Girl Scouts empowers girls ages 5 to 17 with vision and voice-girls who command their future, engage their communities and inspire others. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida serves more than 15,800 girls in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties.
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The Great Give is Almost Here!
Join us on Tuesday, May 6th for the Great Give. Thanks to the generosity of local sponsors, all donations made to Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida on that day will be amplified with additional funding.You can make a donation to our Council by clicking on our Great Give link.
Last Chance to Join Us at Gems of STEM Luncheon!
 There are just a few tickets remaining for the Inaugural Gems of STEM Luncheon on Saturday, May 10, from 11 am to 2 pm at Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club. Join us as we honor four women from St. Lucie County who have excelled in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Special Recognition will be given to a St. Lucie County Girl Scout Leader with the Julia Jackson Leader Award.
The Luncheon begins at 11:00am and the afternoon is complete with keynote speaker Dr. Edie Widder, and both a silent auction and chance drawing.
You can RSVP and purchase your tickets securely online by clicking here.
If you have a question, contact Mandy Allen at
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 It's Award Season
Are you searching for a meaningful gift that is unique to Girl Scouts? You are invited to stop by either of our Retail Stores and we would be happy to help you choose the perfect gift for that very special volunteer or troop leader from our wide selection of distinctive gift items! Reward Yourself! Shop during the month of May  When you shop at one of our Retail Stores during the month of May (May 1 - May 31, 2014) and spend $25 or more, you will be entered into a drawing for a one night stay in an Oasis 2-Bedroom Kidsuite at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando, Florida.* * Employees of GSSEF and their families are not eligible for this promotion. Planning a Bridging Ceremony? All-in-one Bridging Kits Available Bridging to the next level of Girl Scouts is an exciting time in a Girl Scout's life. The earning of the Bridging award and completion of the activities emphasize the continuity of Girl Scout grade levels and helps to welcome girls to the anticipated next level. Our Retail Stores have all-in-one bridging kits available for the troop leader to purchase. Each kit includes the must-have items that are given to girls bridging to the next grade level. Just add the girls' name to the sheet provided and you're ready for your bridging ceremony! Online Store |
2014 Gold and Silver Award Recipients
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida recently held their Annual Recognition Ceremony. The event was a chance to honor this year's Gold and Silver Award recipients and the contributions of our outstanding volunteers that help nurture, guide and mentor the 15,000 Girl Scouts throughout the Council.
 The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award that a Girl Scout in grades 9-12 may earn.
Congratulations to this year's Gold Award recipients!
 The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award that a Girl Scout in grades 6-8 may earn.
Congratulations to this year's Silver Award recipients!
Ready to be inspired? Check out this video highlightingthe projects of this year's Gold and Silver Award recipients.
Programs in the Spotlight
Did you know that Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida offers a full year-round Calendar of Programs? Check out these Program Highlights: Field Day with Fort Lauderdale Strikers andScout Night with Fort Lauderdale StrikersBrownies through Ambassadors - Soccer Clinic
Families Welcome - Scout Night
Saturday, May 10
Lockhart Stadium
1350 N.W. 55 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Join the Strikers for a soccer clinic to improve your physical skills. Please see flyer for additional information.
Register now: Brownie; Junior; Cadette; Senior; Ambassador
Join the Strikers for Scout Night, a special Girl Scout and family night game! Please see flyer for additional information. Register now.
RockStar 101 Wednesday, May 14, 6 pm (Brownie)
Thursday, May 15, 6 pm (Junior)
Oakland Park Service Center
4701 NW 33 Avenue
Oakland, FL
Brownies will earn the complete Dancer Badge. Juniors will earn the complete Musicians Badge. Register for May 14, Brownie now. Register for May 15, Junior now.
 Gems of STEM Girl Edition
Brownies through Ambassadors Saturday, May 17
Keiser University
10330 S. Federal Hwy.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Discover the world of science, technology engineering and math (STEM) in a HUGE event highlighting the STEM resources on the Treasure Coast. Please see flyer for additional information. Register now for the Gems of STEM Girl Edition: Brownie; Junior; Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts Splash into Safety  Families Welcomed
Rapids Water Park 6566 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Saturday, May 17 Please see flyer for registration and additional information.
Maleficent - Family Movie Night
Thursday, June 5
Weston 8 Cinema
13381 160th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33326
Please join us for a family movie night. We'll watch the movie Maleficent, the untold story of the villain from Sleeping Beauty. Please see flyer for additional information. Register now.
Programs at a Glance: GSSEF Program Calendar Supplement Online Program Registration Calendar: Visit our Online Program Calendar here.
Meet our 2014 Summer Camp Director:
Chris MacMullen
Hello campers and families,
 My name is Chris "Flutter" MacMullen and I am beyond excited to be your GSSEF 2014 Summer Camp Director. I have been a Girl Scout for 15 years. Eleven of those years, I have been a leader right here in our Council. I have been a leader at every level from Daisies through Ambassadors. I am also a facilitator for new leaders, an Adult Recognition Committee member, a Thanks Badge and a Thanks Badge II recipient.
Girl Scouts has one-day outdoor camp programs for everyone - Girls, Boys, Moms, Dads and Families!
Spend a day at Girl Scout Camp. We pack big days with cool themes, classic outdoor adventures, outdoor cooking, games, competition, canoeing, crafts and so much more!
These sessions are a convenient way to add Girl Scouting into your summer at very reasonable prices.
In June:
Dude, That's My Dad - for girls and their special guys 
Saturday, June 14
More Than S'Mores - advanced cooking of outdoor desserts
Friday, June 20
Fairy Tale Campfire - introductory fun for little ones
Saturday, June 21
Thanksgiving in June - cooking a full holiday meal in true camp fire style
Sunday June 22
In July:
S'mores & More - get acquainted with an intro to outdoor cooking
Friday, July 25
Me & My Mom - a day dedicated to mother-daughter bonding
Saturday, July 26
Badge Daze - earn a badge in a day
Sunday, July 27
Registration is Easy
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Learn all about what Summer Camp has to offer, including descriptions of Camp Sessions here. |
Online registration is open. Parents, use these easy links
with your debit or credit card. Or
just call us at 954-513-3786 for questions or registration assistance.
Online registration links can be found under Camp Sessions on our Summer Camp web page.
Girl Scout Thanks-A-Lot Weekend event
Celebrate your troop accomplishments with a girls' getaway to Ni ckelodeon Suites Resort! Grab your troop members and do-si-do to the Nickelodeon Suites Resort to enjoy sweet rewards during the 7th Annual Girl Scout Thanks-A-Lot Weekend event (select weekends April - June, 2014).
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Let's Get Social
When you like our Facebook page, you'll be able  to join in the conversation, receive special offers, participate in contests, and receive program and event updates.
So give us a 'thumbs up' and let's get social.
Online Early Bird Re-Registration
 The first 2,500 girls have re-registered for the 2015 Girl Scout membership year and will be attending an exclusive event at Lion Country Safari on October 11, 2014 for free! The next 1,500 girls who participate in Early Bird re-registration will be eligible to receive a ticket to the Lion Country Safari event at a special fee of $10 per girl.* Following the conclusion of Early Bird re-registration, Leaders of the qualifying 1,500 girls will be emailed a link to register for the Lion Country Safari event on October 11 for the special fee of $10 per girl. *Eligibility is based on troops re-registering 80% of girls currently registered in the troop for the 2014 membership year. Contact Rhonda Lang Netzel, Director of Membership at rnetzel@gssef.org with any questions. For additional information, click here. |
2014 Adult Recognition Awards
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida recently held their Annual Recognition Ceremony. The event was a chance to honor our 6,000 volunteers who provide leadership opportunities for girls through their volunteer service.
Congratulations to all of this year's honorees!
The Family Award is given to a family making a significant contribution to Girl Scouting over a period of time by several members of the same family. The Community Award is given to a business or organization in the community who has provided considerable contributions of service in forms of facility, financial support or other benefits to the mission and GSSEF. Check out this video montage that highlights all the good works of our adult volunteer honorees here.
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 Calling all Girl Scouts! We are looking to show off the amazing work our Girl Scouts girls and volunteers do! We want to spotlight community service projects, volunteer work of a Girl Scout or volunteer going above and beyond. Please email your Girl Scouts Give Back story and a photo (if available) to sbeigh@gssef.org.
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Save the Date 2015
Volunteer Weekend: April 10-12
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