<![CDATA[Program Calendar]]> en-us webmaster@gsiowa.org support@dwebware.com Tue, 21 May 2013 11:41:59 CST Tue, 21 May 2013 11:41:59 CST 60 http://www.girlscoutsiowa.org <![CDATA[CSA - Me, You, and the Little Sioux]]> Spencer: Whether you are someone who wants to start canoeing or expand on your current canoeing skills, join us on the Little Sioux River in Spencer, Iowa for a day of paddling! We will learn basic canoe strokes, parts of the canoe, and canoe safety. We will also take a lunch break at a local park and as a service project, clean up the park camp site. Join us for an amazing day outside on the Little Sioux! Please bring a sack lunch.

Girl Cost: $ 10
Adult Cost: Free
Max:  16 girls/adults

Registration Close:  5/17/13
Contact Office: Fort Dodge

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Sat, 25 May 2013 <![CDATA[All - Explorers' Baseball]]> Sioux City: Spend a summer night joining Girl Scouts at the Explorers’ Baseball game! Ticket price is included in cost.  Concession stands will be open for food purchases at an additional cost. Tickets can be picked up at the box office. Be sure to wear your Girl Scout attire, as we will be sitting as a group in the stadium!

Girl Cost: $ 8
Adult Cost: $ 8
Max:  100 girls / 100 adults

Registration Close: 5/24/13
Contact Office: Sioux City

Game time: 7:05 pm

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Sat, 01 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[CSA - Raccoon River Canoe Adventure]]> End time will be decided in May; participants will be notified.

While we are out on the river, our guides will provide instruction related to canoeing and incorporate group safety.  We will plan on stopping a few times to allow time for swimming, eating, and relaxing on the sand banks!  Please bring a sack lunch.  Equipment, life jackets, and fun patch included!  See below for specific details for each adventure.

CanoeSport Outfitters will provide gear and be our guides for a trip down the Raccoon River.  Transportation will be arranged closer to the event as participants will be dropped off in one place and picked up in another.

Girl Cost: $ 17
Adult Cost: $ 17
Max:  12 girls / 2 adults

Registration Close: 5/24/13
Contact Office: Des Moines

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Wed, 05 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[CSA - A Day in the Life of a Firefighter]]> NOTE DATE CHANGE: FROM 6/13 TO 6/5

Sioux City: When you see fire trucks go flying down the road with sirens roaring, do you ever wonder what it would be like to be on that truck? Join Girl Scouts for a day in the life of a. . . Firefighter!  Spend the evening at the Sioux City Fire Training Center learning about what it is like to go into burning buildings and save lives! You’ll find out what it takes to become a professional or volunteer Firefighter and learn about fire safety.

Girl Cost: $ 5
Adult Cost:  Free
Max:  30 girls

Registration Close: 5/17/13
Contact Office: Sioux City

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Wed, 05 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[BJC - Summer Break Blowout]]> Mason City: School’s out for the summer! Let’s celebrate by having a giant mall sleepover!  Dancing in center court with our D.J. will be just one of the fun activities during the night.  There will also be a chance to learn all about what the community is offering this summer. Bring your BFF and meet with other sister Girl Scouts for a night of fun.

Girl Cost: $ 15
Adult Cost: Free
Max:  200 girls / 50 adults

Registration Close: 5/24/13
Contact Office: Mason City

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Fri, 07 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[JC - Young Eaglets' Aviation Day]]> Osceola: Interested in becoming a pilot or having a career in aviation?  Come fly with us! The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 135 is hosting an event for Girl Scouts to explore and learn about aviation. Stations will include learning about airplanes, instruments, aerodynamics, the airport and traffic pattern, weight and balance, flight planning, and weather.  Meet members of the female pilot group, the 99’s! You can even choose to take flight with a licensed pilot from Young Eagle Rides, in a non-commercial aircraft! Lunch, t-shirt, certificate, and Aviation Fun Patch is included!

Girl Cost: $ 5
Adult Cost: Free
Max:  40 girls

Registration Close:  5/31/13
Contact Office: Des Moines

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Sat, 08 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[All - Cow to Wow]]> Le Mars: Take a fun tour of the Ice Cream Capital of the World, Le Mars, IA!  This event includes a 90-minute visit to a local dairy farm, an art project at the Le Mars Art Center, a visit to the local library, a visit to the Plymouth County Museum, and lunch at Foster Park! We’ll map out the “ice cream” cones around town while walking to and from each destination! End your day at the Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor & Museum for information about Blue Bunny ice cream and a taste of the delicious treat, too! Bring your own sack lunch.

Girl Cost: $ 8
Adult Cost: $ 8
Max:  100 girls / 30 adults

Registration Close: 5/24/13
Contact Office: Sioux City

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Sat, 08 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[CSA - Sleepy Hollow Canoe Adventure]]> End time will be decided in May; participants will be notified.

While we are out on the river, our guides will provide instruction related to canoeing and incorporate group safety.  We will plan on stopping a few times to allow time for swimming, eating, and relaxing on the sand banks!  Please bring a sack lunch.  Equipment, life jackets, and fun patch included!  See below for specific details for each adventure.

Sleepy Hollow Sports Park will provide gear and be our guides for a trip down the Des Moines River.   Transportation from Sleepy Hollow and back will be provided.

Girl Cost: $ 17
Adult Cost: $ 17
Max: 32 girls / 6 adults

Registration Close: 6/7/13
Contact Office: Des Moines

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Sun, 09 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[J - Saddle Up & Ride]]> Indianola: We’ll learn safety, horse anatomy, grooming, and saddling.  Then, practice our riding skills in the arena before heading out on a trail ride.  If you like this event, you’ll want to check out all of our horse camp opportunities this summer at Camp Sacajawea!  All riders must fill out a consent form and wear long pants, closed toe shoes, and a provided helmet.  Fun patch included!  Participants will be girls only.

Girl Cost: $ 22
Adult Cost: Free (watching)
Max:  12 girls

Registration Close: 5/31/13
Contact Office: Des Moines

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Mon, 10 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[BJC - Dinomite Dinosaur Adventure]]> Travel Opportunity

Grades: 2-8

Join Girl Scouts on a Dinomite day trip to the Dinosaur
Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska! Our loaded charter bus
will be departing from the Sioux City Leadership Center
at 7 am. We will pick up our friends at the Council Bluffs
Leadership Center on our way to the museum. Enjoy a
day filled with life size dinosaur replicas, a fun fossil dig,
a fun Dino movie, and last but not least, the challenging
mirror maze! It’s going to be a busy day, so bring a sack
lunch and any snacks you may want on the bus.

Sioux City Pickup: 7 am / Return: 6 pm
Council Bluffs Pickup: 8:30 am / Return: 4:30 pm

Girl Cost: $ 40
Adult Cost: $ 40
Registration Close: 5/10/13
Contact Office: Sioux City/
Council Bluffs

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Tue, 11 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[CSA - Pioneer Ridge Canoe Adventure]]> End time will be decided in May; participants will be notified.

While we are out on the river, our guides will provide instruction related to canoeing and incorporate group safety.  We will plan on stopping a few times to allow time for swimming, eating, and relaxing on the sand banks!  Please bring a sack lunch.  Equipment, life jackets, and fun patch included!  See below for specific details for each adventure.

Pioneer Ridge will provide gear and be our guides for a trip down the Des Moines River.  Transportation will be arranged closer to the event as participants will be dropped off in one place and picked up in another.

Girl Cost: $ 5
Adult Cost: $ 5
Max: 16 girls / 2 adults

Registration Close: 5/31/13
Contact Office: Des Moines

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Wed, 12 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[CSA - Overnight at Ledges]]> Madrid:  Join us for an overnight adventure at Ledges State Park.  We’ll set up camp at the Ledges campground and then set off to enjoy a day of hiking the sandstone ledges to Inspiration Point, Council Ring, the Lost Lake, and we’ll even do a night hike!  We’ll also go on a water trek through Pea’s Creek Canyon.  Enjoy outdoor cooking, making s’mores, and friendly company around the campfire that evening!  A service project for the park will be incorporated into this event; details will follow closer to the event date.  Adventurers should bring personal camping gear such as a tent, sleeping bag, mess kit, flashlight, backpack, and a water bottle.  Food and equipment for activities will be provided.  Wear sturdy shoes – you’re in for a great adventure!  Transportation is available from the Des Moines Leadership Center for an additional cost.  Overnights are girls only - safety ratios will be met by staff.

Girl Cost (no transport): $ 30
Girl Cost (with transport): $ 65
Max:  22 girls

Registration Close:  5/31/13
Contact Office: Des Moines

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Thu, 13 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[CSA - Blastin' Black Hills Adventure]]> Join us for a Blastin’ Black Hills Camping Adventure! As a group, we will plan our amazing adventure! A few of our adventure options are: camping, hiking, horseback riding, exploring dark caves, Mt. Rushmore, 1880 Steam Train, following the footsteps of dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts, and scouting for buffalo and other wild life.  We will be camping where the buffalo roam - so bring a flashlight!

6/17/13 - 6/21/13
Girl Cost: $400*
Adult Cost: $400*
Registration Close: 5/3/13
Planning Meeting Dates**: TBA
Contact Office: Sioux City

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Mon, 17 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[DB - Wacky Olympics]]> Emmetsburg: Are you ready to have a fun-filled day with your sister Girl Scouts? We will be hosting our own wacky Olympics starting off with an Olympic torch relay race. You’ll participate in Jamaica’s Javelin Throw, Ireland’s Potato Race, and so much more.  Join us for this day of fun and adventure!  Contact Office: Mason City

Girl Cost: $ 25
Adult Cost: $ 7  

Max:  100 girls / 20 adults
Registration Close: 5/31/13

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Mon, 17 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[J - Passport to America]]> Emmetsburg: We will spend the day exploring all of the United States.  With the help from the governors of each state, we will learn all about why they are so special to our great nation and what physical challenges each state faces.  You will be issued a passport so you can track your travels across America.  Please bring a sack lunch and a drink. Snacks will be provided.  See you there!  Contact Office: Mason City

Girl Cost: $ 25
Adult Cost: $ 7 

Max:  100 girls / 20 adults

Registration Close: 6/7/13

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Wed, 19 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[C - Catching Fire]]> Emmetsburg: In the fun spirit of the Hunger Games book series, we’ve created a special event just for you.  We’re calling all “Tributes” (girls) to join us in creating “Districts” to be represented in fun relay-style games.  The “Gamemaker” (Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa), with the help of “Peacekeepers” (volunteers), have created a fun-filled day of challenges for you and your fellow tributes! Please bring a sack lunch and a drink. Snacks will be provided.  Contact Office: Mason City

Girl Cost: $ 25
Adult Cost: $ 7 

Max:  100 girls / 20 adults

Registration Close: 6/7/13

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Fri, 21 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[CSA - Overnight at Lake Red Rock]]> Knoxville: Enjoy Iowa’s largest lake and the recreational benefits it has to offer!  Upon arrival, we’ll set up camp at the Whitebreast Youth Camp area and then enjoy numerous activities such as learning survival techniques like shelter building, compass reading, water safety, and fire building.  Other activities may include hiking, paddling, swimming, bird banding, and pond exploration.  Enjoy outdoor cooking, making s‘mores, and friendly company around the campfire that evening!  A service project for the park will be incorporated into this event; details will follow closer to the event date.  Campers should bring personal camping gear such as a tent, sleeping bag, mess kit, flashlight, backpack, and water bottle.  Food and equipment for activities will be provided.  Transportation is available from the Des Moines Leadership Center for an additional cost.  Overnights are girls only - safety ratios will be met by staff.

Girl Cost (no transport): $ 30
Girl Cost (with transport): $ 65
Max:  22 girls

Registration Close: 6/14/13
Contact Office: Des Moines

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Thu, 27 Jun 2013 <![CDATA[JCSA - Lazy Days of Summer Series]]> Des Moines:  Join us each Monday in July as we kick back and take it easy.  Gray’s Lake is a perfect place for fishing and fun. We will cook lunch on the grill and try to get the fish to bite as well!  Go for a walk around the lake and take in the view, it’s a great way to start the week!  You must register for each date.

Girl Cost: $ 5 per date
Adult Cost: $ 5 per date
Max:  50 girls/adults

Registration Close: 2 weeks before each event date
Contact Office: Des Moines

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Mon, 01 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[DB - Wacky Olympics]]> Mason City:  Are you ready to have a fun-filled day with your sister Girl Scouts? We will be hosting our own wacky Olympics starting off with an Olympic torch relay race. You’ll participate in Jamaica’s Javelin Throw, Ireland’s Potato Race, and so much more.  Join us for this day of fun and adventure!  Contact Office: Mason City

Girl Cost: $ 25
Adult Cost: $ 7  

Max:  100 girls / 20 adults
Registration Close: 6/28/13

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Mon, 08 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[JCSA - Lazy Days of Summer Series]]> Des Moines:  Join us each Monday in July as we kick back and take it easy.  Gray’s Lake is a perfect place for fishing and fun. We will cook lunch on the grill and try to get the fish to bite as well!  Go for a walk around the lake and take in the view, it’s a great way to start the week!  You must register for each date.

Girl Cost: $ 5 per date
Adult Cost: $ 5 per date
Max:  50 girls/adults

Registration Close: 2 weeks before each event date
Contact Office: Des Moines

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Mon, 08 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[DBJ - Sizzling Summer Days Series]]> Council Bluffs: During the course of this day camp series, we’ll give you the opportunity to meet other Girl Scout friends, experience behind-the scenes tours of the police and fire station, learn yoga, go swimming, make arts and crafts projects, and so much more! Join us each day of our sizzling summer adventure!  Each girl should bring a sack lunch every day.  There are four sessions in the series, participants can choose to attend the full series, or single sessions.  $60 for all four days, or $15 each day.

 

Girl Cost: $ 15/day or $60/total
Adult Cost:  Free
Max:  25 girls

Registration Close:  two weeks prior to each session
(6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16)
Contact Office: Council Bluffs

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Tue, 09 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[SA - Sharp Shooter]]> Elkhart: Certified Instructors from the Safety & Shooting Academy will teach us how to “Be Smart - Be Ready - Be Safe” by instructing us on gun safety, parts of a firearm, fundamentals of pistol shooting, and maintenance.   After the instruction you’ll get to practice your shooting skills on the range!  Not only will you practice using a firearm, but you’ll also get to try your hand at archery (after safety instruction, of course)!  Participants should bring a sack lunch.  A fun patch is included.  Adults may attend for free but will not be participating. Contact Office: Des Moines

Girl Cost: $ 25
Adult Cost: Free
Max: 30 girls

Registration Close:
7/10 session closes 6/21/13
7/24 session closes 7/12/13

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Wed, 10 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[J - Passport to America]]> Mason City: We will spend the day exploring all of the United States.  With the help from the governors of each state, we will learn all about why they are so special to our great nation and what physical challenges each state faces.  You will be issued a passport so you can track your travels across America.  Please bring a sack lunch and a drink. Snacks will be provided.  See you there!  Contact Office: Mason City

Girl Cost: $ 25
Adult Cost: $ 7 

Max:  100 girls / 20 adults

Registration Close: 6/28/13

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Wed, 10 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[CSA - Overnight at Maquoketa]]> Maquoketa:

(leaving from the Des Moines Leadership Center)
Step back in time at one of Iowa’s most unique state parks, Maquoketa Caves!  After we set up camp, we’ll go spelunking and hiking throughout the park.  You’ll want to be sure to bring a headlamp or flashlight and wear old clothes and shoes because you’ll get dirty!  You’ll also see the “Natural Bridge” which stands nearly 50 feet above Raccoon Creek, and the 17-ton “Balanced Rock”.  Enjoy outdoor cooking, making s‘mores, and friendly company around the campfire that evening!  A service project for the park will be incorporated into this event with details to follow closer to the event date.  Spelunkers should bring personal camping gear such as a tent, sleeping bag, mess kit, flashlight, backpack, and water bottle.  Food and equipment for activities will be provided.  Transportation will be provided and we will leave from the Des Moines Leadership Center.  Overnights are girls only - safety ratios will be met by staff.

Girl Cost: $ 65
Max:  22 girls

Registration Close: 6/28/13
Contact Office: Des Moines

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Thu, 11 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[C - Catching Fire]]> Mason City: In the fun spirit of the Hunger Games book series, we’ve created a special event just for you.  We’re calling all “Tributes” (girls) to join us in creating “Districts” to be represented in fun relay-style games.  The “Gamemaker” (Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa), with the help of “Peacekeepers” (volunteers), have created a fun-filled day of challenges for you and your fellow tributes! Please bring a sack lunch and a drink. Snacks will be provided.  Contact Office: Mason City

Girl Cost: $ 25
Adult Cost: $ 7 

Max:  100 girls / 20 adults

Registration Close: 6/28/13

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Fri, 12 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[J - Junior Heritage Trip]]> Girls in grades 4-5, are you looking for fun and adventure this summer? Join us for the Junior Heritage Trip! Girls will do the planning and pick from three historic itineraries.  Itineraries include: Laura Ingalls Wilder Park & Museum, Spook Cave, World’s only Corn Palace, and Wild Water West Water park.

7/15/13 - 7/19/13
Girl Cost: $500*
Adult Cost: $500*
Registration Close:5/3/13
Planning Meeting Dates**: TBA
Contact Office: Mason City

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Mon, 15 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[JCSA - Lazy Days of Summer Series]]> Des Moines:  Join us each Monday in July as we kick back and take it easy.  Gray’s Lake is a perfect place for fishing and fun. We will cook lunch on the grill and try to get the fish to bite as well!  Go for a walk around the lake and take in the view, it’s a great way to start the week!  You must register for each date.

Girl Cost: $ 5 per date
Adult Cost: $ 5 per date
Max:  50 girls/adults

Registration Close: 2 weeks before each event date
Contact Office: Des Moines

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Mon, 15 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[DBJ - Sizzling Summer Days Series]]> Council Bluffs: During the course of this day camp series, we’ll give you the opportunity to meet other Girl Scout friends, experience behind-the scenes tours of the police and fire station, learn yoga, go swimming, make arts and crafts projects, and so much more! Join us each day of our sizzling summer adventure!  Each girl should bring a sack lunch every day.  There are four sessions in the series, participants can choose to attend the full series, or single sessions.  $60 for all four days, or $15 each day.

 

Girl Cost: $ 15/day or $60/total
Adult Cost:  Free
Max:  25 girls

Registration Close:  two weeks prior to each session
(6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16)
Contact Office: Council Bluffs

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Tue, 16 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[SA - Sharp Shooter]]> Indianola: Certified Instructors from the Safety & Shooting Academy will teach us how to “Be Smart - Be Ready - Be Safe” by instructing us on gun safety, parts of a firearm, fundamentals of pistol shooting, and maintenance.   After the instruction you’ll get to practice your shooting skills on the range!  Not only will you practice using a firearm, but you’ll also get to try your hand at archery (after safety instruction, of course)!  Participants should bring a sack lunch.  A fun patch is included.  Adults may attend for free but will not be participating. Contact Office: Des Moines

Girl Cost: $ 25
Adult Cost: Free
Max: 30 girls

Registration Close: 
7/17 session closes 6/28/13
7/31 session closes 7/19/13

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Wed, 17 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[All - Gavin's Point Dam]]> Crofton: Have you ever wondered what is holding back all that river water? What if the dam wasn’t there? Would all of Sioux City be underwater? Let’s go behind the scenes at Gavin’s Point Dam near Yankton, SD!  We will take a tour of the hydroelectric dam power plant and learn how the dam works and what it does to keep our cities dry.

Girl Cost: $ 3
Adult Cost: Free
Max:  30 girls/adults

Registration Close: 7/5/13
Contact Office: Sioux City

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Thu, 18 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[JCSA - Lazy Days of Summer Series]]> Des Moines:  Join us each Monday in July as we kick back and take it easy.  Gray’s Lake is a perfect place for fishing and fun. We will cook lunch on the grill and try to get the fish to bite as well!  Go for a walk around the lake and take in the view, it’s a great way to start the week!  You must register for each date.

Girl Cost: $ 5 per date
Adult Cost: $ 5 per date
Max:  50 girls/adults

Registration Close: 2 weeks before each event date
Contact Office: Des Moines

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Mon, 22 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[DBJ - Sizzling Summer Days Series]]> Council Bluffs: During the course of this day camp series, we’ll give you the opportunity to meet other Girl Scout friends, experience behind-the scenes tours of the police and fire station, learn yoga, go swimming, make arts and crafts projects, and so much more! Join us each day of our sizzling summer adventure!  Each girl should bring a sack lunch every day.  There are four sessions in the series, participants can choose to attend the full series, or single sessions.  $60 for all four days, or $15 each day.

 

Girl Cost: $ 15/day or $60/total
Adult Cost:  Free
Max:  25 girls

Registration Close:  two weeks prior to each session
(6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16)
Contact Office: Council Bluffs

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Tue, 23 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[SA - Sharp Shooter]]> Elkhart: Certified Instructors from the Safety & Shooting Academy will teach us how to “Be Smart - Be Ready - Be Safe” by instructing us on gun safety, parts of a firearm, fundamentals of pistol shooting, and maintenance.   After the instruction you’ll get to practice your shooting skills on the range!  Not only will you practice using a firearm, but you’ll also get to try your hand at archery (after safety instruction, of course)!  Participants should bring a sack lunch.  A fun patch is included.  Adults may attend for free but will not be participating. Contact Office: Des Moines

Girl Cost: $ 25
Adult Cost: Free
Max: 30 girls

Registration Close:
7/10 session closes 6/21/13
7/24 session closes 7/12/13

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Wed, 24 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[CSA - Overnight at Pioneer Ridge]]> Bloomfield:  Join us at Pioneer Ridge for a campout!  During this overnight adventure you’ll get to try your skills at archery, fishing, night hiking, fire building, and more!  Enjoy outdoor cooking, making s‘mores, and friendly company around the campfire that evening! A service project for the nature center will be incorporated into this event; details will follow closer to the event date. Campers should bring personal camping gear such as a tent, sleeping bag, mess kit, flashlight, backpack, and water bottle.  Food and equipment for activities will be provided.  Transportation will be available from the Des Moines Leadership Center for an extra fee.  Overnights are girls only - safety ratios will be met by staff.

Girl Cost (no transport): $ 30
Girl Cost (with transport): $ 65
Max:  22 girls

Registration Close: 7/12/13
Contact Office: Des Moines

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Thu, 25 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[CSA - Pipe Dream]]> Hinton: Spend the day floating down the Floyd River!  Exact meeting location will be announced at registration.  Tubes, life jackets, an instructional safety meeting, and snacks will be provided.  Please bring a sack lunch (that will be enjoyed along the river), and sunscreen (to stay safe in the sun)!

Girl Cost: $ 13
Adult Cost: $ 13
Max:  20 girls / 10 adults

Registration Close: 7/12/13
Contact Office: Sioux City

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Thu, 25 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[JCSA - Lazy Days of Summer Series]]> Des Moines:  Join us each Monday in July as we kick back and take it easy.  Gray’s Lake is a perfect place for fishing and fun. We will cook lunch on the grill and try to get the fish to bite as well!  Go for a walk around the lake and take in the view, it’s a great way to start the week!  You must register for each date.

Girl Cost: $ 5 per date
Adult Cost: $ 5 per date
Max:  50 girls/adults

Registration Close: 2 weeks before each event date
Contact Office: Des Moines

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Mon, 29 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[DBJ - Sizzling Summer Days Series]]> Council Bluffs: During the course of this day camp series, we’ll give you the opportunity to meet other Girl Scout friends, experience behind-the scenes tours of the police and fire station, learn yoga, go swimming, make arts and crafts projects, and so much more! Join us each day of our sizzling summer adventure!  Each girl should bring a sack lunch every day.  There are four sessions in the series, participants can choose to attend the full series, or single sessions.  $60 for all four days, or $15 each day.

 

Girl Cost: $ 15/day or $60/total
Adult Cost:  Free
Max:  25 girls

Registration Close:  two weeks prior to each session
(6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16)
Contact Office: Council Bluffs

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Tue, 30 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[SA - Sharp Shooter]]> Indianola: Certified Instructors from the Safety & Shooting Academy will teach us how to “Be Smart - Be Ready - Be Safe” by instructing us on gun safety, parts of a firearm, fundamentals of pistol shooting, and maintenance.   After the instruction you’ll get to practice your shooting skills on the range!  Not only will you practice using a firearm, but you’ll also get to try your hand at archery (after safety instruction, of course)!  Participants should bring a sack lunch.  A fun patch is included.  Adults may attend for free but will not be participating. Contact Office: Des Moines

Girl Cost: $ 25
Adult Cost: Free
Max: 30 girls

Registration Close: 
7/17 session closes 6/28/13
7/31 session closes 7/19/13

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Wed, 31 Jul 2013 <![CDATA[JC - JH - Food Fest]]> Joy Hollow

Grades 4-8

Have you ever made your own delicious pasta sauce? Or
eaten a crunchy carrot that you didn’t buy at the grocery
store? Join us at camp and experience our vegetable
garden! You will get to pick tomatoes, make salsa or pasta
sauce, and help plan next year’s garden. Hear from a local
farmer and learn about where our food comes from and
how to find and purchase local foods!

Girl Cost: $ 5
Adult Cost: Free
Max: 40 girls/adults
Registration Close: 7/26/13
Contact Office: Fort Dodge

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Sun, 04 Aug 2013 <![CDATA[CSA - Digital Storytelling]]> Council Bluffs: We’ll teach you an awesome new way to tell your story at this series of digital storytelling workshops! Join us at the Council Bluffs Public Library where we’ll introduce you to the art of telling a great story and then show you how to use amazing and free online tools to make your story come alive with music, photos, and artwork.  Girls must attend both dates.

Girl Cost: $ 5
Adult Cost: Free
Max:  25 girls

Registration Close: 7/19/13
Contact Office: Council Bluffs

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Tue, 06 Aug 2013 <![CDATA[All-Believe in Girls (B.I.G.)]]> Des Moines:  Join hundreds of girls from across Iowa for our biggest event of the year! Our annual Believe in Girls (B.I.G.) event features fun and informative stations on science, technology, and engineering! We’ll also be hosting many activity booths where girls can take part in craft projects, SWAPS, have fun with nature, and other general Girl Scout activities!  Breakout sessions will cover exciting topics for all grade levels.  Stage events will include dance, fashion, Miss Iowa, and live music. Come to our B.I.G. event, meet and connect with other Girl Scouts from across the state, and explore how to reach your goals with confidence and determination.

Transportation Available! 
Volunteers Needed!
Please contact us by phone at 800-342-8389 or email

WHEN: Saturday, 9/7/13
10 am - 3 pm

WHERE: Hy-Vee Hall
730 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50309

COST: Girls & Adults: $10 (lunch included), Transportation available for $10 per person.

DEADLINE: 8/16/13  No registrations will be accepted after this date.  Please register using the paper form or online!
 

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Sat, 07 Sep 2013 <![CDATA[BJC - Ag Discovery]]> Fort Dodge: Do you know what it takes to get corn and soybeans from the field to you? Join us at a local cooperative to learn about local agriculture and its impact on the community. We will see how grain is delivered and sold and discover the importance of the local farmers and fields that you see every day through hands-on activities.

Girl Cost: $ 3
Adult Cost: Free
Max:  20 girls/adults

Registration Close:  9/6/13
Contact Office: Fort Dodge

]]> webmaster@gsiowa.org Sat, 14 Sep 2013 <![CDATA[FIRST Lego League Deadline]]> Can FIRST® LEGO® League teams help us master natural disasters? In the
2013 NATURE’S FURYSM Challenge, over 200,000 children ages 9 to 14 from
over 70 countries will explore the awe-inspiring storms, quakes, waves, and
more that we call natural disasters. Teams will discover what can be done
when intense natural events meet the places people live, work, and play.
Teams of up to ten girls and one adult coach will also build, test, and program
a Lego Mindstorms robot to solve a set of missions on an obstacle course.
Coaches and teams help each other by using FLL’s core values during friendly
competition. Attention Parents: Teams need coaches and volunteers. If you’d like to
be a mentor who offers guidance to girls, sign up! No experience necessary.

For girls in grades 4-8

  • Teams begin participation locally. Official tournament competition sites vary.
  • Girl cost is $20 per participant.
  • May – August: Registration opens in May and teams are formed.
  • September 30, 2013: Deadline to register and order products
  • September - November: Teams make their meeting schedule to build their robots and research their project.
  • December 2012 – March 2013: Tournament Season – teams choose to attend or not.
  • April 2013 : World Festival
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