allows girls to kick off the Girl Scout year by interacting with female professionals and exploring careers and activities that are traditionally considered male roles. Non-members are invited to come to this event to experience what Girl Scouts has to offer and join the organization.

Location:	Woodhaven
Cost:	No cost
Min/Max:	30/200
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2DEFYS01	10/2/10	10a-2p	8/4/10	10/1/10

FATHER/DAUGHTER ADVENTURE DAY

Come and join the fun as we explore creeks, create nature projects, cook over a fire and spend the whole day with that special man in your life. Bring your dad or any other adult male role model to spend the day at camp with you! Bring a sack lunch, we will be cooking our dinner together over a fire. Dress for the weather and wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring an extra pair of shoes or boots that can get wet.

Location:	Camp Myeerah
Cost:	$10/participant (girl & adult)
Min/Max:	10/30
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Julie Sturgill - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2FDDAY01	11/6/10	10a-6p	8/4/10	10/29/10

GOLD AWARD WORKSHOP
This is your opportunity to learn more about this award and the requirements involved. Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors, their parents and/or troop leaders are welcome to attend. These informational sessions focus on the preparation process and new process for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Location:	Woodhaven
Cost:	No cost
Min/Max:	25 max
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Michele Branham - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2GOLDA01	11/6/10	10a-Noon	8/4/10	11/1/10
2GOLDA02	5/17/11	5:30-7:30p	11/17/10	5/9/11

INCLUDING ALL OF US - DIVERSITY DAY
Differences among people are what make us all unique. This opportunity gives girls a safe environment to ask questions and share experiences. Girl will have the chance to handle a wheelchair, read Braille, complete a task with cataracts and do other simulated activities.

Location:	Woodhaven
Cost:	$3/girl
Min/Max:	15/80
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Julie Sturgill - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2DIVDY01	3/5/11	10a-Noon	11/17/10	2/22/11

JULIETTE GORDON LOW - DAY OUTDOORS
Come celebrate our founder’s birthday by spending the day outdoors. "Daisy" Low loved activities in the outdoors and encouraged all girls to gain skills that they can use in the out of doors. Girls will canoe on Lake McDonnell and take a shot at archery. Bring a sack lunch.

Location:	Camp Myeerah
Cost:	$10/participant
Min/Max:	20/40
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2JGLDY01	10/30/10	10a-2p	8/4/10	10/22/10

MEDIA MOGUL GROUP
This group is for girls interested in the media and want to gain experience in the behind the scenes operations. Girls will participate in Public Service Announcements (PSA’s), contribute to the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Chatterbox Blog and go on interactive field trips, like to a TV production studio to work cameras, soundboards and make commercials.

Location:	Woodhaven Program Center
Cost:	No Cost
Min/Max:	8/20
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2MEDIA01	11/13/10	1-3p	8/4/10	11/5/10

OPERATION SNOWFLAKE
Camp Myeerah is the place to be this February! Planned by girls, for girls. This friendly competition tests girls outdoor winter skills. Previous experience not required, only a desire to work with others to complete adventurous tasks. If you would like to help plan this event for older girls like yourself, contact Michele.

Location:	Camp Myeerah
Cost:	$10/girl
Min/Max:	15/30
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Michele Branham - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2SNOWF01	2/12-13/11	10a Sat - 11a Sun	11/17/10	1/31/11

POSITIVE POWER
This class will give girls the tools to boost their personal power in relationships. Girls will learn about relationship rights and what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy through interactive discussion and activities. Sensitive Issues Permission Forms will be mailed to those who register and must be submitted prior to the date of the program for each girl attending.

Location:	Woodhaven
Cost:	$3/girl
Min/Max:	10/25
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Michele Branham - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2POSPR01	1/18/11	5:30 - 7:30 P	11/17/10	1/10/11
2POSPR02	2/15/11	5:30 - 7:30P	11/17/10	2/7/11

POTTERY
Girls will make animal faces by using clay building techniques. A colored glaze will finish the project.

Location:	Girl Scout Center - Lima
Cost:	$6/girl
Min/Max:	10/20
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2POTTE03	4/2/11	10a - Noon	11/17/10	3/25/11
2POTTE04	4/2/11	1-3p	11/17/10	3/25/11

POTTERY
Girls will create storyteller dolls, from different cultures around the world, using basic slab and coil techniques. A colored glaze will apply for a finished gloss. Must be able to attend both sessions.

Location:	Girl Scout Center - Lima
Cost:	$6/girl
Min/Max:	10/20
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2POTTE02	1/11/11 & 2/1/11	5:30 - 7:30 p	11/17/10	1/3/11

POTTERY
Girls will work on throwing techniques on a potter’s wheel to make a jar or bowl. Girls will also create a hand built project. Must be able to attend both sessions.

Location:	Girl Scout Center - Lima
Cost:	$6/girl
Min/Max:	10/20
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2POTTE01	10/26/10 & 11/16/10	5:30 - 7:30 p	8/4/10	10/18/10

PROGRAM AIDE TRAINING
This training is a leadership course for girls who are interested in working with younger girls at program opportunities, such as day camps, council events, troop settings or special events. This core training is designed to foster the development of basic leadership skills. Girls will be introduced to "Safety Wise," work on age appropriate programming and communication skills.

Location:	Woodhaven Program Center
Cost:	$4/girl
Min/Max:	10/30
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Michele Branham - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2PATRG01	11/16/10	4:30-7:30 p	8/4/10	11/8/10
2PATRG02	3/29/11	4:30-7:30p	11/17/10	3/21/10

SILVER AWARD WORKSHOP
This is your opportunity to learn more about this award and the requirements involved. Girl Scout Cadettes, their parents and/or troop leaders are welcome to attend. These informational sessions focus on the preparation process and new process for earning the Girl Scout Silver Award.

Location:	Woodhaven Program Center
Cost:	No cost
Min/Max:	10/30
To Register:	Register online or download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Michele Branham - program information Maggie Slovik - registration information

CODE	DATE	TIME	OPEN	CLOSE
2SILVR01	11/6/10	1-3p	8/4/10	11/1/10
2SILVR02	5/10/11	5:30-7:30p	11/17/10	5/2/11

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