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PATCH PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

The program outlines can downloaded in .pdf version by clicking on the appropriate links. The patches can be ordered from the council store upon completion of the patch programs.

Trees for the 21st Century

It is more important than ever for Girl Scouts to Discover, Connect, and Take Action to protect our planet.
Trees for the 21st Century has a GSUSA endorsed patch program to share with you. Perfect for the spring or leading up to Earth Day, the program gives leaders all they need to know to engage their girls in rewarding "green" activities.

The cost is $3.50 per girl. The program provides tree seedlings and a unique patch for scouts to earn after completing the activities.
About Tress for the 21st Century:
Our Trees for the 21st Century patch features Dr. Wangari Maathai,
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts towards democracy, human rights, and environmental conservation. Over the past 30 years, with both public and private support, Dr. Maathai's Greenbelt Movement has planted over 30 million trees in Kenya, Africa. In 2006, Wangari challenged ERTHNXT to plant one billion trees worldwide, which became the inspiration for our program, Trees for the 21st Century. For more information, see the website: http://www.erthnxt.org/programs/trees21.html

GOT CAMP? PATCH PROGRAM

Sponsor

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Great Rivers Region

Purpose

A patch program for those who love camp! Through this opportunity, your girls will be able to experience camp and all the fun it has to offer.

To earn the "Got Camp?" patch, each girl/troop must complete the following number of activities.

- 5 patch activities including the one starred*.

- 6 patch activities including the one starred*

- 7 patch activities including the one starred*

Once you complete the main patch you can earn extension pieces for each camp you visit.

Download "Got Camp?" Patch Program - .pdf

Camp Butterworth Extension - .pdf

Camp Ladigrau Extension - .pdf

Camp Stonybrook Extension - .pdf

SAFE AT HOME

Sponsor

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Great Rivers Region

Purpose

To enable Girl Scouts to be competent and confident by learning ways to be safe and self-reliant when at home alone.

14 activities in six categories that can be combined to be completed in six to eight meetings.

Download Safe At Home - .pdf

PEACE'N IT ALL TOGETHER

Sponsor

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Great Rivers Region

Purpose

To help troops grow in the areas of safety, trust, respect, and Creating an Inclusive Culture in Girl Scouting.

A kit that includes activities, discussion questions, and facilitator's guide. Designed to be completed consecutively over approximately six meetings. An alternative to the troop kit is to attend the Peace'n It All Together patch workshop.

Download Peac'n It All Together - .pdf

IT'S A SMALL WORLD

Sponsor

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Great Rivers Region

Purpose

To help girls understand and appreciate differences.

Activities include a selection of diversity activities that can help your girls discover their differences and similarities.

Download It's A Small World - .pdf

SPREAD THE WORD

Sponsor

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio

Purpose

Inform the community of the opportunities available through Girl Scouting.

Girls can choose from six activities to help Spread the Word to the community to earn this patch.

Download Spread the Word - .pdf

ZINK THE ZEBRA

	Sponsor	Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - all regions
	Cost:	varies by region
	Register by:	Zink the Zebra registration form Contact your regional office for details
	The Zink the Zebra program is designed to teach an appreciation of differences, respect for one another and treating others with compassion and understanding through fun and educational activities. The story of Zink the Zebra helps to identify serious problems many individuals face because of actual or perceived differences. The Zink patch program is ideal for troops and groups. The program kit includes a leader guide and a video or storybook which must be returned upon completion of the activities. Each kit (leaders guide and book or video) may be checked out for two weeks. A special stuffed zebra (blue for Daisy, green for Brownie, yellow for Junior and red for Cadette & Senior) and patch is also included for each participant. The Zink patch program is $6.00/girl for the zebra and patch. You will be contacted once we have received your form.

SMART KIDS 101 PATCH PROGRAMS

	Sponsor	Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Great Rivers Region
	Cost:	$6.00/girl - booklet, certificate card & patch
	Register by:	All materials are available for check-out and purchase through the Girl Scout Center. Click here for form.
	The Smart Kids 101 patch programs are designed to teach skills to girls in between the ages of 11-18. They have three different patch programs available and each kit includes a Leaders Manual, Video, Girl Booklets, Patches, and Certificate Cards. The kits available for check out through the Girl Scout center are listed below. *Babysitting 101* - Includes: knowing what parents look for in a sitter, marketing yourself and what to charge, learning first aid, including Heimlich Maneuver & CPR, understanding the likes and dislikes of children, troubleshooting the most common problems and solutions, answers to the most frequently asked babysitting questions. (For girls ages 11 & up) *SafeKids 101* - Staying home alone, answering the door or the telephone, learning first aid, including Heimlich Maneuver & CPR, identifying fire safety rules, understanding internet safety - who an I really chatting with?, knowing nationally recognized gun safety rules, dog emergencies, four steps to staying safe, and abuse, abduction & stranger danger. (For Juniors) *PoliteKids 101* - Understanding basic politeness, practicing telephone etiquette, developing table manners, identifying community manners, classroom consideration, and respect for others, learning birthday party manners, and recognizing good sportsmanship. (For Brownies).

SEEK YOUR SISTER

Sponsor

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Great Rivers Region

Purpose

To become a sister to every Girl Scout by working with another troop from a different service unit, region or background to learn about their community and/or culture.

Patch Activities:

Complete activities below to earn the patch.

1. Communicate with your sister troop.

2. Exchange SWAPS

3. Plan an event with your sister troop.

4. Attend an event with your sister troop.

5. Visit your sister troop's community.

Seek Your Sister Registration Form - .pdf

PEN PAL

	Sponsor	Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Great Rivers Region
	Purpose	To become a sister to every Girl Scout by working with another troop from a different state to learn about their community and/or culture.
	Pen Pal Registration Form - .pdf

OUR OWN TROOP'S TRY-IT, BADGE OR INTEREST PATCH PROJECT


	Remember that topics must be approved and activities received by the program department before your troop begins work on the try-it, badge, patch. Activities should be submitted on Our Own Troop's Try-it/Badge/Patch Activities Form. Girls may then decide on the symbol that will represent their topic and purchase the blank try-it/badge/patch from the Council store.

MS. PRESIDENT PATCH

Sponsor

Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

GSUSA has teamed up with The White House Project, an organization that is changing the way people think about women in leadership roles, to create an exciting new Ms. President Patch for Girl Scouts of all ages.

Girls today have more choices than even before of what they can do when they grow up. Why not dream of becoming the first Ms. President? Ms. President, an online participation patch, can be found on the Just for Girls section of the Girl Scout website at www.girlscouts.org.

This patch provides an opportunity for girls to experience and celebrate women who are on the frontlines of government today. Girls can discover the accomplishments of strong women such as Sojourner Truth and Sybil Ludington by completing a matching game, or can explore the endeavors of women who have taken to the campaign trail.

Activities designed to be fun and informative have been developed for Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts, Junior Girl Scouts, and Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts. Patches can be purchased through the council store or by calling the Girl Scout Center, ext. 141.

DRINK MILK

Sponsor

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Buckeye Trails Region

This program is designed to introduce the girls to the importance of this food group. Girls will learn to identify milk group foods that will satisfy their tastes, about the relationship between milk and healthy bone development, and will develop a personal plan for getting at least three servings of milk daily.