NOTE: The location information for programs within Milwaukee County are not listed for security and safety reasons. Check the current Pathfinder issue for more details.
To register, complete the registration form and submit with full payment to the Marion Chester Read Center. See individual event listings for special instructions. Confirmations will be sent to those troops selected. Troops not selected will be issued a full refund.

All-Council Bridging Ceremony
Your troop and parents are invited to take part in a Girl Scout tradition with girls from across the council. Join us at the Alice Chester Center for the second annual all-council bridging ceremony, lunch and bridging program. During the bridging program, Bridging Brownies will earn a Try-It and bridging Juniors will earn a Badge and the parents will participate in a program for Girl Scout families.
Who: Bridging Daisies and Bridging Brownies
When: May 17, 2008
Where: Alice Chester Center
Cost: $3.00/girl $2.00/parent (includes lunch, program supplies and patch)
Capacity: 400 people, First come, first served.
Registration: Registration form will be available in early 2008. Form due by April 18, 2008.

Best of Friends
Why? In a study conducted by GSUSA, teen girls reported that their feelings of safety revolved around the presence and support of their peers and the adults in their lives.
This program is for girls of all ages and their mom, grandmother or other female adult role model to have fun in the outdoors. Swim, create crafts, play games and relax together at camp. Fees include meals, snacks, lodging and supplies.
Who: All girls and their special female adult. This is a troop and non-troop event. It is important for every girl to have an adult female with her for that special bonding time. One adult with her two girls is welcome.
When: Summer dates will be listed in our summer program book and on our website starting in February.
Where: Alice Chester Center
Cost: Cost varies whether you pick the day, 1-night or 2-night option. Please see summer program book or website in February for more details.
Capacity: 150 people
Registration: Please see summer program book or the GSMA website in Feb.

Brownie Blast Off #276
The perfect introduction to camp and lots of new buddies – for Brownies only! This camp sampler for Brownies includes songs, games, crafts and more. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy before the program at Booth Lake.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Sat., May 10, 2008 9 a.m.-noon
Where: Silverbrook Program Center
Cost: $5.50 per girl includes supplies and snack and Try-It.
Capacity: 200 girls
Registration: Use the Troop Program Event Application
Application due: April 1
EARN IT! Ready, Set, Go...Camping Try-It

Earth, Sky, and Beyond #277
This day will take you to infinity and beyond. See what you can dig up while we explore the earth, make a rock, keep an eye on the clouds, and earn the Earth and Sky Try-It. Spend the night locked-in the Lodge at Alice Chester as we go star gazing, make our own constellations,
explore the moon, and earn the Space Explorer Try-It.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Session A: Sat., November 10, 2007 /1:00-4:00 pm (Earth and Sky Try-It only)
Session B: Sat., November 10, 2007 /6:00-9:00 pm (Space Explorer Try-It only)
Session C: Sat., November 10, 2007 /1:00 pm - Sun., November 11, 2007 / 8:00 am (Earth and Sky and Space Explorer Try-Its
and Lock-in)
Session D: Sat., November 10, 2007 /6:00 pm - Sun., November 11, 2007 / 8:00 am (Space Explorer Try-It and Lock-in)
Where: Alice Chester Center
Cost: Session A: $7.50 per girl; includes supplies, snack, and Try-It
Session B: $7.50 per girl; includes supplies, snack, and Try-It
Session C: $20.50 per girl, $5.50 per adult; includes supplies, meals (dinner and breakfast), lodging, and Try-Its
Session D: $12.50 per girl, $3.50 per adult; includes supplies, breakfast, lodging, and Try-It.
Capacity: 50 girls
Registration: Use the Troop Program Event Application
Application due: October 1, 2007
EARN IT! Earth and Sky Try-It and/or Space

Easter Egg Hunt #248
Join the Youth Leadership Council for an egg-cellent time! Teen Girl Scouts will host the annual GSMA Easter Egg Hunt, full of fun for Daisies and Brownies. Girls can look forward to arts & crafts, games, prizes and, of course, candy!
Who: Daisy & Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Sat., March 15, 2008
Daisies: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Brownies: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: Alice Chester Center
Cost: $5.50 per girl, includes activities, supplies, snack, candy, and free photo with the Easter Bunny!
Capacity: Max. 100 girls per each session
Registration: Use the Troop Program Event Application, or the flyer in a spring HowAbouts
Application due: First come, first served.

Fall Harvest Fest
Kick off the new school year with your troop or family! View the splendors of fall from Alice Chester Center’s stairway to the stars for a
breathtaking lake view. Rock climb, roast marshmallows, play games, make crafts, and celebrate autumn in Wisconsin.
Who: All age levels and their troop and/or families (boys, dad, girls of all ages are all welcome)
When: Sun., Sept. 23, 2007 1-5 p.m.
Where: Alice Chester Center
Cost: $5 per child 5 years old and older. $3 for adults. Free for kids 4 and under. Includes supplies and snacks.
Capacity: Open. No pets please.
Registration: Call Andrea, 414-476-1050, by Sept. 17 to let us know how many people are coming. Payment is due upon arrival at camp.

Family Day Escape
Escape for the day as a family to the tranquil surroundings of Camp Silverbrook. Spend some quality time picnicking, boating, and hiking. Before you return to the city, don’t forget to relax around the campfire while enjoying a tasty s’more.
Who: Girl Scouts of all ages, troops, and their families
When: Sat., Sept. 8, 2007 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Silverbrook Program Center
Cost: $5 per carload
Capacity: Open. No pets please.
Registration: Call Julie by September 4 at 414-476-1050 to let us know how many people you are bringing. Payment is due when you arrive at camp. No pets, please.

Girl Scouts “Mothering” Earth #279
Why? Girls enjoy the outdoors, learn skills based on teamwork and individual competence, and learn how they can use the land responsibly. Through volunteer service projects, girls learn how they can participate in land conservation, and will be the future advocates for public lands.
“Mother” Mother Earth, please! We’ll be linking girls to the land by going places and saving spaces – Ice Age Trail, Town of West Bend Conservancy, and our very own Lucas Lake. Adopt a lake, plant a tree, clear a trail, photograph natural treasures and remove exotic plants. This event registered through the Take Pride In America project of the Department of Interior.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Sat., April 26, 2008 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Silverbrook Program Center
Cost: $5.50 per girl includes snack and patch
Capacity: 50 girls
Registration: Use the Troop Program Event Application
Application due: March 1
EARN IT! Girl Scouts Mothering Earth Patch

Happy Hearts #280
Join us for a Valentine’s Day party and celebrate with new Girl Scout friends. We’ll make friendship bracelets, unique valentine cards, a friends scrapbook, and more.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Session A: Sat., February 9, 2008 / 9:00 am-12:00 noon
Session B: Sat., February 9, 2008 / 1:00-4:00 pm
Where: Silverbrook Program Center
Cost: $7.50 per girl; includes supplies, snack and patch
Capacity: 50 girls
Registration: Use the Troop Program Event Application
Application due: December 1, 2007
EARN IT! Friends Are Fun Try-It

It’s a Grand Old Flag #281
It’s just a piece of cloth: red, white and blue. Yet it is an important symbol of our country’s freedom – the American flag. Be moved by patriotic readings. Practice your flag etiquette. Learn how to properly perform a flag ceremony. Troops completing this program will be eligible to participate in council-sponsored flag ceremonies.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When:
Session A: Tues., November 6, 2007 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Session B:Wed., November 7, 2007 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Session C: Thurs., November 8, 2007 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Session D: Fri., February 29, 2008 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: Marion Chester Read Center
Cost: $3.50 per girl, includes instruction and Try-It
Capacity: Max. 50 girls
Registration: Use the Troop Program Event Application
Application due: Oct. 1 for Sessions A, B, C/Jan. 1 for Session Dec. 1/March 1
EARN IT! Wave the Flag Try-It

Just You & Me
Why? In a 2000 GSUSA study, 36% of girls indicated that they would seek advice from their father.
This program is for girls of all ages and their dad, grandpa, uncle or other male adult role model to have fun in the outdoors. Swim, craft, boat, hike, do archery, play games, and relax together at camp. Fees include meals, snacks, lodging and supplies.
Who: All girls and their special male adult. It is important for every girl to have an adult male with her for this special program. One adult with siblings is welcome.
When: Summer dates will be listed in our summer program book and online starting in February.
Where: Silverbrook Program Center
Cost: Cost varies based on length. Day-long, 1-night, or 2-night option available.
Please see summer program book or www.girlscoutsmilwaukee.org in February for more details.
Capacity: 150 people
Registration: Please see summer program book or visit www.girlscoutsmilwaukee.org in February

New Year’s Bash #593
Ring in the New Year at this fun-filled lock-in at the Alice Chester Lodge, to kick-off 2008 on the healthy track. Come enjoy lots of fun, games, and healthy food galore. Learn about healthy lifestyles and some easy exercises to get you on the right track for the New Year.
There will be plenty of time to perform karaoke, play bingo and do crafts. We’ve got all night, and party hats and noisemakers for everyone! The teen loft will be available for the entire evening. Girls will be divided into age level groups for programming.
Who: Brownies, Juniors, Preteen & Teen Girl Scouts
When: Mon., December 31, 2007 / 7:00 pm – Tues., January 1, 2008 / 9:00 am
Where: Alice Chester Center (The bus will leave from the Girl Scout office at 7:00 pm and return to the office at 9:00 am the following morning.)
Cost: $20.00 per girl / Siblings $15.00; includes supplies, entertainment, snacks, breakfast, and transportation. Adults are free.
Capacity: 15 Brownies, 75 Juniors, and 10 Preteen & Teen Girl Scouts, 100 girls
Application due: First come, first served.
Registration: Use the Troop Program Event Application

Open House at Alice Chester Center
You and your family are invited to get a taste of camp at Alice Chester Center. Located on Booth Lake in the beautiful southern Kettle Moraine area, where you can come for a summer overnight camp program. Meet staff and have the opportunity to ask questions. Discover our lodge, sports field, waterfront, nature center, arts and crafts center and living units. Make a craft to celebrate spring, participate in camp activities, make s’mores and have FUN! Come out, it will be a blast!
Who: All Girl Scouts and their families
When: Sun., May 18, 2008 1-4 p.m.
Where: Alice Chester Center
Cost: Free
Capacity: Open, No pets, please!
Registration: Not required.

Open House at Silverbrook Program Center
Enjoy a day on Lucas Lake with your family and explore all our camp has to offer. Walking tours, crafts, s’mores and the Trading Post are just a few options. A great opportunity to sample camp and meet the staff!
Who: All Girl Scouts and their families
When: Sat., May 10, 2008 1-4 p.m.
Where: Silverbrook Program Center
Cost: Free
Capacity: Open, No pets, please!
Registration: Not required

Science In Action At ACC #282
Why? In all grades that the WKCE science exam is administered, boys more often score at an advanced level than their female peers. State of Wisconsin, DPI (2005)
This program is for the mad scientist in all of us. This is your chance to conduct a few experiments in our temporary laboratory. Make WEIRD GLOP!, learn how to blow up a balloon without using your breath, experiment with colors and more.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Sat., October 6, 2007 / 9:30 am-12:00 noon
Sat., October 6, 2007 / 1:00-3:30 pm
Where: Alice Chester Center
Cost: $7.00 per girl; includes all program supplies, a snack, and Try-it
Capacity: Max. 60 girls
Application due: September 14, 2007
Registration: Use the Troop Program Event Application
EARN IT! Science In Action Try-It

Spooky Silverbrook #594
Trick or Treat? Definitely a treat at this Halloween party. Play ghoulish games, enjoy a hayride, pick a pumpkin to decorate, and enjoy slimy snacks.
Who: Brownie & Junior Girl Scouts
When: Sat., Oct. 27, 2007 1-4 p.m.
Where: Alice Chester Center
Cost: $9.50 per girl, $3.50 per adult, includes supplies and trick-or-treats
Capacity: 200 girls
Registration: Use the Troop Program Event Application
Application due: Oct. 1

Thinking Day Celebration #283
Celebrate Thinking Day as we learn about our sister Girl Scouts around the world. We’ll play games, make a flag craft, taste test international foods, and learn a new language.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Session A: Sat., February 23, 2008 / 9:00 am-12:00 noon
Session B: Sat., February 23, 2008 / 1:00-4:00 pm
Where: Alice Chester Center
Cost: $7.50 per girl; includes supplies, snacks, and Try-It
Capacity: 100 girls
Registration: Use the Troop Program Event Application
Application due: December 1, 2007
EARN IT! People of the World Try-It

Troop Lock-In @ ACC
Would your troop like to plan a lock-in at the Alice Chester Center Lodge? Plan to stay up all night long with your troop or get together with a few other troops and have lots of fun doing planned activities. Plan a lock-in for a weekend, day off of school, or on a holiday that best fits you schedule.
Who: Brownie, Junior, Preteen & Teen Girl Scouts
When: Contact Sara Edwards, Specialist: Programs, at (414) 476-1050 ext.1263 to schedule an overnight
Where: Alice Chester Center Lodge
Capacity: Min. 50 girls; Max. 100 girls
Registration: Call Sara Edwards at (414) 476-1050 ext. 1263 for availability

Winter Wonderland #595
A winter craft fair! It will definitely be snowy inside as we celebrate winter, craft together, and sip hot chocolate. You’ll make a snowman pin, soapy snowmen, your own snow globe, and a gift bag to transport all your new craft items home
Who: Brownie & Junior Girl Scouts
When:
Session A: Sat., Dec. 8, 2007 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Session B: Sat. Dec. 8, 2007 1-4 p.m.
Session C: Sun., Dec. 9, 2007 1-4 p.m.
Session D: Sat. Dec. 15, 2007 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Session E: Sat. Dec. 15, 2007 1-4 p.m.
Where: Alice Chester Center
Cost: $9.50 per girl, $2.50 per adult, includes supplies and snack
Capacity: 50 girls
Registration: Use the Troop Program Event Application
Application due: Nov. 1

Community Partner Programs

The following programs are facilitated by approved Program Providers; external organizations in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Milwaukee Area, Inc. Program Providers apply annually for consideration and are held to the highest safety, programmatic, and customer service standards. For more Program Provider information, visit www.girlscoutsmilwaukee.org/pathfinder_providers.

A Year with Frog and Toad-Workshop and Performance
This Tony-nominated Broadway musical brings to life the adventures of Arnold Lobel’s well-loved characters: the boundlessly happy Frog and his worry-wart friend Toad. Despite their differences, they share a season of gardening, swimming, kite-flying tobogganing and other adventures. Along with their forest friends and jazzy, upbeat music, they bring home the values of trust, loyalty and warm cookies.
Who: Daisy, Brownie Girls Scouts, play is recommended for children 3 and older
When: April 4-May 18, 2008
Special Girl Scout performances/workshops:
Sat., April 12, 2008 / 2:00-5:00 pm;
Sun., May 4, 2008 / 11:30 am -2:30 pm
Where: Workshop is located at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center; free parking available in the lot off Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. for workshop
only. Performance is immediately following the workshop at a separate location less than 3 minutes away. After the workshop you will drive to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Todd Wehr Theater
Cost: Separate cost for workshop and ticket(s).
$5.00 per girl for workshop; includes instruction, materials, facility, and Try-It/Badge. No cost for workshop for adults.
Group rates available for tickets to the performance: children $9.00-$14.00; teens $9.00-$16.00; adults $9.00-$18.00.
Capacity: No Min. / Max. capacity
Registration: Call First Stage at (414) 267-2961, to register.
$50.00 deposit due upon registration/ticket order placement. Payment due in full on week prior to program. All ticket sales final.
Credit card or check accepted.
Registration deadline: March 14, 2008
EARN IT! Let’s Pretend Try-It

Beauty at its Best!
Explore how fabulous you are inside and out in a positive, self-nurturing environment! Our licensed salon staff will guide you in creating the perfect look using your very own “beauty boards” outlining each girl’s individual color/skin/hair/personal traits. Each session will be followed by studio time focusing on how to improve health, fitness, and self esteem!
Who: 3rd grade Brownies, Junior, Preteen & Teen Girl Scouts
When: Tue., November 27, 2007 or call to schedule your private event (estimated length: 2 hours)
Where: Kidz Unplugged, Franklin
Cost: $17.00 per girl; includes “Beautiful Me” journal, Beauty Boards, instructional workbook, studio and salon instruction and healthy organic snack. $25.00 down payment is due 4 days before event.
Capacity: Min. 6 girls/1 adult; Max. 25 girls
Registration: Call Alicia or Laura at (414) 423-5900 to schedule. Visit www.kidzunplugged.com for more information.
EARN IT! Looking your Best Badge

Creative Composing at Betty Brinn
Campin In:Come earn your Creative Composing Try-it the Betty Brinn Children's Museum! Girl Scout troops and chaperones will enjoy a fun-filled evening of activities, including painting a work of art, creating a song, decoding secret messages, and more! The girls will have the chance to play in the Museum's interactive educational exhibits and camp overnight in the Museum.
Mentor and me: Same great activities, but each girl brings an adult to share in the fun. This option is recommended for troops with girls ages 7 and younger, but is open to everyone.
Who: Daisies (recommend Mentor and me), Brownie Girl Scouts
When:
Session A: Sat., April 5, 2008 / 5:30 pm to Sun., April 6, 2008 / 8:00 am
Session B: Sat., May 17, 2008 / 5:30 pm to Sun., May 18, 2008 / 8:00 am
Where: Betty Brinn Children's Museum,
Cost: $28.00 per girl, $10.00 per adult; includes light dinner, bedtime snack and breakfast and a special Betty Brinn Children's Museum patch. $100.00 deposit due 2 weeks after registration; remaining balance due 1 month before the event.
Capacity: Min. 60 girls; Max. 100 girls
Registration: Call the Betty Brinn Children's Museum (414) 291-0888, ext. 229 to reserve space for your troop.
EARN IT! Creative Composing Try-It

Dancercize
Welcome to the world of dance! Join a City Ballet Theater company dancer as you learn how to move to the beat. Explore dance through choreography, emotion, rhythm and storytelling. Bring two or three of your favorite CDs for your dance/pizza party!
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When:
Session A: Fri., October 19, 2007 / 5:00-7:00 pm
Session B: Fri., November 9, 2007 / 5:00-7:00 pm
Session C: Fri., January 11, 2008 / 5:00-7:00 pm
Session D: Fri., January 25, 2008 / 5:00-7:00 pm
Session E: Fri., February 8, 2008 / 5:00-7:00 pm
Session F: Fri., February 15, 2008 / 5:00-7:00 pm
Session G: Fri., February 29, 2008 / 5:00-7:00 pm
Session H: Fri., April 11, 2008 / 5:00-7:00 pm
Session I: Fri., April 25, 2008 / 5:00-7:00 pm
Session J: Fri., May 30, 2008 / 5:00-7:00 pm
Where: City Ballet Theater
Cost: $11 per girl, includes instruction, studio time, pizza and Try-It; Adults $2 per person.
Capacity: Min. 15 girls/4 adults, max. 25 girls/6 adults
Registration: Call the City Ballet Theater at 414-933-9746 or visit www.cityballettheatre.com. Payment available over the phone or day of; Visa, MasterCard, check, cash accepted. Payment due 4 weeks before program session. No refunds.
Registration deadline: 4 weeks before program session or call for availability.
EARN IT! Dancercize Try-It

Day Trip Program
Girl Scouts will see, hear, taste, touch and smell their way to earning a Senses Try-it. The girls will work together to conduct experiments using their senses, a tongue-mapping taste test, sound and texture games and a blindfolded tag-team obstacle course. They will also use all of their senses to create a special ice cream treat-they choose the flavor! Then, it's off to explore the Museum's exhibits for private
play time, including the Our Five Senses exhibit features in My Body Works, an area where children learn about human anatomy and how to stay healthy.
Who: Daisies, Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Mon.-Sat. from 4:00-6:00 pm
Where: Betty Brinn Children's Museum
Cost: $10.00 per girl and 1 adult for every 5 girls is free. Extra adults are $4.00 each. Payment is due 2 weeks before the event.
Capacity: Min. 10 girls; Max. 35 girls (requires 1 adult chaperone for every 5 children.)
Registration: Call the Betty Brinn Children's Museum (414) 291-0888, ext. 229 to reserve space for your troop.
EARN IT! Senses Try-It

Dazzling Stars
Be dazzled by a guided tour of the nighttime sky at our planetarium theater. After you experience the beauty of the stars and their myths, make and display your own constellations. Observe our closest star, the sun, and explore how we can use its apparent motion across the sky. Design a costume suitable for space travel.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Sat., November 3, 2007 / 1:30-3:30 pm
Sun., January 20, 2008 / 1:30-3:30 pm
Sun., March 2, 2008 / 1:30-3:30 pm
Sat., May 3, 2008 / 1:30-3:30 pm
Where: Manfred Olson Planetarium/ UWM-Physics Building,
Cost: $5.00 per girl, $2.00 per adult; includes instruction, supplies, facility, patch, specialized hands-on activities. Full payment is due at time of registration.
Capacity: Min. 3 girls/2 adults; Max. 15 girls/15 adults
Registration: Contact Jean Creighton to register at (414) 229-4961 or email stargaze@uwm.edu.
No refunds for cancellations after deadline. Please write a check made out to UWM and mail it to Physics/Planetarium, UWM, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413. Please specify your name, the date and program you are interested in, your phone number or email, and the number of guests. This program can be offered at other times upon request.
Registration deadline:10 business days before program session
EARN IT! Space Explorer Try-It

Earth and Sky
Search high and low for creatures that inhabit the world around you. You’ll learn about soil, erosion, animal life and more while exploring Riverside Park and the banks of the Milwaukee River along with the Urban Ecology Center.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Contact Dana Kaleta, Girl Scout Coordinator, at (414) 964-8505 to schedule a session for your troop.
Where: Urban Ecology Center,
Cost: $7.00 per girl; includes instruction, materials, supplies and Try-It. $50.00 deposit required at time of registration (deposit applies toward total program fee). Visa, MasterCard or check accepted. Payment due in full day of program.
No refunds.
Capacity: Min. 6 girls/2 adults; Max. 25 girls, no cap on adults present
Registration: Call the Urban Ecology Center at (414) 964-8505 and indicate you want to register for a Pathfinder program. Visit www.urbanecologycenter.org for additional information.
Registration deadline:Contact Dana Kaleta at (414) 964-8505 for availability.
EARN IT! Earth and Sky Try-It

Eco Explorer: Garden Edition
Explore nature in the gardens and hunt for living and non living things. Find out how all living things depend on each other and bring home a memory from the Gardens.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Session A:Tues., September 11, 2007 / 4:00 -5:30 pm
Session B:Tues., September 25, 2007 / 4:00 -5:30 pm
Session C:Thur., October 4, 2007 / 4:30-6:00 pm
Session D:Thur., October 18, 2007 / 4:30-6:00 pm
Where: Boerner Botanical Gardens, Education & Visitor Center
Cost: $6.00 per girl; includes instruction, garden tour, and supplies. Payment accepted via Visa, MasterCard, or checks. Payment due in full 10 days prior to session. No refunds or cancellations.
Capacity: Min. 10 girls/1 adult; Max. 30 girls, no max cap on adults
Registration: Call or email Monica Jeske, Education Coordinator, at (414) 525-5659 or mjeske@fbbg.org.
Registration deadline: 10 business days before session.
EARN IT! Eco-Explorer Try-It

Eco Explorer: Park Edition
Join the educators of the Urban Ecology Center to discover various animal habitats in Riverside Park. Look for plant and animal clues that identify these natural homes. Learn about endangered species right here in Wisconsin.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Contact Dana Kaleta, Girl Scout Coordinator, at (414) 964-8505 to schedule a session for your troop.
Where: Urban Ecology Center,
Cost: $7.00 per girl; includes instruction, materials, supplies and Try-It. $50.00 deposit required at time of registration (deposit applies toward total program fee). Visa, MasterCard or check accepted. Payment due in full day of program. No refunds.
Capacity: Min. 6 girls/2 adults; Max. 25 girls, no cap on adults present
Registration: Call the Urban Ecology Center at (414) 964-8505 and indicate you want to register for a Pathfinder program. Visit www.urbanecologycenter.org for additional information.
Registration deadline:Contact Dana Kaleta at (414) 964-8505 for availability.
EARN IT! Eco Explorer Try-It

Habitat is where its at!
Join Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful on an eco- adventure where Brownies will explore the exciting ecology of the plants and animals that inhabit our planet. By tromping through a natural scavenger hunt, creating artful habitats for their favorite animals, and learning all
about the food chain, girls will learn to appreciate the delicate balance that exists in our natural world.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Session A:Sun., October 28, 2007 / 1:00-3:00 pm
Session B:Sat., December 15, 2007 / 1:00-3:00 pm
Session C:Sun., March 16, 2008 / 1:00-3:00 pm
Session D:Sat., May 17, 2008 / 1:00-3:00 pm
Where: Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful
Cost: $6.00 per girl; includes instruction, materials, supplies, and Try-It
Capacity: Min. 6 girls/1 adult; Max. 25 girls
Registration: Call Emily Brown at (414) 272-5462 at least 10 days before session date or call for availability. Payment due in full by
program date. Visa, MasterCard, Cash or Check accepted. No refunds and/ or cancellations after deadline.
EARN IT! Eco-Explorer Try-It

Let's Pretend
Campin' In: Come earn your Let's Pretend Try-It at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum! Girl Scout troops and chaperones will enjoy a fun-filled evening of activities, including mask-making, a theater program and tongue twisting games! Girls will have the chance to play in the
Museum's interactive educational exhibits and camp overnight in the Museum. Also available is the Mentor and Me program, which
includes the same great activities, as each girl brings an adult to share in the fun. This option is recommended for troops with girls ages 7 and younger, but is open to everyone.
Who: Daisies (recommended: Mentor and Me),
Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Session A:Sat., February 23, 2008 / 5:30 pm to Sun., February 24, 2008 / 8:00 am
Session B:Sat., March 1, 2008 / 5:30 pm to Sun., March 2, 2008 / 8:00 am
Session C:Sat., April 12, 2008 / 5:30 pm to Sun., April 13, 2008 / 8:00 am
Session D:Sat., April 19, 2008 / 5:30 pm to Sun., April 20, 2008 / 8:00 am
Session E:Sat., May 3, 2008 / 5:30 pm to Sun., May 4, 2008 / 8:00 am
Where: Betty Brinn Children's Museum
Cost: $28.00 per girl, $10.00 per adult; includes evening snack and breakfast and a Betty Brinn Children's Museum patch.
Capacity: Min 60 girls; Max. 100 girls
Registration: Call the Betty Brinn Children's Museum (414) 291-0888, ext. 229 to reserve space for your troop. There is a $100 deposit due 2 weeks after registration; remaining balance is due 1 month before the event.
EARN IT! Let's Pretend Try-It

Milwaukee Wave - Girl Scout Soccer Skills Clinic & Game
Girl Scouts catch the excitement of the world's most popular sport. Join Milwaukee's professional indoor soccer team for a once-in-a-lifetime GIRL SCOUT ONLY pregame clinic with the team coaches and an exciting game! Girl Scouts who attend will also be involved in on-field introductions.
Who: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Preteen & Teen Girl Scouts
When: Sun., March 9, 2008 / 1:00 pm (clinic will begin at 11:30 am)
Where: U.S. Cellular Arena,
Cost: $15.00 per girl, $15.00 per adult; includes pre-game clinic for girls and game ticket, hot dog, small soda, specialty patch, post game
autograph. Payment due in full before tickets are issued.
Registration: Call Jenny Gryniewicz at (414) 224-WAVE to register for Soccer Skills Clinic and/or to order tickets. Visit www.milwaukeewave.com for additional information.
Registration deadline: 5 business days before game. All sales final.

Milwaukee Youth Theatre, Inc.
Join the Milwaukee Youth Theatre for the 2007-2008 Season and add a little drama to your troop. Our organization can aide your troop in earning their Fine Arts and Let's Pretend Badges by offering special workshops and productions designed for your girls.
Who: Brownie, Junior Girl Scouts
When: Troop/ group regular meeting; or attend workshop and performance on
Session A: Fri., Oct. 12, 2007 / 5:30-6:30 pm - Workshop
7:00 pm - Performance"A Little Princess" (Junior Session)
Session B: Thu., April 3, 2008 / 5:30-6:30 pm - Workshop
7:00 pm - Performance "The Emperor's New Clothes" (Brownie Session)
Session C: Fri., April 4, 2008 / 5:30-6:30 pm - Workshop
7:00 pm - Performance "The Emperor's New Clothes" (Brownie Session)
Where: Lincoln Center of the Arts or troop meeting location.
Cost: $6.00-$9.00 per girl, $5.00 per adult; includes theater workshop, show and Try-It or Badge.
Payments for workshops and/or shows due one week prior to the event. No refunds.
Capacity: Min. 10 girls/2 adults; Max. 25 girls/4 adults
Registration: Call Gwen Donahoe, Marketing Assistant at (414) 390-3900. Visit www.milwaukeeyouththeatre.org for more information.
EARN IT! Let's Pretend Try-It

Moving Forward
Move your way to a healthier you through rebounding, aerobics, relay races, breathing and body awareness. Learn quick tips to improve sleep, develop good eating habits, and de-stressing!
Who: 3rd Grade Brownies, Junior, Preteen &Teen Girl Scouts
When: Tue., October 9, 2007 / 5:00-6:30 pm, or call to schedule your private event (estimated length: 1 1/2 hours)
Where: Kidz Unplugged
Cost: $18.00 per girl; includes instruction, health journal, guide, Kleen Kanteen Waterbottle.
$25.00 down payment is due 4 days before event.
Capacity: Min. 6 girls/1 adult; Max. 25 girls
Registration: Call Alicia or Laura at (414) 423-5900 to schedule. Visit www.kidzunplugged.com for more information.
EARN IT! My Body Try-it / Fun and Fit Badge; A Healthier You Badge / Highway to Health Badge

Plants
Join at the Gardens and create a unique planting in a personalized flower pot. Enjoy time exploring the gardens with your girls while looking for interesting plants and trees. Girls will discover a surprise inside of every seed and prepare their own seed race.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Session A:Thurs., May 1, 2008 / 4:30-6:00 pm
Session B:Tues., May 6, 2008 / 4:00-5:30 pm
Session C:Thurs., May 22, 2008 / 4:30-6:00 pm
Session D:Tues., May 27, 2008 / 4:00-5:30 pm
Where: Boerner Botanical Gardens, Education & Visitor Center
Cost: $6.00 per girl; includes instruction, garden tour, and supplies. Payment accepted via Visa, MasterCard or checks. Payment due in full 10 days prior to session. No refunds or cancellations.
Capacity: Min. 10 girls/1 adult; Max. 30 girls, no max cap on adults
registration: Call or email Monica Jeske, Education Coordinator, at (414) 525-5659 or mjeske@fbbg.org. Payment Registration deadline: 10 business days before session.
EARN IT! Plants Try-It

The Quiltmakers Gift Workshop and Performance
Based on the bestselling children's book, this heartwarming musical tells the tale of a greedy king who, with the help of a generous quiltmaker, discovers that joy is found in giving, not receiving. At times mystical, hilarious, gently provocative and touching, this intimate
musical will delight parents and children alike.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: October 19-November 11, 2007
Special Girl Scout performance workshops: Sat., October 27, 2007 / 2:00-5:00 pm
Where: Workshop is located at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, free parking available in the lot off Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. for workshop only. Performance is immediately following the workshop at a separate location less than 3 minutes away. After the workshop you will drive
to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Todd Wehr Theater, Riverwalk entrance.
Cost: Separate cost for workshop and ticket(s). $5.00 per girl for workshop; includes instruction, materials, facility, and Try-It/Badge. No cost for workshop for adults. Group rates available for tickets to the performance: children $9.00-$14.00; teens $9.00-$16.00; adults
$9.00-$18.00. $50.00 deposit due upon registration/ticket order placement. Payment due in full on week prior to program. All ticket sales final. Credit card or check accepted.
Registration: Call First Stage at (414) 267-2961, to register.
Registration deadline: September 28, 2007
EARN IT! Let's Pretend Try-It

Rock ‘N Lock ‘N Sleepover
This exciting program begins with a introduction to the basics of climbing and safety. Next, the expert Adventure Rock staff turns the excitement up a notch as girls will get to climb the night away. Rock climbing has never been this comfy as the staff provides an evening pizza party and light breakfast. Always to accommodate, Adventure Rock will host your troop if the sessions listed below do not fit your schedule. Call for more details!
Who: Brownie, Junior, Preteen & Teen Girl Scouts
When: Session A:Fri., September 14, 2007 / 8:00 pm - Sat., September 15, 2007 / 8:00 am
Session B:Fri., October 26, 2007 / 8:00 pm - Sat., October 27, 2007 / 8:00 am
Session C:Fri., November 16, 2007 / 8:00 pm - Sat., November 17, 2007 / 8:00 am
Session D:Fri., December 7, 2007 / 8:00 pm - Sat., December 8, 2007 / 8:00 am
Session E:Fri., February 8, 2008 / 8:00 pm - Sat., February 9, 2008 / 8:00 am
Session F:Fri., March 14, 2008 / 8:00 pm - Sat., March 15, 2008 8:00 am
Where: Adventure Rock Indoor Climbing Gym
Cost: $30.00 per girl, adults free (if there is more than a 1-5 ratio, there will be a $10.00 adult fee for food). Full payment due at time of
registration. No refunds after deadline. We accept all major credit cards, cash and checks.
Capacity: Min. 8 girls/1 adult; Max. 40 girls/10 adults
Registration: All participants must sign a waiver. All necessary paperwork and program information will be mailed to troop leader at
time of reservation.
Registration deadline:14 days prior to event date.

Scrapbooking Fun
Create fun and inspiring scrapbooks with your troop and Creative Memories. Whether you want to create an album for your family, a holiday, your culture, or for the season, Independent Consultant Jill Wessel can help you do so. Give as a gift or cherish forever. Girls can bring personal pictures while Jill will provide all other materials.
Who: Brownie, Junior, Preteen & Teen Girl Scouts
When: Troop/group regular meeting place and time.
Where: Session can vary in length.
Cost: $6.00, $16.00, $30.00 per girl with 3 projects to choose from; includes supplies, instruction, and materials. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Payment due in full 3 weeks prior to scheduled date. No refunds.
Registration: Call Jill Wessel at (414) 327-7240 or email at jillewessel@hotmail.com to schedule a session. Visit www.mycmsite.com/
jillewessel for more information.

See the World Overnight
Around the world in 80 days? You don’t have time for that! Join the educators at the Milwaukee Public Museum for a world-wide adventure overnight! Your girls will explore the museum and experience cultures galore! A definite must see!
Who: Brownie & Junior Girl Scouts
When: Fri., April 11, 2008, 7 p.m.- Sat., April 12, 2008, 8 a.m.
Where: Milwaukee Public Museum,
Cost: $36 per girl, $36 per adult, includes instruction, materials, snack, continental breakfast, overnight lodging, IMAX or Planetarium features, and Try-It or badge.
Capacity: Min. 60 girls, max. 100 girls
Registration: Register by phone (call the Reservations Dept. at 414-278-2728), or by mail (call 414-278-2715 to request a registration form). Credit card or check accepted. Half of payment due at time of registration. Registrations must be paid in full by 14 business days before session. No refunds and/or cancellations after deadline. Visit www.mpm.com for more information.
Registration deadline: 2 weeks before session.
EARN IT! Around the World Try-It or World Neighbors Badge

Sleeping Beauty - Workshop and Performance
A bolder, funnier retelling of your favorite tale, this Sleeping Beauty comes with some delightful new characters and a slightly different spin on the usual suspects. Prepare to be amazed by the staging of this magical fairy tale with a generous twist of humor.
Who: Brownie, Junior Girl Scouts. Play is recommended for children 6 and older
When: Show runs February 29-March 22, 2008.
Special Girl Scout performance/workshops: Sat., March 8, 2008 / 2:00-5:00 pm; Sun., March 16, 2008 / 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Where: Workshop is located at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, free parking available in the lot off Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. for workshop only. Performance is immediately following the workshop at a separate location less than 3 minutes away. After the workshop you will
drive to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Todd Wehr Theater, Riverwalk entrance.
Cost: Separate cost for workshop and ticket(s). $5 per girl for workshop; includes instruction, materials, facility, and Try-It/Badge. No cost
for workshop for adults. Group rates available for tickets to the performance: children $9-$14; teens $9-$16; adults $9-$18.
$50 deposit due upon registration/ticket order placement. Payment due in full on week prior to program. All ticket sales final.
Credit card or check accepted.
Registration: Call First Stage at (414) 267-2961 to register.
Registration deadline:February 8, 2008
EARN IT! Let's Pretend Try-It, Theater Badge (for workshop participants only)

Super Science Saturdays
Time for more science fun at Mad Science of Milwaukee. Your troop will enjoy plenty of cool interactive experiments with one of our trained Mad Scientists. Girls can complete either the Science Wonders or Science in Action Try-It or both. All this, and cool take-homes, too.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts (individual girls welcome)
When: Science Wonders / 10:00-11:15 am
Science in Action / 11:30 am-12:45 pm
Session A: Sat., September 22, 2007
Session B: Sat., October 20, 2007
Session C: Sat., November 10, 2007
Session D: Sat., December 15, 2007
Session E: Sat., January 12, 2008
Session F: Sat., February 16, 2008
Session G: Sat., March 22, 2008
Session H: Sat., April 5, 2008
Session I: Sat., May 3, 2008
Where: Mad Science Lab
Cost: $12 per girl for one Try-It, $22 for both; includes instruction, materials, parking and Try-It(s). Cash, check or credit card accepted. Registrations must be paid in full at time of booking. Refunds are not available for no shows, or cancellations.
Capacity: Call for details
Registration: Register by phone (414) 768-1678 or online at www.madscience.org/milwaukee.
Registration deadline:14 days before session date.

Time Traveler
Brownie Girl Scouts have been meeting for 95 years, but many changes have occurred since that first beanie was worn! Join the staff of the Milwaukee Public Museum as you and your girls will travel through time and learn about life in the past.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Sat., Jan. 12, 2008 9:30 a.m.-noon
Where: Milwaukee Public Museum,
Cost: $10 per girl, $10 per adult; includes instruction, staffing, activity supplies, admission, Try-It or Badge. Credit card or check accepted. Half of payment due at time of registration. Registrations must be paid in full by 14 days before session. No refunds and/or cancellations after deadline.
Capacity: Min. 40 girls/8 adults; Max. 80 girls/16 adults
Registration: Call the Reservations Dept. at (414) 278-2728 to register, or to ask get registration form by mail. Visit www.mpm.com for more information.
Registration deadline: 2 weeks before session.
EARN IT! Girl Scouts Through the Years Try-It

Under the Stars Overnight
Constellations, star stamps, and planets...oh my! Join the educators at the Milwaukee Public Museum for an out-of-this-world, galactic overnight! Your girls will explore the museum and experience galaxies far, far away in the new planetarium! Wishing upon a star was never so much fun!
Who: Brownie & Junior Girl Scouts
When: Fri., Jan. 25, 2008 / 7:00 pm - Sat., Jan. 26, 2008 / 8:00 am
Where: Milwaukee Public Museum,
Cost: $36 per girl, $36 per adult; includes instruction, staffing, activity supplies, snack and continental, breakfast, overnight lodging, IMAX or Planetarium feature, Try-It or Badge. Credit card or check accepted. Half of payment due at time of registration. Registrations must
be paid in full by 14 days before session. No refunds and/or cancellations after deadline.
Capacity: Min. 60 girls/12 adults; Max. 100 girls/20 adults
Registration: Call the Reservations Dept. at (414) 278-2728 to register, or to ask get registration form by mail. Visit www.mpm.com for more information.
Registration Deadline:2 weeks before session.
EARN IT! Space Explorer Try-It / Sky Search Badge

Watching Wildlife
Get out and about, exploring the wildlife wonders that inhabit Riverside Park. Join the naturalists of Urban Ecology Center in observing animals. Learn how they speak and where they shop.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Contact Dana Kaleta, Girl Scout Coordinator, at (414) 964-8505 to schedule a session for your troop.
Where: Urban Ecology Center,
Cost: $7 per girl; includes instruction, materials, supplies and Try-It. $50 deposit required at time of registration (deposit applies toward total program fee). Visa, MasterCard or checks accepted. Payment due in full day of program. No refunds.
Capacity: Min. 6 girls/2 adults; Max. 25 girls, no limit on adults present
Registration: Call the Urban Ecology Center at (414) 964-8505 and indicate you want to register for a Pathfinder program. Visit
www.urbanecologycenter.org for additional information.
Registration deadline: Contact Dana Kaleta at (414) 964-8505 for availability.
EARN IT! Watching Wildlife Try-It

Water Everywhere
Don a pair of waders, grab your catch net and get your feet wet with the Urban Ecology Center staff. You’ll become a water snooper in the Milwaukee River. Locate and identify water creatures and plants while you test the water quality.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Contact Dana Kaleta, Girl Scout Coordinator, at (414) 964-8505 to schedule a session for your troop.
Where: Hubbard Park,
Cost: $9 per girl; includes instruction, use of equipment, supplies, and Try-It. $50 deposit required at time of registration (deposit applies toward total program fee). Visa, MasterCard or check accepted. Payment due in full day of program. No refunds.
Capacity: Min. 10 girls/2 adults; Max. 25 girls, no limit on adults present
Registration: Call the Urban Ecology Center at (414) 964-8505 and indicate you want to register for a Pathfinder program. Visit www.urbanecologycenter.org for additional information.
Registration deadline:Contact Dana Kaleta at (414) 964-8505 for availability.
EARN IT! Water Everywhere Try-It

W.E.S.T. Family Science Day
Come and join us to explore the structures and beauty of spring flower bulbs, learn about science and inflate a lung! Guests 13 and older will also have the opportunity to tour the Jones Island waste water treatment plant (must wear closed toe shoes). Educators from Discovery World, Milwaukee Public Museum, Wisconsin Humane Society, Camp Discovery and many others will lead hands-on activities for the whole family. Science will be used to explore the world around us in a fun and engaging way. Coordinated through the Wisconsin Elementary and Middle Level Science Teachers.
Who: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Preteen & Teen Girl Scouts
When: April 12, 2008 / 9:00 am-2:00 pm (doors open at 8:30 am)
Where: Boerner Botanical Gardens
Cost: $1 per girl in troop groups or $5 for entire family; includes all activities and supplies
Capacity: No Min. / Max. for event
Registration: No registration, Contact Monica Jeske at (414) 525-5659 with any questions

What's Up with Water?
Every drop really does count! Would you believe less than 1% of the water on earth is safe for human consumption? Girls will learn to appreciate the importance of water conservation and learn simple water saving tips!
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts
When: Session A:Sun., November 4, 2007 / 10:00-12:00 pm
Session B: Sun., February 24, 2008 / 1:00-3:00 pm
Session C:Sat., April 12, 2008 / 1:00-3:00 pm
Where: Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful,
Cost: $6.00 per girl; includes instruction, materials, supplies, and Try-It. Payment due in full by program date. Visa, MasterCard, Cash or Check accepted. No refunds and/ or cancellations after deadline
Capacity: Min. 6 girls/1 adult; Max. 25 girls
Registration: Call Emily Brown at (414) 272-5462 Ext. 105 at least 10 days before session date or call for availability.
EARN IT! Water Everywhere Try-It

Youth Class-Adventure Rock
This class with the experts at Adventure Rock will instruct girls on the proper way to wear a harness and basic climbing techniques. Chaperones will be taught proper belay technique on their “clip ‘n go” stations for a group/team oriented program. Chaperones are also encouraged to try their hand (and feet) at rock climbing. Always to accommodate, Adventure Rock will host your troop if the sessions listed below do not fit your schedule. Call for more details!
Who: Daisy, Brownie & Junior Girl Scouts
When:
Session A: Tues., September 4, 2007 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Session B: Thur., October 4, 2007 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Session C: Wed., October 24, 2007 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Session D: Tues., November 6, 2007 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Session E: Wed., November 21, 2007 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Session F: Thur., December 6, 2007 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Session G: Wed., February 13, 2008 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Session H: Tues., February 29, 2008 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Session I: Thur., March 6, 2008 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Session J: Wed., March 26, 2008 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Session K: Tues., April 8, 2008 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Session L: Wed., May 21, 2008 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: Adventure Rock Indoor Climbing Gym
Cost: $15 per girl; includes instruction and 1and 1/2 hours of rock climbing, staff, equipment and parking. Full payment due at registration. No refunds after deadline. We accept all major credit cards, cash and checks.
Capacity: Min. 8 girls/1 adult, max. 50 girls/10 adults
Registration: All participants must sign a waiver. All necessary paperwork and program information will be mailed to troop leader at time of reservation.
Registration deadline:14 days prior to event date.

Yuk and Yum!
Class will provide a demonstration and discussion about basic nutrition including:
**Reading and understanding food labels
*Understanding how food is digested and processed in the body
*Learn the benefits of whole-food eating
*Prepare a healthy, whole-food snack
Nutrition guide created and researched by a nutritionist.
Who: 3rd Grade Brownies, Junior, Preteen & Teen Girl Scouts
When: Tue., November 6, 2007 or call to schedule your private event (estimated length: 1 1/2 hours)
Where: Kidz Unplugged
Cost: $12 per girl; includes demonstration, instruction manual, healthy organic snacks and beverages. $25 down payment is due 4 days before event.
Capacity: Min. 6 girls; Max. 25 girls
Registration: Call Alicia or Laura at (414) 423-5900 to schedule. Visit www.kidzunplugged.com for more information.
EARN IT! Eat Right Try-It, Stay Healthy Try-It, Food Power Badge

Council Leadership Opportunities

Why? "When girls are approached as the authors of their own lives and trusted as the most qualified shapers of their own programs, girls' insights and strengths prove boundless." Collaborative Fund for Healthy Girls, Healthy Women.

Camper Council
Campers attending Camp Silverbrook and Camp Alice Chester meet 5 times a year to plan aspects of the upcoming summer camp sessions. This includes discussing trading post merchandise, camp programs, t-shirt designs and theme.
Cost: Girls who have attended at least one session at either camp currently in grades 2-12.
When: We meet on a weekday evening from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Girl Scout office. Dates are to be determined.
Registration: Contact the Camp Alice Chester Director by September 14 at (414) 476-1050, if you are interested in being a part of Camper Council.

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