Wayzata Service Unit - Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys

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Activity Ideas
Check out GIRLSTART for some STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) ideas!

***NEW***You can make a printable word search online! One leader created one with the girl’s names and ransom Girl Scout words & am is going to try it at a meeting this fall to see if that calms the girls while they wait for everyone to arrive.Here is the link: http://www.armoredpenguin.com/wordsearch/
Looking for something new to do with your troop? Check these out – there are some SUPER fun activities being provided by Three Rivers Park District for GIRL SCOUTS! http://www.threeriversparks.org/~/media/Files/girl-scout-calendar.ashx
Badge in a Bag - Offers "Badge in a Bag" kits for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. Each "Badge in a Bag" kit contains a few projects so that a troop of several girls can earn their petals, try-its, or badges. Kits contain all supplies and instructions. You just need basic materials like scissors, glue, and
crayons. Visit their Web site for any specials.
Community Service Projects
Recipe for Original Girl Scouts Cookies - This recipe was published in the Girl Scout magazine American Girl in 1922. Scouts were encouraged to sell the cookies as a fundraiser. This might be a fun add-on to one of the historical badges.
Thanks, Appreciation, & Inspiration Ideas

Como Zoo - Troop 12771 attended the Como Zoo 'Girl's Night Out" Event. Click on the link for a great description of the event!

Beki Cook's Cakes - Wilton Method Instructor teaches the basics of cake decorating, and girls earn the Icing Fun patch. Will come to your meeting location to teach the techniques. Cost is $12 per girl (includes supplies, certificate, and patch). Two weeks' notice is required to order the supplies and patches. The class is recommended for students 8 years old and older.
Contact: Beki Cook (651-653-3206)
The Paint Pot (by the Lifetime Fitness) offers a patch for the girls (not a badge, but a participation patch). The website is www.thepaintpot.com
Clay Camp™ program - Offers classes to earn the Ceramics Badge. Instructor is Sue Dasher Wallace, and she will come to your meeting location.
Contact: Laura “the Potter” Lounsbury (Studio: 763-682-1180; Cell: 763-486-7490)
Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts

Maple Grove location - This location will fulfill all of the requirements for the Sew Simple Junior Badge. The girls can make PJ pants or Cadette vests from pattern to finished product. They also can make a four square quilt to donate to a charity of their choice.

NorthWest Rhythmic School of Rhythmic Gymnastics - Offers classes on Rhythmic Gymnastics. Additional information is available.
Contact: nwrhythmic@yahoo.com (952-913-2787)
Roselawn Stables - Offers horse drawn hayrides and more. Contact: Peter Karpe (763-753-5517)
Spread the Bread - A community service program that "encourages our world, especially our youth, to bake any kind of bread and spread that bread to honor our heroes and to help those in need."
Three Rivers Park District
Vertical Endeavors - Offers classes in rock climbing. See additional information.Contact: Jeff Nelson (651-209-0644)

2008 Religious Holiday Observance Practice
Brownie Quest: Program Essentials for First Year Girl Scout Brownies - A meeting-by-meeting curriculum for first-year Girl Scout Brownie troop leaders.
Daisy Flower Garden: Program Essentials for First Year Girl Scout Daisies - A meeting-by-meeting curriculum for first-year Girl Scout Daisy troop leaders.
Daisy Petals Guide (developed by Monica K. from Troop 13173)
Diamond Troop Patch Program - Replaced "Super Troop" and is a great tool for troops to plan a well-rounded program.
College Planning
Environmental Events
Planning Calendar
Resources for Ceremonies
Service Unit Event Planning
Your First Meeting - A first meeting idea that can be adapted for both Daisies and Brownies.

Parenting FAQs
Relocation Help
Office Max Discount Card - Use this card, and it will automatically flag your purchase as tax exempt (and sometimes gives you a discount on general office supplies). Note: OfficeMax is the preferred office supply store for the council, and gives you a big discount on copies.
Office Depot - Use this number – it’s a general Girl Scout number that can be used by any troop – 30177961.
Facilitator Guides

Contact our service unit's Troop Mentor Coordinator if you have any questions.