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Mark Your Calendar!
You don't want to miss any of the great things happening at GSSEF. 
Summer Camp: Ends August 9
Summer Funshine Program: Ends August 31
Save the Dates: 2015 Fall Product Sale Program: October 1 - November 15
2016 Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program: January 21 - February 14
Please Note: Council Retail Stores will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28 for inventory. They will reopen Saturday, August 1. Remember, you can also shop from the comfort of your home by visiting our Online Store that is open 24/7, 365 days a year.
365 days a year.
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Cool Girl Scout Gear All Year-Round
Have you made a visit to one of our retail stores lately? There is plenty of new merchandise to check out. Our stores have everything you need to make it your best Girl Scout year ever! You'll find Girl Guides, Journeys books, official uniforms, pins, T-shirts, badges, fun patches and more.
Questions? Contact Jodi Potter at jpotter@gssef.org.Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter, to stay connected about retail specials.
Get Ready for Back to Troop
Girls are all looking forward to getting Back to Troop. And they'll want to look their best too. Our Council Retail Stores are featuring all grade-level polo shirts at a special price of $12 each. Girls will just love them.
Polo shirts for volunteers are also available at a great value price. Cost: $14 - $16.
Retail Store closing for Inventory
Council Retail Stores will close for inventory at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28 and will reopen on Saturday, August 1.
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Last Call for Summer Camp Fun
While summer may be winding down, there's still time for your girl to cap her summer off with a perfectly fun and tropical weekend camp session. So just say Aloha to Summer on August 7 at Camp Welaka. This is the final overnight summer camp session. The theme is luau-inspired and open to Girl Scouts of all grade levels.
August Camp Session*
August 7-9: Aloha to Summer Weekend Camp Registration deadline: July 28
Check out our Summer Camp web page here for more information and registration links.*
*Please Note: Camp registration will close once the program has reached capacity which may be before the registration deadline. GSSEF reserves the right to cancel programs in the event that minimum attendance has not been met.
If you have a question, email Lammy Askar at aaskar@gssef.org.
Summer Camp Photos Check out all the fun photos from Summer Camp on our Flickr page. Once the photos are available, we'll be posting a link to the camp session's photo album on Facebook.
GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) Club - Chemical Concoctions
Date and Time: July 28: 5 - 7 p.m. Location: The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach
Grade levels: Brownie - Cadette Cost per girl: $5 Registration: Click here While having tons of fun along the way, our new GEMS club offers the perfect opportunity for girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! Each session of GEMS will feature a female guest speaker who has made a successful career in a scientific or engineering field. In this program, girls will become chemists as they mix together chemicals to concoct their very own glowing polymer! GEMS Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5 -7pm. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. Questions? Email Meredith at mslaymaker@gssef.org.
Alien Nights at the Museum Date and Time: July 31: 6 - 9 p.m. Location: The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach Grade levels: Daisy - Ambassadors Cost per girl: $6 Cost per adult: $10 Registration: Click here An alien invasion is headed your way! Make your own alien mask, explore meteorites, egg-extraterrestrial eggs and learn about sending rovers to the moon! Brownies can earn their It's Your Planet: Senses badge and Juniors can earn their It's Your Planet: Detective badge. Dress up to match the theme for a special prize! Questions? Email Meredith at mslaymaker@gssef.org.
Date and Time: July 31: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Oakland Park Service Center
4701 NW 33rd Avenue, Oakland Park
Grade levels: Junior-Ambassador
Cost per girl: $15 Registration: Click here
Tell a story through the lens of a camera using camera angles and story boards to explore emotion and story structure. You'll then put it altogether and create a Digital Storybook while earning your Digital Photography badge. Fun patch is included. Badge must be purchased separately. See flier for additional information. Question? Email Catalina Cano at ccano@gssef.org.
Girl-Bots Juniors
Date and Time: July 31: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Oakland Park Service Center
4701 NW 33rd Avenue, Oakland Park
Grade levels: Juniors
Cost per girl: $15 Registration: Click here
Who knew LEGOs could help change the world? Bolt on over and go Nuts! Way cooler than your science class, this Robotics program will give you the chance to build and design your very own fully functioning robot. Work together with the experts from Bright and Smart on teams to build LEGO-robots. Learn programming and engineering skills. Don't short circuit - register today! See flier for additional information. Questions? Email Catalina Cano at ccano@gssef.org.
Healthy Girls Brownies; Juniors First Aid
Date and Time: August 1: 10 a.m.
Location: Baptist Medical Plaza at Coral Springs
6264 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs
Grade levels: Brownie and Junior
Cost per girl: $8.50 Registration: Click here
Bring out the healthy girl in you! Join in these new programs, jam-packed with hands-on badge earning that takes you towards a healthier mind, body and spirit. Earn these badges with the help of Baptist Health South Florida's team of health experts. Program patch is included, badges are not included. No tagalongs. Please adhere to adult to girl ratios to allow more girl participation. See flier for additional information.Questions? Email Catalina Cano at ccano@gssef.org.
Girl Scout Sing Off
Date and Time: August 1: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Ivanhoe Community Center
6101 SW 148th Avenue, Davie
Grade levels: Junior - Ambassador
Cost per girl: $15.50
Registration: Click here
Have you watched the popular TV competition, The Sing-Off? Then you know what a cappella singing is all about! Join The South Florida Jubilee Chorus, a Chapter of Sweet Adelines International, for a day of music, singing, and entertainment. In this one-day program, you
will learn basic music terms and types of music, four-part harmony and perform in front of an audience. The Unique Young Women in Harmony program patch, light breakfast and lunch are all included! Don't miss this unique opportunity, register today! Questions? Email Catalina Cano at ccano@gssef.org. Carpooling is strongly recommended. The adult to girl ratio is required. No tagalongs.
Check out more programs by visiting our online Program Calendar here.
Program Contacts
Lammy Askar, director of program - aaskar@gssef.org
Catalina Cano, regional program manager - ccano@gssef.org
Meredith Slaymaker, regional program manager - mslaymaker@gssef.org
Diana Mills, program registrar - dmills@gssef.org
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I Can't Wait for My Next Girl Scout Adventure!
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Oh, the places Girl Scouts can take you! Troop 20230 celebrated the summer together on a Caribbean cruise to Grand Cayman and Jamaica. Check-out more photos on GSSEF'S Flickr page. We'd Love to give You a Shout Out Do you have photos from troop or service unit activities that you would like to share? We'd love to give you a shout out. To submit, complete this short form here. |
Pam Metzger's Memorial Service - July 25
A memorial service and a reception for longtime Girl Scout volunteer, Pamela Joy Metzger (Tri-Star Service Unit) will be held at 1 p.m. on July 25 at Belvedere Baptist Church. The church's address is 301 Cherry Road, West Palm Beach. The church is near the intersection of Congress Avenue and Cherry Road.
All are welcome. Pam's husband, Tom Metzger, is very happy to have everyone. It is being suggested you bring a food dish to the reception in honor of Pam.
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Calling all Girl Scouts
We'd love to hear about how your troop gives back to our local communities with their awesome community service projects. Please email your Girl Scouts Give Back
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Membership Registration Questions
Do you have a registration question? Please email our Membership Registrar, Mileneda Joseph, at mjoseph@gssef.org.
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